CLASSIC CARLECTABLES 1/18 LOLA T332 1979 WANNEROO PARK AUSTRALIAN GP WINNER

Golden Drive: Johnnie Walkers 1979 AGP Triumph

The 1979 Australian Grand Prix, held at Wanneroo Raceway on March 11, marked the 44th running of the event and the only time it was hosted at the Western Australian circuit. As the opening round of the Australian Drivers Championship, the race featured cars from Australian Formula 1, including Formula 5000 and Formula Pacific.

Johnnie Walker qualified 3rd in his F5000 Lola T332 Chevrolet, behind Alfredo Costanzo and Larry Perkins. But on race day, a first-corner incident between the front-runners handed Walker the lead. Despite a pit stop to fix a dragging exhaust, he regained the front on the final lap after John Wrights car suffered oil pressure issues.

Walker took the win ahead of John Bowe and Rob Butcher, completing the 63-lap race in 59m 09.72s at an average speed of 95.82 mph. He went on to claim the 1979 CAMS Gold Star, becoming the fourth driver to win both the Australian Grand Prix and the Drivers Championship in the same year.

Item Includes a certificate of authenticity and production number plate mounted to the chassis.

What's in the Box?

• 1 x Diecast model
• 1 x Certificate of Authenticity

Specifications:

• Collection: Racing Cars
• Release Date: 2nd Quarter 2025
• Limited Edition Quantity: 350

This 1/18 Model Features:

• The front wheel rims on the Lola feature sanded racing slicks. Note the intricate paint finishes to replicate the racing rims.
• The large side mounted radiators are finely crafted and feature an etch metal plate.
• The cockpit dash features detailed instrumentation and the light weight racing seat is cut down to the bare essentials, leaving no room for comfort.
• AThe V8s demand for air is fed by the air scoop on top of the engine cover. The engine cover is removable to display the engine.
• With the engine cover removed the fine craftsmanship of the V8 can be appreciated along with the clamps on the velocity stacks.
• The front wheels have working suspension with metal coil springs and fully functioning steering.
• The rear suspension is accurately represented with metal coil springs and linkages. Note the size of the rear tyres.
• The large rear wing, with amazing strut detail, helps keep the rear of the car held down on the racing circuit.