Month: March 2026

We recently acquired a small collection of handbuilt 1/43 scale models.

Check them out HERE.

21 Classic Formula 1, Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, Nurburgring and Rally Cars

The latest announcement from Spark Models contains an excellent selection of 1/18 race and rally cars, including the 1979 Daytona and Sebring winning Porsches, the 1988 Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR-9, Jackie Stewart’s 1969 South African Grand Prix winning high winged Matra MS10, three different winning Lancia rally cars, the winning BMW Alpina 2900CS from the 1972 Nurburgring 24 Hour and much more.

Check out everything HERE.

Must reserve by 10am CDT on Wednesday, April 8.

We expect delivery of the 1/18 scale Replicarz Exclusives 1982 Indianapolis 500 winning Gordon Johncock Patrick Racing STP Wildcat Cosworth later this week.

SOLD OUT.

Today we spotlight two lists of 1/43 Limited Edition National Series models (25 total) to finish a busy week of New Product Announcements from Spark Model.

The first list features 10 entries from the 2025 Macau GT Cup – FIA World Cup 2025.

The second list contains an assortment of 15 models added to Spark’s Belgian, French, Japan, UK and US National Series.

Perhaps the most significant items announced are a trio of Porsche 550 Spyders that finished 1-2-3 in the Sports 1500 Class to give Porsche their first Class Victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring 70 years ago this month. Wolfgang von Trips and Hans Herrmann drove the winning #41 Porsche to 6th overall and the Class win, followed by the #43 Jack McAfee / Pete Lovely car that finished 7th and the Marshall / Brundage / von Hanstein #66 in 14th.

Pre-order all three of these special Porsche models for a 10% discount. We will confirm the discount upon receipt of your order.

Advance Order Deadline for these models is 10am (CDT) Friday, March 27.

1/18 & 1/43 scale models from Spark

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the unique 6-wheeled Tyrrell P34 Grand Prix car, Spark Model has announced plans to produce a series of 1/18 and 1/43 scale models tracing the evolution of the P34 from it’s Presentation in 1975 thru it’s maiden F1 season.

The 1/18 and 1/43 range from Spark Model will highlight the P34’s best finishes from the 1976 Formula One World Championship, including the fantastic 1-2 finish by Jody Sheckter and Patrick Depailler in the Swedish GP.

Ordering Details:

1/18 scale HERE.

1/43 scale HERE

Must reserve by April 8.

Additional Announcements from Spark Model have been slowly trickling out all week. A set of 1/18 Road Cars and 1/43 scale Le Mans racers have been posted to our New Model Announcements section.

The Road Car list contains 5 offerings; 2 Lamborghinis, 2 Porsches and a beautiful Maserati Bora. The Le Mans list contains 4 Porsche GT cars that competed in the 1990s, 4 sports cars (3 Jags and a Maserati 300S) from the 1950s and a Cougar C22 prototype from 1989 .

Only thumbnail photos were provided.

We expect more to come later this week. Stay tuned!

Spark Model will produce 1/12 scale resin replicas of the two Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercars that competed in the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Must reserve by 10am Friday, March 20. Deposit required.

Details HERE.

1/18 & 1/43 BBR Competition – 1/18 TopSpeed – 1/43 TSM Model

There will be 4 different Ferrari 296 GT3 cars produced in both 1/18 and 1/43 scale in the BBR Competition line including the 2025 IMSA Laguna Seca livery of DragonSpeed , two Arise Racing versions from the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour and a Presentation version of the new Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO.

Details and ordering information can be found HERE.

This month’s 1/18 scale TopSpeed lineup includes the 2025 Daytona winning #7 Porsche 963 of Porsche Penske Motorsport along with a stunning Aston Martin Valhalla in Podium Green, an equally beautiful McLaren 750S in Base White, a Nissan LB-Silhouette Works GT 35GT RR Ver.1 in Matt Gray and an Abarth 595 LB-Works x Abas Works IZTK.

Details and ordering information can be found HERE.

Last but not least, there are 8 forthcoming 1/43 scale road and racing models in this months announcement from TSM Model including the Mercedes-AMG GT3 #888 of Mercedes-AMG Team GMR from the 2025 Meguier’s Bathurst 12 Hour a Ford Mustang Dark Horse from the Ford Performance Racing School, assorted Honda Preludes, a pair of Nissan LB Silhouettes and a BMW M5.

Details and ordering Infomation can be found HERE.

The advance order deadline for all of the above is Monday, March 23.

Coming Next Week

By Frank Hopkinson

Discover the inside story of Formula 1’s most influential designer, Adrian Newey, and unlock the secrets behind decades of championship-winning innovation.  
 
This unofficial and unauthorised biography promises exclusive insights, technical revelations and a visual journey through the career of the man who changed F1 forever.  
 
Whether you’re a motorsport fan, an engineering enthusiast or simply love stories of relentless ambition, you’ll find inspiration and fascination in every chapter, including: 

• A chronological account of Adrian Newey’s career, from his early days at Fittipaldi to his era-defining work at Williams, McLaren, Red Bull and now Aston Martin. 
• Behind-the-scenes stories of legendary cars and championship seasons, including the record-breaking Red Bull RB19 and Newey’s pivotal role in shaping F1’s technical landscape.
• Technical deep-dives and infographics that reveal Newey’s design philosophies and innovations.
• Personal anecdotes, rare images and untold stories that bring Newey’s competitive spirit and creative genius to life.
• The latest chapter in Newey’s journey: his dramatic departure from Red Bull and high-profile move to Aston Martin, with F1 watching to see if he can win a championship with a fourth team.
• A chapter on Newey’s exclusive sports cars, the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Red Bull RB17. 

Adrian Newey: An Illustrated Biography of F1’s Greatest Designer is the ultimate guide to the achievements, challenges and legacy of Formula 1’s most influential designer, inviting you to explore the story behind the machines and the mind that shaped them. 

Hardbound | 240 pages

$30.00 – Reserve your copy HERE.

1/18 scale diecast from Acme Trading Co.

Al Unser and Mario Andretti scored back to back USAC Dirt Car Championships in 1973 & 1974 for Vel’s Parnelli Jones Racing.

Vel’s Parnelli Jones racing was founded in 1969 by Parnelli Jones and Velko ‘Vel’ Miletich. The team quickly became a powerhouse in USAC competition and came to be known as the ‘Superteam’ with legends Al Unser, Mario Andretti and Joe Leonard behind the wheel.

VPJ and Al Unser would win the 1970 and 1971 Indianapolis 500s with the team winning the USAC National Championships 3 years in a row with Al Unser (1970) and Joe Leonard (1971 & 1972). 

In 1974-76 the team briefly competed in Formula 1 with Mario Andretti behind the wheel of the VPJ4 and VPJ4A Parnelli Grand Prix car.

1/18 Dirt Champ Car Features Include: Removeable engine cover, poseable steering, rubber tires, plumbed and wired Ford engine, fully detailed interior, full roll cage frame, serialized plate.

FUTURE RELEASE – $129.95 – Reserve HERE