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Williams FW 08 C - Ford
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
4579993
Area
Model cars
Title
Williams FW 08 C - Ford
Manufacturer
Number
16 [540 834301]
Car brand
Model
Variant
Scale
Colour
Production year of the model car
1996
Number produced
First year of production original car
1983
Country of origin of the model
Germany
Barcode / EAN / UPC
Dimensions
100 mm
Details
Rare miniature, Senna Collection. The FW08C also has the distinction of being the first Formula One car ever driven by the late Ayrton Senna at Donington Park in July 1983, after he badgered team boss Frank Williams for a test after being sat beside him on a flight. Senna completed 40 laps and lapped the circuit faster than anyone else had managed in the car, including 1983 race drivers Rosberg and Jacques Laffite. However Williams were not able to offer Senna a drive for 1984 as Rosberg and Laffite were under contract and the Brazilian signed to the Toleman team instead. Senna would not drive another Williams until he fatefully signed to drive for the team in 1994.
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