Spirit 101 No.21 British GP 1984 Huub Rothengatter in 1:43 scale
This is the Spirit 101 No.21 British GP 1984 Huub Rothengatter in 1:43 scale by Spark.
At the 1984 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch, Huub Rothengatter piloted the Spirit 101 No. 21 for the small, financially stretched British outfit Spirit Racing in one of the toughest eras of Formula 1 competition. The Spirit 101, powered by a Hart turbo engine and later fitted with other units during the season, was never a front-runner due to limited development and resources, and Rothengatter was not classified at this home race, reflecting the car’s ongoing struggles to compete with the well-funded teams of the turbo era. What made this entry unique was Spirit’s determination to contest a full world championship season despite its modest budget — and Rothengatter’s role as a pay driver who brought crucial funding to keep the team on the grid, highlighting how smaller teams and privateers were still part of Formula 1’s rich tapestry in the 1980s.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
At the 1984 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch, Huub Rothengatter piloted the Spirit 101 No. 21 for the small, financially stretched British outfit Spirit Racing in one of the toughest eras of Formula 1 competition. The Spirit 101, powered by a Hart turbo engine and later fitted with other units during the season, was never a front-runner due to limited development and resources, and Rothengatter was not classified at this home race, reflecting the car’s ongoing struggles to compete with the well-funded teams of the turbo era. What made this entry unique was Spirit’s determination to contest a full world championship season despite its modest budget — and Rothengatter’s role as a pay driver who brought crucial funding to keep the team on the grid, highlighting how smaller teams and privateers were still part of Formula 1’s rich tapestry in the 1980s.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
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