GP Replicas 1:18 Ferrari 126 CX No.27 Gilles Villeneuve Long Beach USA GP 1981 w/Driver (GPGV06) Limited Edition Resin Model
Plus 25% import duties & taxes at checkout, nothing to pay on delivery
- Special Gilles Villeneuve Tribute Packaging
- 1:18 scale – approx. 25cm long
- High-quality hand-made resin model
- With photo-etch parts
- With driver figure in cockpit
- With display case
- With display base
- Limited Edition of 250 Units
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| Product Code: | GPR GV06 |
| Condition: | Brand New |
| Brand: | GP Replicas |
| Material: | Resin |
| Scale: | 1:18 |
| Colour: | Red |
| Driver: | Gilles Villeneuve |
| Limited Edition: | Yes |
| Marque: | Ferrari |
| Racing Series: | Formula 1 |
| Period: | 1980's |
Long Beach’s street circuit was the kind of stage that brought out the very best in Gilles Villeneuve. Narrow, unforgiving, and demanding absolute commitment from the first lap to the last, the United States Grand Prix West rewarded exactly the qualities that defined him — bravery, precision under pressure, and an instinctive relationship with the barrier-lined walls that other drivers simply could not replicate. The 1981 race was one of the early season events in which Ferrari’s 126CX — the twin-turbocharged 1.5-litre V6 car that represented Ferrari’s bold step into the turbo era — was still finding its feet as a race-winning package.
That Villeneuve was able to extract the performances he did from a car of such raw, demanding character remains a testament to his genius. Long Beach 1981 is part of the story of a season in which he carried Ferrari’s turbocharged future on his shoulders with a smile and a fearlessness that made him one of the most beloved figures the sport has ever seen.
Presented in special Gilles Villeneuve tribute packaging and limited to 250 units, this GP Replicas model is hand-crafted in resin with photo-etched detail parts and a driver figure in the cockpit. Display case and base included.
- Scale: 1:18 (approx. 25cm long)
- High-quality handmade resin construction with photo-etch parts
- Driver figure in cockpit
- Special Gilles Villeneuve Tribute Packaging
- Includes display case and display base
- Limited Edition of 250 units
- Made by GP Replicas
Understanding Scale
The scale of a model is its size as a proportion to the real-life item. For instance, a 1:18 scale model means that every 1 unit of measurement on the model equals 18 units on the real item. If you divide the real item's size by 18, you'd get the size of the 1:18 model. Please note that models can vary slightly in size, as not all real-life items, like cars or planes, have the same dimensions.
Model Cars:
- 1:12 scale: ~38 cm or 15 inches
- 1:18 scale: ~25 cm or 10 inches
- 1:24 scale: ~18 cm or 7 inches
- 1:43 scale: ~10 cm or 4 inches
- 1:64 scale: ~7 cm or 2.75 inches
- 1:76 scale: ~6 cm or 2.3 inches
Model Trucks:
- 1:12 scale: ~75 cm or 29.5 inches
- 1:18 scale: ~50 cm or 19.7 inches
- 1:24 scale: ~38 cm or 15 inches
- 1:43 scale: ~21 cm or 8.3 inches
- 1:64 scale: ~14 cm or 5.5 inches
- 1:76 scale: ~12 cm or 4.7 inches
Model Bikes:
- 1:6 scale: ~30 cm or 12 inches
- 1:10 scale: ~18 cm or 7 inches
- 1:12 scale: ~15 cm or 6 inches
Fast, Tracked Delivery — Worldwide
FREE UK tracked delivery on orders over £200. We hand-pack every diecast model and ship from our Dudley warehouse using trusted couriers: Royal Mail, Parcelforce, DHL and UPS.
✅ Same-day dispatch ✅ Fully tracked ✅ Duties & taxes prepaid to the USA & Europe
Same-Day Dispatch
Order before 14:00 GMT, Monday to Friday, and we'll dispatch your order the same working day. Orders placed after 14:00 (or at the weekend) are dispatched the next working day. You'll receive a confirmation email with your tracking number as soon as it leaves us — tracking becomes active within 24 hours.
UK Delivery Rates
- Standard Tracked: £3.50 (FREE on orders over £200)
- Express Tracked: £4.99
- Special Next-Day Delivery: £12.99
- Special Next-Day (Weekend): £17.99
International Delivery — From £14.99
We ship worldwide, with international tracked delivery starting from just £14.99. Typical starting rates by region:
- Europe: from £14.99
- United States: from £17.99 — UPS Express from £37.99
- Australia & New Zealand: from £17.99
- Canada: from £19.99
- UAE & Saudi Arabia: from £22.99
- Rest of the World: from £24.99
Final rates vary by size and weight. Add the item to your basket for an exact shipping quote.
No surprise customs charges. Orders to the USA, the EU, Switzerland and Norway ship with duties and taxes prepaid, so there's nothing extra to pay when your model arrives. For other countries, any import taxes, if due, are payable on delivery.
Countries We Deliver To
We currently ship to the following 90+ destinations worldwide:
Andorra, Anguilla, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, US Virgin Islands, Vatican, Virgin Islands (British).
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- 30-day returns on unused items in their original packaging.
- Sale items may have different refund terms — please check the product listing.
- Hazardous or flammable items are non-returnable for safety reasons.
- Arrived damaged, or not arrived within 30 days of dispatch? Email [email protected] and we'll arrange a full refund, exchange or replacement.
- Please start all returns by emailing us first — don't return items directly to the manufacturer.
- Returns address: Model Universe, 3 Hagley Court North, The Waterfront, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 1XF, UK.
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