With Le Mans 2025 just around the corner, get in the mood
with the official teaser from the FIA WEC – a high-octane preview of the
world’s greatest endurance race - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyEPrsHxkvs&t=1s
Lastly we have the reminder from the news last week,. Grand Prix models is on the move to a new home in Wales!
Grand Prix Models,
Unit 23,
Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate,
Brecon,
Powys,
LD3 8LA
Please make a note of the new address. Of course all our other contacts remain the same, even the telephone number.
5 June
Top Speed: is working on 18th scale models of the 2025 Bathurst "Test Card" & Daytona 24hrs Korthoff Competition Mercedes GT3 Evos, Pfaff Motorsports' Sebring 12hrs Lamborghini Huracan & the Meyer Shank Acura ARX-06 GTP as race at Daytona this year too...
TrueScale: during Q4 will issue the 2025 Daytona 24hrs Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06 GTP and new colours for the Kamborghini Revuelto, Countach LP800-4 & Huracan Sterrato (in autumn camouflage!) 43rd scale resincast models...
Spark: A selection of Spa and Le Mans land this week including four fresh Aston Martins such as the Walkenhorst Vantage GT3 EVOs #36 & #35, Spa 24H, joined by Heart of Racing #27 & D'Station Racing #777, all in 1:43 scale...
Spark: Now available, an F1 underdog joining the grid with the Life L190 Judd #39 as driven by Bruno Giacomelli during pre-practice at the 1990 Portuguese Grand Prix, capturing one of Formula 1's most infamous backmarkers. Further treats for F1 fans with the releases of the Aston Martin DBR5 #18 (Roy Salvadori, 1960 British GP) and the Lotus 49 #16 (John Love, 1969 South African GP)...
TopSpeed: Two Daytona 2024 stars join the grid in 1:18 with Acura ARX-06 GTP #40, WTR Andretti, 3rd overall and the much loved "Rexy" Porsche 911 GT3 R #77, AO Racing...
GTMinichamps: A great week for F1 collectors with seven new releases including McLaren MCL38s from Norris (Miami & Monaco) and Piastri (Monaco & Hungary), Russell’s Austria-winning Mercedes W15, Perez’s Red Bull RB20, and Norris’s 2023 MCL60...
Autocult: continue to celebrate the history of automotive oddities with this pair scheduled for June/July delivery - Singer Popular 1935 Viena Capellanes & Aero 750 Sport Coupe Czechoslovakia 1000 Miles 1934 #14 Nimshaus...
Avenue 43: white & metallic blue are the colour choices for its new 1972 Opel Admiral B ZDF Coupe expected before the end of the month...
Tameo: announces a completely new reworked master for the 1995 Ferrari 412T2 that took Jean Alesi to his only win in Formula 1. This 43rd scale metal kit will ne available later in the year...
Mini GT: lists a 1:64 diecast 20 piece box set limited edition 1984 Race of Champions Mercedes 190 Evo & 2024 Daytona 24hrs Acura ARX-06 #10 Konica & Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 #78 Forte Racing all for Q4/2025...
BBR: has added 1:64 diecast models of the 2008 Spa 24hrs winning Maserati MC12 plus new road Ferrari SF90 & Ferrari 812 Competizione, Ferrari 296 GTB and Ferrari Daytona SP3 in new colours...
4 June
Matrix: are preparing to release its 1:42 models of the 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Italsuisse/Frua open & with hardtop, the very odd Land Rover 109 Bell Aurens Longnose open and closed & Lotus Elan 26R Le Mans Coupe Streamliner 1964 Ian Walker Racing Team...
Spark: fresh in stock and full of GT racing pedigree, these 1:43's are packed with class: The delivery includes Le Mans BMW M4 WRT, Corvette Z06, Porsche Nürburgring GT3,. From Spa to Nürburgring, Monte Carlo to Le Mans, these models bring the action to your shelf...
Cult Scale Models: offers two new 1:18 road car models with the two-tone 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Berlina and the somewhat less glamourous 1973 Austin Alegro. Each is available in three colours...
Spark: and finally, in new road cars we can look forward to 1:43 & 1:18 McLaren Solus GT & Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider, 1:43 Rimac Nevera Time Attack & Aston MArtin Valiant from the Goodwood Festival last year...
