Ferrari F1 126C2 (late version) #27 Winner 1982 German GP Patrick Tambay in 1:18 scale
This is the Ferrari F1 126C2 (late version #27 Winner 1982 German GP Patrick Tambay in 1:18 scale by GP Replicas.
Patrick Tambay scored an emotional and historic victory at the 1982 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim driving the late-version Ferrari 126C2 #27—just weeks after the tragic death of his close friend and Ferrari teammate Gilles Villeneuve, whose iconic car number Tambay inherited. This race stood apart due to its heavy emotional weight for Ferrari and fans alike, as Tambay delivered a measured yet commanding drive to secure his first-ever Formula 1 win. It also came on a weekend overshadowed by a horrific accident that left title leader Didier Pironi badly injured, effectively ending his F1 career. Tambay’s triumph under such pressure and grief symbolized resilience and honor—his victory not only restored morale in Maranello but also paid tribute to Villeneuve’s legacy, turning the 1982 German GP into one of Ferrari’s most poignant moments in F1 history.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models are
exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of production
processes, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in the
industry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used
for the most authentic replication.
Patrick Tambay scored an emotional and historic victory at the 1982 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim driving the late-version Ferrari 126C2 #27—just weeks after the tragic death of his close friend and Ferrari teammate Gilles Villeneuve, whose iconic car number Tambay inherited. This race stood apart due to its heavy emotional weight for Ferrari and fans alike, as Tambay delivered a measured yet commanding drive to secure his first-ever Formula 1 win. It also came on a weekend overshadowed by a horrific accident that left title leader Didier Pironi badly injured, effectively ending his F1 career. Tambay’s triumph under such pressure and grief symbolized resilience and honor—his victory not only restored morale in Maranello but also paid tribute to Villeneuve’s legacy, turning the 1982 German GP into one of Ferrari’s most poignant moments in F1 history.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models are
exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of production
processes, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in the
industry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used
for the most authentic replication.
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