{"product_id":"chase-johnny-lightning-classic-gold-1989-lotus-esprit-calypso-red-version-a-limited-edition-1-64","title":"CHASE! Johnny Lightning Classic Gold 1989 Lotus Esprit Calypso Red Version A Limited Edition 1:64","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJohnny Lightning White Lightning Chase 1989 Lotus Esprit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Lightning | Classic Gold Collection | 2021 Release 4 | Version A | White Lightning Chase | 1:64 Scale | JLS188A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Lightning Chase Model\u003c\/strong\u003e rare chase variation of the standard Calypso Red 1989 Lotus Esprit release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite chase finish\u003c\/strong\u003e distinguishes this model from the regular Version A release shown on the card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic 1989 Lotus Esprit\u003c\/strong\u003e with low wedge profile, pop-up headlamp styling and rear spoiler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiecast metal body and chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e as identified on the original Classic Gold packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e with factory-style wheels, side mirrors, lighting details and Lotus badging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed tan interior\u003c\/strong\u003e visible through the clear glazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition release\u003c\/strong\u003e from a production series marked 1 of 15,100 on the packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector blister packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e with illustrated Classic Gold card and period Lotus Esprit photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficially licensed Lotus model\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by Johnny Lightning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Lightning version takes Johnny Lightning's 1989 Lotus Esprit Classic Gold release and turns it into the chase variation collectors look for. Instead of the Calypso Red finish identified for the standard Version A model, the chase car is finished in white while retaining the tan interior and factory-style detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real Lotus Esprit had already been in production for more than a decade by 1989. Originally introduced for the 1976 model year, the mid-engine Esprit became one of Lotus's longest-running production cars and remained in production through several major revisions until 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:64 Johnny Lightning release reproduces the 1989 Esprit with a diecast metal body and chassis, detailed wheels, rear spoiler, mirrors and contrasting interior. The key collector feature is its White Lightning chase status, making this the harder-to-find variation of JLS188A compared with the standard Calypso Red release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/johnny-lightning-diecast-cars\" title=\"Johnny Lightning Diecast Cars\"\u003eJohnny Lightning Diecast Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/lotus-diecast-cars\" title=\"Lotus Diecast Cars\"\u003eLotus Diecast Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/classic-sports-cars\" title=\"Classic Sports Car Diecast\"\u003eClassic Sports Car Diecast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/chase-model-diecast-1-64\" title=\"Chase Model Diecast 1:64\"\u003eChase Model Diecast 1:64\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/1-64-diecast-cars\" title=\"1:64 Diecast Cars\"\u003e1:64 Diecast Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Collector Questions and Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the White Lightning chase version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The white exterior identifies this as the White Lightning chase variation of the standard Calypso Red Version A release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the White Lightning chase limited to 15,100 pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe packaging identifies the overall release as a limited edition of 15,100 pieces. It does not state that 15,100 White Lightning chase cars were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the chase different from the regular release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main visible difference is the finish. The regular Version A model is Calypso Red, while this White Lightning chase is finished in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a metal body and chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The original packaging specifically identifies the model as having a diecast metal body and chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this still in the original packaging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The model shown is enclosed in its original Johnny Lightning Classic Gold blister packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnny Lightning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48479574458589,"sku":"001-S3-B4-JLS188A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/5365\/3981\/files\/jls188a-johnny-lightning-1989-lotus-esprit-calypso-red-white-lightning-chase-1-64-scale-diecast-car-2a.jpg?v=1788184926","url":"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/products\/chase-johnny-lightning-classic-gold-1989-lotus-esprit-calypso-red-version-a-limited-edition-1-64","provider":"Traxxi Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}