Spark: in 18th scale news, available for pre-order are Macau 2024 1st & 2nd, classic Le Mans McLarens & Porsche, 1973 Spa 24hrs winner, 1997 & 1999 Daytona 24hrs winners & Formula 1 Renault RS10, Tyrrell 003 & Williams FW11...
Sparky: later in the year we can expetct to see the first 1:64 diecast models of this year's Japanese Super GT500 & GT300 models, 25 in total in the collection...
TrueScale: fans of endurance racing and GT competition, our latest 1:43 scale arrivals are a real treat! These models capture the bold liveries and rich detail from iconic events including the Le Mans, IMSA Daytona 24 Hours, & other GT series. From factory-backed prototypes to fan-favourite liveries like bright pink “Roxy” liveries, these cars are packed with character. And for F1 fans, there’s even a tribute to Ayrton Senna, with a striking livery inspired by his legendary helmet.
3 June
Spark: fantastic news for British race fans and all fans of the cut and thrust of touring car racing with the announcement of 1:43 2025 BTCC NAPA Racing UK Ford Focus & West Surrey Racing BMW 330i limited edition models. Good support now will encourage more to be looked at...
BBR: has added the 1:43 Miami Grand Prix special decoration Ferrai SF-25 to the future production list along with 1:18 diecast versions too as well as Hamilton & Zhou's SF-23 test cars...
29 May
Looksmart: has added more 1:43 & 1:18 race versions of the Formula 1 Ferrari SF-25 with Leclerc Monaco & Miami, Hamilton Miami plus 1:5 helmets too...
Evrat: is preparing to ship its two new 1:43 hand built versions of the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'Mat Pourtout in yellow & black Coupe or blue spider...
Spark: has put out an additional list of 2025 Formula 1 drivers crash helmets offering alternaive decorations for Albon, Ocon, Alonso, Russell, Antonelli & Tsunoda plus first offerings for Piastri, Doohan & Colapinto...
Grand Prix Models Studio: commissioned from us by John Watson we have one only spare 1:43 hand built model of his 1969 Thruxton Formula 2 Lotus 48 run by Team Ireland. Huge thanks to two of our very keen Lotus collectors for their help in identifying the correct colour scheme...
Looksmart: expected during mid-June are the six 1:43 2024 Ferrari 296 GT3s, the Vista SF Corsa, GR Racing & JMW Motorsport from Le Mans along with the Kessel Racing & Rinaldi Racing cars from Spa 24hrs. Also the Charles Leclerc 1:5 helmet 1st Monza...
28 May
Spark: there's a huge shipment of 1:43 Spa 24hrs, DTM, GT300 GT3s plus Nurburgring 24hrs GT3, GT4 & others, Norris Miami winner & Ricciardo Singapore, rally Alpines, GT40 Ring 1000kms & 1:64 2024 Formula 1 & Le Mans models...
Werk83: there's a substantial group of new 1:18 classic & historic diecast releases that includes Formula 1 Ferrari & Jordan, DTM BMW, Mercedes & Opel, Le Mans Ferrari, DRM Ford & Mercedes, Targa Florio Porsche, GT racing Mercedes & Porsche & Nurburgring 24hrs "Flying Fox" Opel Manta...
Tameo: has delivered its new 1:43 metal kit of the 1986 BMW powered Benetton B186 modelled on the USA Grand Prix in Detroit where the team coloured the Pirelli tyre sidewalls in different colours...
Spark: with the 2025 Le Mans 24hrs just around the corner, here we have plenty of 2024 subjects in 1:18 with Alpine, BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Lamborghini, Oreca, Peugeot, Porsche & Toyota plus Spa 24hrs Aston winner, BMW, Huracan, Mercedes, Super GT Nissan & Toyota, Nurburgring 24hsr Porsche, 2011 Audi Le Mans winner reissue & 1:12 2023 Iron Dames & "Rexy" Porsches...
Looksmart: new releases in 18th scale are the Leclerc & Sainz Jnr 2023 Singapore Ferrari SF-23 winner & 2024 Miami Ferrari SF-24 along with 1:12 2024 Le Mans winning Ferrari 499P & yellow AF Corse entry too...
Top Studio: after a delay due to extended ill health, we now have the 1:12 Suzuki Ecstar detailing parts for the Tamiya plastic kit as well as resin nut & bolt "rivet" sets...