Bburago 1:14 1978 Lotus 79 #5 Andretti JPS Black F1 Die-Cast excellent condition For Sale

Product Overview
Up for sale or purchase is a rare, vintage 1:14 scale die-cast model of the 1978 Lotus Type 79 Formula 1 car, beautifully crafted in Italy by Bburago. This specific model represents the iconic #5 car driven by racing legend Mario Andretti during his historic 1978 World Championship season. It features the highly sought-after, striking black livery accented with gold sponsor lettering for John Player Special, Valvoline, and Olympus.Item Specifics & Features

• Brand: Bburago (Cod. 2105)
• Scale: 1:14
• Vehicle Year: 1978
• Driver: Mario Andretti (#5)
• Working Steering Mechanism: The steering wheel physically turns the front wheels smoothly!

Condition Report

• Overall State: The car is loose (no original box or packaging included) but remains in excellent cosmetic condition. The main body paint and gold sponsor decals remain incredibly sharp, bright, and completely legible.
• Noted Flaws & Missing Pieces:
  1. One of the underside rear coil spring/shock absorber assemblies has come loose. It appears fully intact and should be an easy re-attachment fix for a hobbyist
  2. Aside from this noted point, the highly fragile wings, engine cover detailing, and ground-effect body molds are entirely intact. Please inspect the provided high-resolution photos carefully to judge the exact condition and completeness before purchasing.

Shipping & Handling
The model will be packed with absolute care using plenty of protective bubble wrap and a sturdy box to ensure safe transit to your collection.