Lotus 49B #3 Graham Hill World Champion 1968 Dutch GP w/ Display Case in 1:18 scale
This is the Lotus 49B #3 Graham Hill World Champion 1968 Dutch GP in 1:18 scale by GP Replicas.
Graham Hill, driving the Lotus 49B #3, secured a crucial victory at the 1968 Dutch Grand Prix, on his way to becoming the 1968 Formula 1 World Champion. Hill, known for his smooth driving style and determination, stepped up as team leader after the tragic death of teammate Jim Clark earlier that season. The Lotus 49B, powered by the revolutionary Ford-Cosworth DFV engine, was a technological marvel, providing a strong balance of power and handling. The 1968 season was unique for its emotional highs and lows, marked by both innovation and tragedy. It also introduced the use of aerodynamic wings, which began transforming car designs. Hill’s championship win, under these challenging circumstances, cemented his legacy as one of F1’s all-time greats.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models are
exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of production
processes, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in the
industry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used
for the most authentic replication.
Graham Hill, driving the Lotus 49B #3, secured a crucial victory at the 1968 Dutch Grand Prix, on his way to becoming the 1968 Formula 1 World Champion. Hill, known for his smooth driving style and determination, stepped up as team leader after the tragic death of teammate Jim Clark earlier that season. The Lotus 49B, powered by the revolutionary Ford-Cosworth DFV engine, was a technological marvel, providing a strong balance of power and handling. The 1968 season was unique for its emotional highs and lows, marked by both innovation and tragedy. It also introduced the use of aerodynamic wings, which began transforming car designs. Hill’s championship win, under these challenging circumstances, cemented his legacy as one of F1’s all-time greats.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models are
exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of production
processes, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in the
industry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used
for the most authentic replication.
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