• McLaren F1 MP4/1C No. 7 John Watson Winner USA Long Beach GP 1983 with Driver Tecnomodel 1:18 scale model - front three-quarter view
  • McLaren F1 MP4/1C No. 7 John Watson Winner USA Long Beach GP 1983 with Driver Tecnomodel 1:18 scale model - rear three-quarter view
  • McLaren F1 MP4/1C No. 7 John Watson Winner USA Long Beach GP 1983 with Driver Tecnomodel 1:18 scale model - side view on display base
  • McLaren F1 MP4/1C No. 7 John Watson Winner USA Long Beach GP 1983 with Driver Tecnomodel 1:18 scale model - side view in display case
  • McLaren F1 MP4/1C No. 7 John Watson Winner USA Long Beach GP 1983 with Driver Tecnomodel 1:18 scale model - closed box

TECNOMODEL

McLaren MP4/1C No. 7 John Watson Winner USA Long Beach GP 1983 with Driver Tecnomodel 1:18

McLaren MP4/1C No. 7 John Watson Winner USA Long Beach GP 1983 with Driver Tecnomodel 1:18

€267,90
€267,90

Tecnomodel's 1:18 scale model resin replica captures John Watson's legendary last-to-first victory at the 1983 United States Grand Prix West, Long Beach, car number 7 in full red-and-white livery.

Scale

1:18

Manufacturer

TECNOMODEL

Year

1983

Car Brand

MCLAREN

Car Model

MP4/1C

Category

RACING CARS

Subcategory

FORMULA 1

Event

1983 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX WEST, LONG BEACH

Driver

JOHN WATSON

Material

RESIN

Note

LIMITED 40 ITEMS - VM18 SPONSOR - DECALS TO APPLY

MANUFACTURED BY TECNOMODEL

Tecnomodel is a benchmark for collectors who treasure the golden age of motorsport, captured in exquisite miniature form. Founded near Milan, Italy, around 2008, this artisan brand specializes in hand-finished replicas of classic racing legends and historic prototypes. Each limited-series piece is a masterwork of passion, defined by precise detailing and historically accurate liveries. For enthusiasts determined to own definitive collectible models that celebrate motorsport heritage, Vroomi is your dedicated model car shop.

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In short

Tecnomodel replicates Watson's race-winning McLaren MP4/1C No. 7 in 1:18 scale — the car that started 22nd and last at Long Beach in 1983 and came through to win.

The McLaren MP4/1C is one of the most consequential Formula 1 chassis of the early 1980s. On 27 March 1983, John Watson drove car number 7 from the back of the grid to take an outright victory at the United States Grand Prix West — the last F1 race ever held on the Long Beach street circuit. Tecnomodel has reproduced this exact car as a high-detail resin 1:18 scale model.

The First Carbon-Fibre Monocoque in Formula 1

Designed by John Barnard, the MP4/1 was introduced at the 1981 British Grand Prix as the first Formula 1 car built around a full carbon-fibre monocoque. By 1983, the MP4/1C represented the third evolution of that structure, still powered by the naturally-aspirated Cosworth DFV 3.0-litre V8 while McLaren finalised the TAG-Porsche turbo programme. The Long Beach race proved the DFV could still win against a field increasingly dominated by turbocharged machinery — it would prove to be McLaren's final GP victory with that engine.

22nd to First: Watson's Long Beach Masterclass

A wet qualifying session left Watson and team-mate Niki Lauda at the back of the grid for Round 1 of the 1983 World Championship. Watson threaded through the field on the Long Beach street circuit to take the win — the largest grid-position deficit ever overcome to win an F1 race at that time. Lauda finished second, completing a McLaren 1–2. It was Watson's fifth and final Grand Prix victory, and the last race held on the Long Beach circuit. The red-and-white livery on car number 7 makes this one of the most storied livery-and-number combinations of the entire decade.

Tecnomodel's 1:18 Scale Resin Reproduction

Italian specialist Tecnomodel produces this replica in resin, a material that allows crisp surface definition across bodywork, aerodynamic elements and cockpit detail. The 1:18 scale model includes a driver figure and reproduces the McLaren red-and-white livery as raced at Long Beach on 27 March 1983. Tecnomodel's F1 resin range is noted among collectors for photoetched components and accurately rendered cockpit interiors, consistent with the level of detail expected at this scale.

Frequently asked questions

What makes the Long Beach 1983 race significant?

John Watson started from 22nd and last on the grid — due to a wet qualifying session — and won the race outright, the greatest grid-position comeback in F1 at the time. It was also the final United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach, and McLaren's last GP win with the Cosworth DFV.

Who made this 1:18 scale model and what material is it made from?

The model is made by Tecnomodel, an Italian specialist in high-detail motorsport replicas. It is constructed in resin, which allows fine surface and aerodynamic detail at 1:18 scale.

Does the model come with a driver figure?

Yes, a driver figure is included.

Was the MP4/1C a turbocharged car?

No. The MP4/1C ran the naturally-aspirated Cosworth DFV 3.0-litre V8 for the 1983 season. McLaren introduced the TAG-Porsche turbo engine mid-1983 with the MP4/1E, making the Long Beach race one of the final competitive outings for the DFV-powered McLaren.

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We accept the following payment methods: Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Apple Pay & Google Pay. Cash on Delivery (available only for Italy). PayPal.

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Items must be returned within 14 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, with the original packaging and box.

Refunds are issued for the returned item only.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. When a return is approved, we provide a prepaid return label, and the return shipping cost—equal to the original shipping fee—will be deducted from your refund once the return has been received and processed.

The original shipping cost is refunded; only the return shipping cost is excluded from the refund.

Shipping

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Country Shipping Fee (€)
Italy 12,90
Albania 26,00
Andorra 26,00
Austria 14,50
Belgium 14.50
Bulgaria 17,90
Czech Republic 17,90
Denmark 18,90
Estonia 18,90
France 14.50
Germany 14.50
Greece 18,90
Ireland 18,90
Latvia 18,90
Lithuania 18,90
Luxembourg 14.50
Malta 26,00
Monaco 14.50
Netherlands 14.50
Poland 17,90
Portugal 14.50
Romania 17,90
San Marino 12,90
Slovakia 17,90
Slovenia 17,90
Spain 14.50
Sweden 39,90
Switzerland 17,90
United Kingdom 18,90
USA 39,90


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