Model: (Click to see more) 58020: JPS Lotus 79 (Comp Spec.)
Status: New built
Date: 5-Dec-2009
Comments: 11
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A special entry here for me because this was the car that opened the door 26 years ago (I was 9 years old) on RC and of course Tamiya.I found an NIB that was lying in the dust at a papershop who once tried to sell RC cars.The price was too expensive and so the shop wanted to stop this business and I bought this one for 1500 BF (about 37 Euros :) ).This was a money mountain for me for this age.I hadn't enough money for the radio battery or even paint.I Built the car as good as I could.The car stayed by my parents and about one year ago I find it back under dust.The beauty of this object made me fell in love again with this beautifull brand,the rest of the story you already know or look to my showroom... .
So now the time has come to restore my lady and I needed original decals and rear mirrors.They are almost unpossible to find so I bought a second one (I needed a chassis for my Brabham) who came with the original box and decals.The body from this one is still in nice shape but I will sell it to make someone else happy,no need to hold Two for me.Soon on T.C. the resurection of my first one.Will be continued...





Comments

Type49rs

6-Dec-2009

Great story and great pics. The two cars look awesome together. I'll be keeping an eye out for the finished product.

Biscuit

6-Dec-2009

We all go back to our cars of years ago, or cars we wanted, these are so nice!

Wyoming

6-Dec-2009

Nice picsand very nice looking cars!

ImRCDad

6-Dec-2009

VERY NICE!!!! I would love to have one of these im my collection

Fernado Alonso

6-Dec-2009

Wow great story. I think your not alone on this .The most off us tamiya fan's have had the same history .When we were young din't have the mony for the complete cars.And now collecting the goody's from the past.
I am having so much pleasure with this hobby .
I gues we all share this fealing's
Keep up the nice work and Enjoy!!
Cheers Alex

relwyn

6-Dec-2009

These classics really stand out.

Swarm

6-Dec-2009

Yeah they both look great together very nice indeed

CASE1

6-Dec-2009

wow, good lookers! And nothing like a little nostalgic feeling...

kougercat

1-Mar-2010

One day I will get me one of these, but they seem to be as rare as rocking horse poo !! I look forward to seeing your restoration completed and keep up that great detail work of yours !!

kougercat

26-Jun-2010

Well I said I wanted one of these and now I have 3 of them !!! not sure how that happened oops ! I will be joining you in the JPS showroom fairly soon I hope cheers

pcw 064

25-Sep-2010

Restauration is completed,enjoy the pics on my showroom and thanks for all kind comments.


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