Product Highlights
1977 Lotus 78 #5 Andretti - US GP West Winner 1:64
In 1977 Mario Andretti drove the revolutionary Lotus 78 to victory at the United States Grand Prix West in Long Beach a car whose ground-effect aerodynamics changed Formula 1 design. This 1:64 tribute recreates his #5 entry with diecast metal construction rolling rubber tires and precision-cast bodywork detailing the car's distinctive livery. A full-color collector box and colorful blistercard round out the presentation. Add this piece of F1 history to your collection today.
Features
- Replicates Mario Andretti's #5 Lotus 78 from its 1977 United States Grand Prix West victory at Long Beach
- The Lotus 78 pioneered ground-effect wing car aerodynamics that reshaped Formula 1 design
- Diecast metal body and chassis reproduce the car's iconic black-and-gold John Player Special livery
- Rolling rubber tires on finely detailed wheels capture the look of a period F1 racer
- Precision casting renders the 78's distinctive side pods and driver number in sharp detail
- Includes a full-color collector box plus a colorful blistercard for display or storage
- A 1:64 scale 3-inch long tribute to a landmark season in Lotus and Andretti's F1 history
