Built to look like it just ran the 24 hours of Le Mans sports car race in 1985, this diorama took two months to complete. The model is made from metal and resin, is 24″ x 24,” and weighs about 25lbs. The car was initially built from a kit with extensive detail work being added to make it look dirty and beat up.
The 24 hours of Le Mans is a race of endurance that takes place annually around Le Mans, France. Renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious races, it is a cornerstone of motorsport. First run in 1923, it’s the world’s oldest active endurance race.
This model was built by George Argiris, a San Francisco Bay area native and now local San Diego artist. As a child, he frequently visited the Laguna Seca raceway in the 1980s and would photograph the cars in action. This model was inspired by his love for Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) Class C racing.
