1/43 Lotus 99T F1 w/Paint & Glue OOP Heller #71222 #49802 Shrink Wrapped MISB

Description

I need to clear some space on my shelves, so I need to part with some of my collection. The Lotus 99T Formula 1 racer was the 1987 ride for legendary racer Ayrton Senna and his teammate Satoru Nakajima. The flashy yellow and blue Camel Lotus livery made it easy to spot and being near the front of the pack didn’t hurt either. This kit represents the Lotus 99T from 1987 and comes with 2 colors of paint, glue and a brush. I have had these kits since 2004, so I wouldn’t expect much from the paint now.
There are plenty of listings for this kit and previous versions on eBay (most are from overseas) but
as a Top Rated Plus US Seller, I can reliably ship this OOP kit to you very quickly.
Here is what I have found online about this classic kit:
The Heller site makes no mention of this (or any) Lotus kit, so I assume it is Out Of Production.
Scalemates.com has a listing that shows the box art and shows it is a 2003 release of the 1988 tooling, with new parts. There are links to additional decals and a book on the Lotus racer but not much specific information on the kit.
The kit is in a colorful box about 9” x 7” x 2”.
As you can see from the pictures, the kit is in pristine condition and is still in the original shrink wrap, so it is
factory sealed and absolutely gift-ready.
This item contains over 20 highly detailed white plastic parts (including a driver figure) and rubber tires with metal axles and decals to create your very own Lotus 99T F1 racer. It comes with paint and cement to complete as shown, but I do not know if these are still good since I have had the kit since 2004. I use eBay Managed Payments, but I no longer ship internationally. Auction winner pays the winning bid, and for a limited time, I am offering this item with
Flat Rate Shipping in the US!
No reserve and a low starting bid. Check out my other great auctions and listings for combined shipping. Good luck!
Those familiar with my listings can tell that I really enjoy these products and the modeling hobby. I like to provide more than just the bare facts about the items, trying to lead you into discovering more about the subjects and optimizing your builds (if that is your goal). I started out picking up models that I was interested in, with the eye toward building them when I had time. Always a bargain-hunter, I accumulated many more than I can build, so I found myself in a Collector status (sounds nicer than a hoarder).
As I am sure you have noticed, my items are almost always sealed and in mint condition (I call them Gift-Ready), since I only open them when I am ready to build them. Now I enjoy making these products available to my fellow modelers; both Builders and Collectors. For the Builders, there are probably better (at least cheaper) ways to add to your project lists than buying from me, but you know you are getting top quality. For Collectors, my goal is to save you a few bucks over the competition for the same item in factory sealed and collectible (or resellable) condition.