1/43 Model Cars — Spark, Minichamps, Norev, IXO

1/43 Model Cars — the scale for large collections, in Switzerland

The 1/43 scale is the historical scale of car modelling, born in the 1930s with the first Dinky Toys. Today it’s the reference scale for large thematic collections: F1, rally, endurance, touring cars. At ~10 cm long, a 1/43 model takes five times less space than a 1/18 — you can line up 100, 200, or even 500 models in a living room cabinet.

At Frakaxessoires, over 120 1/43 models in permanent stock, sourced from the best specialist manufacturers: Spark (endurance, Le Mans, GT), Minichamps (F1 reference), Norev (quality generalist), IXO (popular rally), Brumm, Premium ClassiXXs.

Why choose 1/43?

Volume: 5× less bulky than 1/18, 100 pieces in a living room cabinet.
Budget: 25-90 CHF per model, vs 80-250 CHF in 1/18.
Thematic coherence: only format that lets you rebuild a complete grid (Le Mans 1989, F1 1976, WRC 2001).
Graphic precision: premium manufacturers (Spark, Minichamps) achieve superb detail for the size.
No mechanics: no opening doors, less fragile.

The big 1/43 manufacturers

Spark

Absolute reference for modern endurance and GT. Over 4,000 references in the world catalogue. Covers all WEC, IMSA, Le Mans, ELMS seasons since 2010. Display cases with engraved base. Price: 60-120 CHF.

Minichamps

The German historical manufacturer of 1/43 F1 and rally. Officially licensed models (Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes AMG). Complete F1 seasons available. Price: 70-110 CHF.

Norev / IXO / Brumm

Norev: French production cars, excellent value (30-60 CHF). IXO: popular and historic rally, broad catalogue at accessible prices (25-50 CHF). Brumm: classic Italian Ferraris and Alfa Romeos.

Recommended thematic collections

Historical F1 1970-1990: MP4/4 Senna, FW14B Mansell, MP4/13 Häkkinen — ~30 models for 20 years of F1.
1989 24 Hours of Le Mans (Sauber-Mercedes dominance): Mercedes C9, Porsche 962C, Jaguar XJR-9, Aston Martin AMR1.
Group B rally 1982-1986: Lancia 037, Delta S4, Audi Quattro S1, Peugeot 205 T16, Ford RS200 — see our rally selection.
WRC 2001-2005 (Subaru-Mitsubishi era): Impreza WRC, Lancer Evo, 206 WRC, Focus WRC, Xsara WRC.
Le Mans Hypercar 2023-2025: Toyota GR010, Ferrari 499P, Porsche 963, Cadillac V-Series.R, Peugeot 9X8.

Shipping in Switzerland

Throughout Switzerland, 1-3 working days, CHF 9.– (free from CHF 200). Free pickup at the shop in Muraz-Collombey within 24h.

FAQ 1/43 Model Cars

How many 1/43s fit in a standard display case?

An IKEA Detolf case (43×163 cm) holds about 120 1/43 models, vs 24 models in 1/18.

What’s the difference between Spark and Minichamps?

Spark leads modern endurance (LMP1, LMH, GT3). Minichamps dominates historical F1 and rally.

Do 1/43 models have opening doors?

No, almost never. 1/43 prioritizes exterior finish (paint, decals, wheels).

Can you order a complete F1 season?

Yes, to order. Count 22 models for a complete season. Lead time 6-12 weeks.

Also discover our 1/18 model cars in Switzerland, premium 1/64 model cars, and our complete catalogue.