Two versions designed for one model - Steering wheels and working suspension - Slick tires -
Highly detailed model - detachable cowling
The Alfa Romeo 179 is a race automobile that was utilized by the presigious Italian brand name Alfa Romeo for the Formula 1 competitions from 1979 to 1982. It was developed to replace the Alfa Romeo 177 plus it made its debut during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in 1979 facing its Italian fans. It had been loaded with a 1291 cc 12-cylinders natually aspirated Alfa Romeo 1260 motor. There are a great number of notable Formula one motorists that brought the Alfa Romeo 179, and it’s evolution 179C, on GP tracks as Mario Andretti, Andrea De Cesaris and Bruno Giacomelli that realized a pole place in the usa Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in 1980. In 1982, because of the constant technical changes necessary to compete within the Formula 1 tournaments, the 179 had been changed utilizing the Alfa Romeo 182.