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    GP1230BWD
    Brand
    GP Replicas
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    This is the Lotus 79 #6 Pole Position Fastest Lap and Winner 1978 Austrian GP Ronnie Peterson in 1:12 scale w/ Driver Figure By GP Replicas.   Manufacturer’s prototype photos only.  Finished model car images will be added as soon as production is completed.The Lotus 79 No.6, driven by Ronnie Peterson, delivered a masterclass at the 1978 Austrian Grand Prix at the Österreichring, where the Swede took pole position, fastest lap, and the race victory—a perfect performance. Known as the “SuperSwede,” Peterson was renowned for his raw speed and fearless driving, and this win highlighted both his skill and the Lotus 79’s revolutionary ground-effect design. What made this race unique was that Peterson dominated despite challenging weather and track conditions, showcasing not only the superiority of Lotus’s engineering but also his own ability to adapt and control the car on one of the most demanding circuits of the era.This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models areexceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of productionprocesses, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in theindustry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often usedfor the most authentic replication.
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    Model Year
    1978
    Automaker
    Lotus
    Model
    Lotus 79 #6 Pole Position Fastest Lap and Winner 1978 Austrian GP w/ Driver Figure
    Color
    Ltd Ed
    Date Issued
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