Spark 1:43 - Model race car - ref. #S8215 Lotus Elite Coupé 2° Brands Hatch GT Race Boxing Day 1958 #59 Jim Clark - Excellent quality - limited edition - hard to find today.

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Spark 1:43 scale resin-cast model of the Lotus Elite Coupé 2° Brands Hatch GT Race Boxing Day 1958 #59 Jim Clark, in the original box, in excellent condition, limited edition and hard to find today, colour white.

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Description from the seller

Offering you a very rare, very interesting, and good quality 1/43rd scale die-cast model.

Spark

ref. #S8215

Lotus Elite Coupé 2nd Brands Hatch GT Race Boxing Day 1958 #59 Jim Clark

The photo-etched plate inserted inside the nose is a piece of model car art.

A wonderful model — rare today and very sought-after — excellent quality.

with the original box

Note
The last photo of the real car... not with this lot...

Historic Note
On Boxing Day 1958, Jim Clark participated in his first race in a Lotus Elite. It was this race and this car that brought him recognition alongside Colin Chapman (who won, Jimmy was second) and launched his F1 career with Team Lotus.
Colin Chapman won the race with Lotus Elite #57 less than two seconds ahead of Clark... Michael Costin was third with Lotus Elite #58 five seconds behind Clark...

Seller's Story

A motor racing and 1 / 43rd scale modelcars enthusiast since 1974 - a never-ending passion.
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Offering you a very rare, very interesting, and good quality 1/43rd scale die-cast model.

Spark

ref. #S8215

Lotus Elite Coupé 2nd Brands Hatch GT Race Boxing Day 1958 #59 Jim Clark

The photo-etched plate inserted inside the nose is a piece of model car art.

A wonderful model — rare today and very sought-after — excellent quality.

with the original box

Note
The last photo of the real car... not with this lot...

Historic Note
On Boxing Day 1958, Jim Clark participated in his first race in a Lotus Elite. It was this race and this car that brought him recognition alongside Colin Chapman (who won, Jimmy was second) and launched his F1 career with Team Lotus.
Colin Chapman won the race with Lotus Elite #57 less than two seconds ahead of Clark... Michael Costin was third with Lotus Elite #58 five seconds behind Clark...

Seller's Story

A motor racing and 1 / 43rd scale modelcars enthusiast since 1974 - a never-ending passion.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Estimated Period
1950-1960
No. of items
1
Brand
Spark
Scale
1:43
Marque/Model Type
ref. #S8215 Lotus Elite Coupé 2° Brands Hatch GT Race Boxing Day 1958 #59 Jim Clark
Additional Information
Excellent quality - limited edition - hard to find today.
Colour
White
Material
resin-cast
Condition
Mint
Packaging
In original box
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Objects sold
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