Ford GT40 1st Le Mans 1968 #9 Rodriguez/Bianchi by Spark
Ford’s double Le Mans winning chassis 1075 is a motorsports icon and has set the image of the Ford GT40 finished in Gulf colours in the minds of a great many racing enthusiasts. Spark have done an excellent job of modellling the complex shape of the car and replicating that simple and beautiful livery here and we see very precise panel engraving under the paint. There are frustrations though, such as the small vents in the side windows have been cut out but the hinged panel has then not been refitted but should be there, and on our sample the spinners on the wheels weren’t quite central.
| Description: | Ford GT40 1st Le Mans 1968 #9 Rodriguez/Bianchi |
| Catalogue#: | SPKLM068 |
| Product Type: | Resincast |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Le Mans |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Rodriguez P, Bianchi L |
| Sponsors: | #9, Gulf |
| Dates: | 1968 |
| Race/Position: | Winner |
| Release Date: | Due: ?/2026 reisue |
| 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.