{"product_id":"lotus-72e-1973-ronnie-peterson-1-18-scale-model-car-by-autoart","title":"Lotus 72E (1973, Ronnie Peterson) - 1:18 Scale Model Car by AUTOart","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1:18-scale Lotus 72E (1973) by AUTOart\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates one of Formula One's most beloved driver-and-car combinations: the spectacular Ronnie Peterson and Lotus's legendary John Player Special-liveried 72E. Widely regarded as one of the fastest natural talents in Grand Prix history, Peterson earned the nickname \"SuperSwede\" for his fearless car control, breathtaking speed, and ability to extract remarkable performance from even the most demanding machinery. The 1973 season marked his breakthrough at the highest level of motorsport, including his first Formula One victory and four Grand Prix wins overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in high-quality ABS for exceptional precision and surface fidelity, this officially museum-grade replica faithfully recreates the Lotus 72 one of the most successful Formula One designs ever built. Finished in the iconic black-and-gold John Player Special livery, the model features razor-sharp body lines, authentic aerodynamic details, realistic cockpit appointments, and finely rendered mechanical components, including the exposed Cosworth DFV V8 engine, suspension and exhaust. AUTOart's renowned attention to proportion, finish, and historical accuracy results in a display model that captures both the beauty and engineering sophistication of the original race car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eOrders ship from our \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every purchase is protected by our \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1484\" data-section-id=\"1myz758\"\u003eProduct Overview \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1825\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible scale model car\u003cbr data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus 72E (1973)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver: \u003c\/strong\u003eRonnie Peterson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-and-gold livery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:18\u003cbr data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~10 inches (25.4 cm)\u003cbr data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS\u003cbr data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e AUTOart\u003cbr data-end=\"1958\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87329\u003cbr data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed box\u003cbr data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in original manufacturer packaging\u003cbr data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"q9tykq\" data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"123i8v8\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003ePrecision-molded ABS construction with exceptional body accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1054043\" data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eFinely detailed Cosworth DFV engine and exhaust assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16amnf3\" data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eRealistic rubber tires\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16amnf3\" data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRealistic cockpit, suspension, and aerodynamic components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"2634\" data-start=\"2568\" data-section-id=\"nhpqya\"\u003eHistorical Background: Ronnie Peterson and the Lotus 72E\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew Formula One drivers have inspired as much admiration as Ronnie Peterson. Revered by fellow competitors and fans alike, Peterson possessed extraordinary car control and a spectacular driving style that made him one of the defining talents of the 1970s. Although he never captured a World Championship, he is frequently ranked among the greatest Formula One drivers never to win the title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lotus 72E provided the perfect stage for Peterson's brilliance. An evolution of Colin Chapman's revolutionary Lotus 72 design, the 72E combined advanced aerodynamics, inboard brakes, side-mounted radiators, and excellent chassis balance into a package that remained competitive years after its original introduction. 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