Future World Champion Mario Andretti made a spectacular Formula One debut by putting this well used Lotus 49B/R5 on the pole for the 1968 U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen. All thoughts of winning were destroyed, however, on the thirty-third lap when Andretti retired from the race with a blown clutch. It is believed that the 1968 U.S. Grand Prix was the first race in which restraining belts were used by the Lotus team.
Exoto Lotus Type 49B
Pole, 1968 U.S. Grand Prix | Mario Andretti | Finish Line Plus
Original price was: $698.00.$348.00Current price is: $348.00.
| Length | 9 ¼ in / 238 mm |
|---|---|
| Driver | Mario Andretti |
| Engine | Exoto Ford |
| Make | Exoto Lotus |
| Race | U.S. Grand Prix |
| Race Position | Pole |
| Race Series | Formula 1 |
| Scale | 1:18 |
| Track | Watkins Glen |
| Year | 1968 |