Lotus 49B No.10 Lotus-Ford Winner Mexico GP 1968 Graham Hill in 1:43 scale
This is the Lotus 49B No.10 Lotus-Ford Winner Mexico GP 1968 Graham Hill in 1:43 scale by Spark.
The Lotus 49B #10, driven by Graham Hill to victory at the 1968 Mexican Grand Prix, secured Hill's second Formula 1 World Championship and cemented his place among the sport's all-time greats. Nicknamed "Mr. Monaco" for his record five victories in the Principality, Hill was celebrated for his smooth driving style, determination, and remarkable versatility, becoming the only driver to complete motorsport's prestigious Triple Crown (Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and 24 Hours of Le Mans). The Lotus 49B, designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, revolutionized Formula 1 by using the legendary Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0-liter V8 as a fully stressed structural member of the chassis, eliminating the need for a rear subframe and significantly improving rigidity while reducing weight. Combined with its iconic Gold Leaf Team Lotus red, white, and gold livery—the first major commercial sponsorship colors in Formula 1—the 49B remains one of the most influential and recognizable Grand Prix cars ever built.
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.
The Lotus 49B #10, driven by Graham Hill to victory at the 1968 Mexican Grand Prix, secured Hill's second Formula 1 World Championship and cemented his place among the sport's all-time greats. Nicknamed "Mr. Monaco" for his record five victories in the Principality, Hill was celebrated for his smooth driving style, determination, and remarkable versatility, becoming the only driver to complete motorsport's prestigious Triple Crown (Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and 24 Hours of Le Mans). The Lotus 49B, designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, revolutionized Formula 1 by using the legendary Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0-liter V8 as a fully stressed structural member of the chassis, eliminating the need for a rear subframe and significantly improving rigidity while reducing weight. Combined with its iconic Gold Leaf Team Lotus red, white, and gold livery—the first major commercial sponsorship colors in Formula 1—the 49B remains one of the most influential and recognizable Grand Prix cars ever built.
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.
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