Volvo 142 ESSO UNIFLO Night Version #29 2nd 1973 Rally 1000 Lakes in 1:18 scale
This is the Volvo 142 ESSO UNIFLO Night Version #29 2nd 1973 Rally 1000 Lakes in 1:18 scale by MCG.
At the 1973 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland, Markku Alén and co-driver Juhani Toivonen delivered a standout performance in their Volvo 142, car number 29. Competing in the inaugural World Rally Championship season, the Finnish duo secured second place overall, finishing just over two minutes behind Timo Mäkinen's winning Ford Escort RS1600. Alén's impressive drive was marred only by an incident near Mikkeli, where a heavy landing caused an electrical issue, diminishing their chances of victory. This result was significant, as it marked Alén's WRC debut and showcased the competitiveness of the Volvo 142 against factory-backed teams. The 1973 1000 Lakes Rally was notable for being the first WRC event held in Finland, attracting a strong international field and highlighting the challenging gravel stages that would become synonymous with Rally Finland.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
At the 1973 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland, Markku Alén and co-driver Juhani Toivonen delivered a standout performance in their Volvo 142, car number 29. Competing in the inaugural World Rally Championship season, the Finnish duo secured second place overall, finishing just over two minutes behind Timo Mäkinen's winning Ford Escort RS1600. Alén's impressive drive was marred only by an incident near Mikkeli, where a heavy landing caused an electrical issue, diminishing their chances of victory. This result was significant, as it marked Alén's WRC debut and showcased the competitiveness of the Volvo 142 against factory-backed teams. The 1973 1000 Lakes Rally was notable for being the first WRC event held in Finland, attracting a strong international field and highlighting the challenging gravel stages that would become synonymous with Rally Finland.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
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