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Lotus 25 - 1963 - #8 J. Clark 1:18 

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Spark has released a 1:18 diecast model of the #8 Lotus 25 which Jim Clark drove to the 1963 Formula One World Championship title. The Lotus 25 was a revolutionary car; it was the first F1 car to feature a fully stressed monocoque chassis. Early sketches more ....

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Estimated despatch - 22 May 2012

£149.99

Product code: SPA18S038

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Estimated despatch date if ordered now: 22 May 2012

Scale: 1:18

I placed my order for this model in April 2010. All I can say about it is that it has been well worth the wait. A stunning model. Lets hope Spark are now sufficiently encouraged to tackle the Lotus' 24, 33 & 49 in the same scale ...........

Ian Edwards

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Absolutely stunning model with loads of detail. Had a little scare when it arrived as front right tyre was bent the wrong way. Checked the model and clipped it back into place. The model is exceptional- I particularly love the back of the car- the detail is amazing there. Price wise it is quite expensive but worth it- a piece of true motor racing history.

Jonathon

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Spark has released a 1:18 diecast model of the #8 Lotus 25 which Jim Clark drove to the 1963 Formula One World Championship title. The Lotus 25 was a revolutionary car; it was the first F1 car to feature a fully stressed monocoque chassis. Early sketches of the car were made on napkins, while Colin Chapman discussed the idea with Mike Costin over lunch. The monocoque chassis made the car more rigid and structurally stronger than other F1 cars of the period. It meant that the Lotus 25 was three times stiffer than most of its rivals, while weighing half as much. The 25 debuted in the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix, and it quickly became a force to be reckoned with; victories in Belgium, Britain and the USA meant that Jim Clark was in contention for the title, but missed out in the final round thanks to a seized engine. The following year, Clark swept all before him to take his first championship, winning seven of the ten rounds. Lotus also won their first constructors’ trophy. As usual with Spark, the replica has no removable bodywork, but that shouldn’t be any concern as the detail is still phenomenal. We are particularly impressed with the recreation of the braking system; it looks very authentic.