Ferrari F1 312T4 #12 Winner 1979 Watkins Glen USA GP Gilles Villeneuve in 1:18 scale (w/ driver figure and rain wheels)
This is the Ferrari F1 312T4 #12 Winner 1979 Watkins Glen USA GP Gilles Villeneuve in 1:18 scale (w/ driver figure and rain wheels) by Bburago.
At the 1979 United States Grand Prix held at Watkins Glen, Gilles Villeneuve secured victory driving the Ferrari 312T4, car number 12. The race was marked by challenging wet conditions, under which Villeneuve showcased exceptional skill. Notably, during Friday's practice session, he lapped the soaked 5.4 km circuit 11 seconds faster than his teammate Jody Scheckter, leading Jacques Laffite to remark, "Why do we bother? He's different from the rest of us. On a separate level." During the race, Villeneuve took an early lead, and despite the track drying and necessitating tire changes, he managed to regain the lead after Alan Jones's Williams suffered a wheel detachment post-pit stop. Villeneuve then nursed his Ferrari through the final laps due to declining oil pressure, ultimately winning by a margin of 48 seconds over René Arnoux's Renault. This victory secured Villeneuve second place in the Drivers' Championship, behind Scheckter.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
At the 1979 United States Grand Prix held at Watkins Glen, Gilles Villeneuve secured victory driving the Ferrari 312T4, car number 12. The race was marked by challenging wet conditions, under which Villeneuve showcased exceptional skill. Notably, during Friday's practice session, he lapped the soaked 5.4 km circuit 11 seconds faster than his teammate Jody Scheckter, leading Jacques Laffite to remark, "Why do we bother? He's different from the rest of us. On a separate level." During the race, Villeneuve took an early lead, and despite the track drying and necessitating tire changes, he managed to regain the lead after Alan Jones's Williams suffered a wheel detachment post-pit stop. Villeneuve then nursed his Ferrari through the final laps due to declining oil pressure, ultimately winning by a margin of 48 seconds over René Arnoux's Renault. This victory secured Villeneuve second place in the Drivers' Championship, behind Scheckter.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
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