Sauber Mercedes C9 1st Le Mans 1989 #63 Mass/Reuter/Dickens by Spark
Sauber Mercedes C9 1st Le Mans 1989
Alternative version SPK4762 #61 & SPK4763 #62
The 1989 running of the Le Mans 24 hours saw a hard-fought battle between Jaguar and Sauber Mercedes, the latter’s superior reliability seeing them take control in the later stages of the race. The lines of the car have been neatly modelled by Spark and the simple silver paint finish means that the crisp panel lines are all clearly visible. There’s a reasonable amount of detail on show under the rear end and the carbon-wrapped wing is perched on a fine etched mount. The few decals are well placed, but the drivers’ names and the scrutineering plates are quite obviously under-sized, which is very frustrating.
| Description: | Sauber Mercedes C9 1st Le Mans 1989 #63 Mass/Reuter/Dickens |
| Catalogue#: | SPKLM089 |
| Product Type: | Resincast |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Le Mans |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Mass J, Baldi M, Dickens S |
| Sponsors: | #63, AEG |
| Dates: | 1989 |
| Race/Position: | Winner |
| Release Date: | Due: ?/2026 reisue |
| Weight: | 325 grams |
| Comments: | - |
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The range which changed the 1:43 model market and for which we coined the term 'resincast'. Resin rather than traditional diecast bodies mean that relatively short production runs can be made and what might be marginal subjects become viable. Quality is very consistent with plenty of fine etch used where necessary. A huge range is the result, covering all aspects of (mostly postwar) motorsport and a wide variety of road cars. We typically see around 30 new subjects released per month and pre-orders are strongly recommended. Made in China & Madagascar.