Alpine A442 Le Mans 1977 #7 Tambay/Jaussaud by Spark
Alpine A442 Le Mans 1977 #7
Alternative version SPK1554 #8 & SPK1555 #9
Having run a single entry the previous two years, Renault staged a serious assault on Le Mans in 1977 with three near identical cars crewed by some of the fastest drivers available. They were fast, this example starting the race from fourth on the grid, but ultimately the pace told and engine failures sidelined all three. The long tailed shape of the car is very well replicated and the body has an excellent yellow paint finish with the black and white sections of the livery all applied as decal. The very smooth design of the car makes for a simple model externally although there’s a fair amount of detail in the cockpit.
| Description: | Alpine A442 Le Mans 1977 #7 Tambay/Jaussaud |
| Catalogue#: | SPK1553 |
| Product Type: | Resincast |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Le Mans |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Tambay P, Jaussaud J-P |
| Sponsors: | #7, Renault Sport, Elf |
| Dates: | 1977 |
| Race/Position: | - |
| Release Date: | August 2016 |
| Weight: | 325 grams |
| Comments: | - |
About Spark
The range which changed the 1:43 model market and for which we coined the term 'resincast'. Resin rather than traditional diecast bodies mean that relatively short production runs can be made and what might be marginal subjects become viable. Quality is very consistent with plenty of fine etch used where necessary. A huge range is the result, covering all aspects of (mostly postwar) motorsport and a wide variety of road cars. We typically see around 30 new subjects released per month and pre-orders are strongly recommended. Made in China & Madagascar.