Lotus 11 Sebring 12hrs 1957 #74 Moran/Wylie by MEA Kit 43
Lotus XI Sebring 1957 #74
According to Jack Shepherd, who was the original US agent for Lotus, the four examples of the XI that raced at Sebring in 1957 were factory cars until the end of the race at which point they were handed over to the customers who had already paid for them! American Charles Moran had his car painted in traditional white with blue stripes. In the race the car was disqualified after running out of fuel and being pushed. The stripes are so dark that they look almost black, but otherwise the decal placement and small details look good from the photos that we have.
| Description: | Lotus 11 Sebring 12hrs 1957 #74 Moran/Wylie |
| Catalogue#: | MEASPL006 |
| Product Type: | Hand Built |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Sebring 12hrs, GT & Sports Car Racing |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Moran, Wyllie |
| Sponsors: | #74 |
| Dates: | 1957 |
| Race/Position: | - |
| 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.