Pre-Order the Limited Edition 1:12 Scale 1964 Ferrari 158 F1 Model Car by GP Replicas

GP Replicas has just announced four 1:12 scale replicas of the iconic Ferrari 158 F1 that raced to glory in the 1964 Formula 1 championship with John Surtees winning the drivers championship. 

Model Features

• High-quality hand-made resin model
• 1:12 scale (approximately 33.5cm long)
• Limited edition
• Removable engine cover
• Available with or without driver figure
• Made using fine parts and the latest modelling technology
• With certificate of authenticity
• Mounted on luxury leather base with metal plaque
• Supplied with high-quality display case
• Premium packaging
• Made by GP Replicas

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A Brief History of the Ferrari 158 and the 1964 Season

The Ferrari 158 was a pivotal car in the Scuderia’s history, delivering the 1964 Formula One World Championship in dramatic fashion. Built to meet the new 1.5-litre engine regulations introduced in 1961 but refined over successive seasons, the 158 was powered by a 1.5-litre V8 engine and featured a lightweight, aluminium monocoque chassis — a significant technological step for Ferrari. Though not always the fastest over a single lap, the 158 was reliable, balanced, and effective across a variety of circuits. In the hands of John Surtees, the car became a world title winner, cementing his unique status as the only man to win world championships on both two and four wheels.

The 1964 season was one of fierce competition between Ferrari, BRM, and Lotus. Surtees, the former motorcycle world champion, began the year steadily rather than spectacularly, finding his rhythm as the season progressed. One of the turning points came at the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, a gruelling and treacherous 14-mile circuit that separated the great from the merely good. Surtees delivered a masterclass in control and speed on the daunting Nordschleife, dominating the race and securing a vital victory. It was not only a personal triumph but also a major psychological blow to his rivals, reaffirming Ferrari’s strength in endurance-focused Grands Prix.

The season finale at the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen proved to be equally crucial. Surtees was locked in a tight three-way title fight with Graham Hill (BRM) and Jim Clark (Lotus). At Watkins Glen, Surtees finished second behind Clark, keeping his championship hopes alive. His performance was measured and intelligent, knowing that consistency and points were now more critical than outright wins. The 158 performed flawlessly throughout the weekend, demonstrating Ferrari’s continued mechanical resilience in the closing stages of the championship.

The final race of the year, the Mexican Grand Prix, became the stuff of legend. With Jim Clark retiring late in the race and Graham Hill suffering damage after a collision, Surtees — running in third at the time — was waved through to second place by his teammate Lorenzo Bandini, allowing him just enough points to clinch the Drivers’ Championship by a single point. It was a remarkable team effort and a highly strategic move, showcasing Ferrari’s tactical awareness as well as mechanical strength.

The 1964 season, and the Ferrari 158’s role in it, is remembered as one of the most competitive and dramatic in Formula One history. It was also a peculiar year in that, due to internal politics and a protest against Italian motorsport authorities, Ferrari ran their cars under the North American Racing Team (NART) banner — in white and blue, rather than the traditional red — for the final two races. So it was in NART colours that Surtees sealed the title in Mexico, an unusual but iconic chapter in Ferrari lore.

Ultimately, the Ferrari 158 not only delivered a championship but also symbolised a successful transition to more modern, agile car designs. Combined with Surtees’ extraordinary versatility and determination, it made 1964 one of Ferrari’s most tactically astute and hard-fought triumphs.