Month: November 2025

Over the weekend we received a restock of most of our popular Display Cases and Acrylic Covers. We also added a new Acrylic Cover to our lineup that fits 1/18 TopSpeed models on their new for 2025 factory base. The Cover features 5 inch interior clearance to accommodate taller models with antennae and fits nicely on the lip of the new base.

We also received a restock of the ‘Tall Tecno’ Acrylic Cover that we introduced earlier this year with the arrival of Tecnomodel’s high wing McLaren M8B. Looks great with your McLaren or any other 1/18 Tecnomodel.

Advance orders will ship by Thanksgiving.

1961 was the greatest – and in some ways most difficult – year of Phil Hill’s racing career. As a works driver for Ferrari, Hill won the Belgian and Italian Grand Prix on his way to becoming the first American to win the Formula One World Championship.

Sadly, teammate Wolfgang von Trips died at Monza the day Hill clinched his title.

In sports cars, Hill and Olivier Gendebien won both the 1961 24 Hours of Le Mans – their second of 3 victories as a team – and the 1961 12 Hours of Sebring driving the Ferrari 250 TR61.

Tecnomodel has announced they will produce 7 versions of the 1961 World Sports Car Championship winning Ferrari 250 TR61 in 1/18 scale Limited Editions.

In addition to the Sebring and Le Mans winning cars, the list includes the 1961 GP di Pescara winning #4 (Bandini / Scarletti), the #11 Le Mans runner up of Parkes / Mariesse, a Press Car and two versions driven by the Rodriguez Brothers at Le Mans (#17, DNF) and the Nurburgring 1000km (#5, 2nd).

Tecnomodel has also announced Driver Figure versions of the Benetton B196, Footwork FA13 and Larrousse Lola LC88 Formula One cars.

You can check out everything HERE.

Unfortunately, we have a very short pre-order window on all of the above. We must submit orders by the close of business this Friday, November 21. Please drop me a note if you have any questions.

Paul

A project conceived in close collaboration with Ferrari, this stylish edition features exclusive content from the Ferrari Archives and private collections around the world. It brings together many unseen photographs, sketches, and original documents related to famed Ferrari drivers like Ascari, Fangio, Hawthorn, Phil Hill, Surtees, Lauda, Scheckter, and Schumacher, revealing the stories behind Ferrari’s victories, its key protagonists, and its legacy. There’s also a comprehensive, never-before-seen appendix cataloging every victory since 1947.

From thrilling triumphs on the racetrack to the meticulous craftsmanship behind every model, this volume captures the essence of what makes Ferrari the most coveted name in automotive history, a brand that continues to push the limits of possibility. Whether you’re a collector, an enthusiast, or simply a lover of unparalleled design and performance, this is the ultimate tribute to Ferrari’s enduring legacy.

Hardbound | 688 pages | 11.0″ x 14.7″ | 13.10 lb

$150.00 – Reserve for December Delivery HERE

Spark Model has announced 12 Vintage Rally Cars from the 1950s thru early 1990s that they will produce in 1/43 scale. Click HERE for the full list.

Must reserve by Tuesday, November 25.

Spark Model will produce 13 of the entries from the 2025 US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in 1/43 scale, including Max Verstappen’s winning Red Bull with Pit Boards on an oversized base. Check everything out HERE. Must reserve by Tuesday, November 25.

We’ve added 1/18 scale Spark Model to our November clearance sale.

25% Off our in-stock inventory. Click HERE.

The November 2025 1/18 TopSpeed and 1/43 TSM Model lists have been uploaded to the New Model Announcements section of MotorsportCollector.com.

The Advance Order Deadline is Monday, November 24.

Our entire inventory (70 different) 1/18 scale Limited Edition resin models by Tecnomodel is on sale for the month of November. Check out the list HERE.

We are now accepting orders for the 2025 Le Mans Annual.

As usual, we plan to air freight copies from Europe in early December.

Reserve early to avoid disappointment.

An Estate Collection of 33 mostly out of print and Excellent Condition 24 Hours of Le Mans Annual Books has just been posted to the website. One of each available. Click HERE.