LE MANS miniatures Rondeau M379C n°25

Jean Rondeau puts his title back in challenge in 1981 with 5 cars. Among them 3 cars are entered into Group 6.

The car number 25 is one of them. It is sponsored by Calberson, a regular sponsor at the event, which is making common cause with RTL. Jean-Louis Lafosse who is abandoning the time of a race his position as CEO of Gotti (rim manufacturer) is associated with Jean Ragnotti.

Unfortunately, despite a very good start and the third place after one hour racing, Jean-Louis Lafosse was instantly killed when he struck the rails at the beginning of the Hunaudières just after 5 pm. Despite the accident, the team remained in the race.

Characteristics :

• Scale : 1/32
• Manufacturer name : Rondeau
• Manufacturer model : M379C
• Competition : Oui
• Race : 24 Heures du Mans
• Year : 1981
• Drivers : Jean Ragnotti & Jean-Pierre Lafosse
• Body : Polyurethan resin
• Chassis : ABS injected
• Engine : Sidewinder
• Weight : 99 g
• Rims : ABS in front and Aluminum turned rims with M2 screw at the rear