Despite our ‘shelter in place’ order, we expect a busy week for new arrivals here at MotorsportCollector.com. Last night, we received confirmation of a significant shipment of Spark 1/43 scale models that should arrive late in the week, including the 2 Corvette C7.Rs in their final Le Mans appearance. You can check the complete  list HERE.

We also expect delivery of the 1/18 scale 2019 Rolex 24 Ford GTs in their Motorcraft and Castrol retro liveries from TopSpeed. Only a few extra pieces available at this time. Click HERE.

We finally expect delivery of the 2019 Le Mans and Formula 1 Review videos. next week, along with ‘Formula 1: The Champions – 70 Years of Legendary F1 Drivers’.

Again, due to the Governor’s ‘shelter in place’ order, the Gallery is closed to visitors. We expect little to no problems or delays  in filling internet or telephone orders during this crazy period.

Our first shipments from Spark and Tecnomodel since January arrived yesterday. Highlights include this 1/18 scale Limited Edition (300) Porsche 911 RSR #912 from the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Check out the available models remaining from the shipment HERE.

by Maurice Hamilton       Foreword by Bernie Ecclestone

Photography by The Cahier Arichive

Since the Grand Prix’s start in 1950 just 33 men have achieved the accolade of F1 World Champion. For the first time, legendary F1 commentator Maurice Hamilton and award-winning photographers Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier bring the heroes of this iconic sport together, in a stunning photographic portrayal of the poise, skill and winning mindset that separates the fast from the furious, the elite from the talented.

With exclusive quotes from icons such as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, and including Maurice’s historic interviews with the sport’s lost heroes – including James Hunt and Aryton Senna – F1: The Champions is a beautiful tribute to the most ferocious of sports and the incredible sportsmen who drive at the edge in pursuit of greatness.continuing to write books about racing.

Quite a bargain for just $45.00 plus shipping.

Shipping next week. Reserve HERE

Our shipment of Automodello’s 1/12 scale #36 Dan Gurney Eagle arrived over the weekend. We will begin processing and shipping advance orders today. We do have limited stock of the Signature version on hand for immediate delivery. The Standard and Pure versions are also available via special order while they last.

TopSpeed and TSM Model continue their commitment to produce quality replicas of the top competitors in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship with a lineup of 1/18 and 1/43 scale resin models from the 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

TSM Model has also announced 1/43 scale models of the 2019 IMSA Road America winning #55 Mazda RT-24P DPi and the BMW Team RLL BMW M8 GTLM #24 that finished 3rd in the 2018 Petit Le Mans. 

You can check out the latest TopSpeed 1/18 scale announcements HERE.

TSM Model’s 1/43 scale list is HERE.

The advance order deadline for dealers is March 13.

IMSA models from both lines have been quick sell-outs the past couple of years so we strongly advise that you reserve your selections asap.

Quite a bit of information was added to the  2020 Advance Orders section of MotorsportCollector.com  this past week, including Spark’s 1/43 scale Martini Offshore Boat (nearly a foot long!) seen above a LOT of 1/43 and 1/18 Ferraris, including BBR’s 1/18 scale diecast of Charles Leclerc’s first Formula 1 Pole  and GP winner at Spa last season.

Check everything out HERE!!

The TAG Porsche Turbo Engine was used by McLaren International in Formula 1 from 1984-1987 and scored 2 Constructors World Championships (1984 and 1985) and three Driver World Championships (1984 Niki Lauda, 1985 & 1986 Alain Prost) during that period.

The engine offered is TTE-PO-1-51, which consists of the engine block, sump, heads with valves, and the distinctive TAG badged cam covers. The package also contains a glass ‘coffee table’ cover and a set of Spark Plugs provided by Bosch.

The engine is offered as a display and memorabilia item only.

This package is offered at $8,500.00 US plus all freight costs from the Chicago area.

Please contact me at Paul@MotorsportCollector.com  if you have any questions.

We’ve added 2 new sizes to our Display Case selection:

Our new 1/18 scale ‘Minichamps’ Display Case is designed to fit and enhance the look of the 14″ x 6 1/4 plastic plinth used by Minichamps for their 1//18 sports and racing cars.

$54.95 – Order HERE

Our latest Acrylic Cover is designed to fit over the 14 1/8″ x 7 1/2″ base used by Spark Model for their larger sports cars and current F1 releases. 4 inch interior clearance standard.

$32.95 – Order HERE

Check out our entire Display Case line HERE

One last thing: Last week we discovered that our 1/18 scale ‘Carousel 1’ Acrylic Cover also fits nicely over the current Bburago Ferrari F1 cars!

The latest 2 issues of that great quarterly magazine from Germany are now in stock along with a full restock of all remaining English language back issues. Click HERE!

A slow week for new model arrivals, but one 1/18 Minichamps Porsche that we’ve waited 5 years for just landed!

Porsche 956K #19 ‘Schiesser’ – Team Brun – Bellof/Boutsen – 1985 Hockenheim 1000km

$149.95 – Order HERE