A charming vintage Formula 1 miniature representing the Honda RA 301 driven by John Surtees, presented in its original ELF promotional display case. This small-scale racing model dates from the late 1960s and comes from a series of promotional Formula 1 miniatures distributed by ELF in France.

Maker / Designer: Champion
Place of Origin: France
Colour: White, Red
Condition: Good vintage collectible condition with age-related surface wear to the clear display case. The miniature remains in its original ELF promotional presentation.
Period: Late 1960s
Materials: Die-cast metal, Plastic, Rubber
Dimensions: Display case: approx. 7.6 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm / 3.0 × 1.8 × 1.0 in
Attribution: Vintage Champion Honda RA301 promotional miniature distributed by ELF in France.
Description

A charming vintage Formula 1 miniature representing the Honda RA 301 driven by John Surtees, presented in its original ELF promotional display case. This small-scale racing model dates from the late 1960s and comes from a series of promotional Formula 1 miniatures distributed by ELF in France.

Details

Maker / Designer: Champion

Period: Late 1960s

Place of Origin: France

Materials: Die-cast metal, Plastic, Rubber

Colour: White, Red

Dimensions: Display case: approx. 7.6 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm / 3.0 × 1.8 × 1.0 in

Condition: Good vintage collectible condition with age-related surface wear to the clear display case. The miniature remains in its original ELF promotional presentation.

Attribution: Vintage Champion Honda RA301 promotional miniature distributed by ELF in France.

Maker & History
Champion produced small-scale racing miniatures in France during the late 1960s and early 1970s. A number of Formula 1 models were distributed as promotional collectibles by ELF, pairing detailed race cars with labelled display cases that recorded drivers, circuits and technical specifications.
Shipping & Returns
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Estimated delivery times: France 3–7 business days; Europe 5–8 business days; other destinations vary, usually 5–15 business days.
United States: shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Applicable import duties and taxes are covered by us, with no additional import charges due on delivery.
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Why we love it

Sourced by Valérie

I love how charming these little racing cars are. They feel like tiny pieces of motorsport history, and having the original box or display case makes them even more special and collectible.