Lotus 79 #5 Winner 1978 France GP Mario Andretti in 1:12 scale
This is the Lotus 79 #5 Winner 1978 France GP Mario Andretti in 1:12 scale by GP Replicas. Manufacturer's prototype photos only. Finished model car images will be added as soon as production is completed.
The Lotus 79 #5, driven by Mario Andretti, claimed victory at the 1978 French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard, showcasing the car’s groundbreaking ground-effect aerodynamics. Andretti, who would go on to secure the 1978 World Championship, dominated the race with superior cornering speed that left rivals struggling to keep pace. What made this race unique was how clearly the Lotus 79 demonstrated its technical superiority—marking one of the earliest times ground-effect technology proved utterly unbeatable on a Grand Prix circuit.
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.
The Lotus 79 #5, driven by Mario Andretti, claimed victory at the 1978 French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard, showcasing the car’s groundbreaking ground-effect aerodynamics. Andretti, who would go on to secure the 1978 World Championship, dominated the race with superior cornering speed that left rivals struggling to keep pace. What made this race unique was how clearly the Lotus 79 demonstrated its technical superiority—marking one of the earliest times ground-effect technology proved utterly unbeatable on a Grand Prix circuit.
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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