Lotus 11 33rd Sebring 12hrs 1959 #40 Moran/Rand by MEA Kit 43
Lotus XI Sebring 1959 #40
Charles Moran had been campaigning this car extensively for two years when, in 1959, he finished the Sebring 12 Hour race in thirty-third place. The model is well finished but the stripes are so dark that they look almost black rather than the brighter blue that we would expect. Otherwise the decal placement and small details look good from the black and white photos that we have.
| Description: | Lotus 11 33rd Sebring 12hrs 1959 #40 Moran/Rand |
| Catalogue#: | MEASPL004 |
| Product Type: | Hand Built |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Sebring 12hrs, GT & Sports Car Racing |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Moran, Rand |
| Sponsors: | #40 |
| Dates: | 1959 |
| Race/Position: | 33rd |
| Release Date: | March 2014 |
| Weight: | 325 grams |
| Comments: | - |
About MEA Kit 43
An interesting range initially specialising in 1:43 motorcycles. The nature of the subjects and the size of many of the parts mean that these are best suited to those with good eyesight! Casting quality is variable and this combined with the size puts them firmly in the 'for the experienced modeller' category.
Alongside the bikes are a number of Dakar raid subjects and early Lotus race cars, again offered as kits and hand builts. The SPL series is hand built only and concentrates on very unusual race cars. Build quality is basic, variable and nowhere near the class leaders and usually presented in recycled Spark cases. Very interesting subjects that may otherwise not be modelled and therefore for the hardcore collector.
Made in France.