Minichamps 1/18 BAR Honda 007 Takuma Sato 2005 "Chinese GP 555". A very nice BAR 007 conversion to represent the car that raced at the Chinese GP 16th October 2005 with Takuma Sato who ended up retiring from the race with mechanical problems in lap 34. This also comes with a signed photo print last picture. The car base and box are in good condition and overall a stunning model to have in anyones collection. Post is RM 2nd signed for or RM International tracked and signed for overseas buyers. Please feel free to look at other items i have for sale thanks.

The BAR 007 was a F1 car used by British American Racing in the 2005 F1 season. The car was driven by Jenson Button and Takuma Sato, although Sato was replaced by Anthony Davidson for the Malaysian GP as he had the flu. The team's test driver was Enrique Bernoldi along with Davidson.

The team had a poor start to the season, and were involved in controversy over the minimum weight of their cars (see below), and were disqualified from one race, banned from another two, and also did not start in Indianapolis due to use of Michelin tyres. The team failed to score a point until the French GP. However, the team's fortunes were turning slightly, and Jenson Button scored points in all of the last 10 races, including two podium finishes. Takuma Sato only scored one point in the entire season, and was subsequently sacked from the team.