Lotus 49 No.16 South African GP 1969 John Love in 1:43 scale
This is the Lotus 49 No.16 South African GP 1969 John Love in 1:43 scale by Spark.
John Love drove the Lotus 49 No.16 in the 1969 South African Grand Prix, a race that marked the opening of the Formula 1 season. Love, a South African driver, was a part of the local home team and had a solid reputation in motorsport, though he wasn't a regular fixture in the F1 championship. The 1969 season was pivotal for Lotus, as it was the year the iconic Lotus 49, featuring the revolutionary Ford-Cosworth DFV engine, made its full debut. The 49's success would go on to change the landscape of Formula 1, but in South Africa, Love's performance was overshadowed by the dominance of more established drivers, including Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart. Despite this, Love’s participation in the race highlighted the era’s growing importance of teams and drivers from outside the traditional European motorsport powerhouses. The season itself was marked by dramatic technological advances and a highly competitive field, making it a memorable chapter in F1 history.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
John Love drove the Lotus 49 No.16 in the 1969 South African Grand Prix, a race that marked the opening of the Formula 1 season. Love, a South African driver, was a part of the local home team and had a solid reputation in motorsport, though he wasn't a regular fixture in the F1 championship. The 1969 season was pivotal for Lotus, as it was the year the iconic Lotus 49, featuring the revolutionary Ford-Cosworth DFV engine, made its full debut. The 49's success would go on to change the landscape of Formula 1, but in South Africa, Love's performance was overshadowed by the dominance of more established drivers, including Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart. Despite this, Love’s participation in the race highlighted the era’s growing importance of teams and drivers from outside the traditional European motorsport powerhouses. The season itself was marked by dramatic technological advances and a highly competitive field, making it a memorable chapter in F1 history.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
[cancel]