Rally Model Cars 1/18 - Group B, WRC, Lancia, Audi

Rally Model Cars, Group B, WRC, Monte-Carlo, motorsport history

Rally racing has produced the most iconic race cars in history, and therefore the most collected model cars. From the Lancia Stratos of the 70s to today’s Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, through the absolute golden age of Group B (1982-1986) and the Subaru-Mitsubishi WRC era of the 2000s.

At Frakaxessoires, a rigorous selection of rally model cars in 1/18 and 1/43: Minichamps (WRC reference), IXO (huge catalogue), Spark (contemporary), Sun Star (premium historic 1/18), Trofeu (70s-80s European).

Group B (1982-1986), the absolute golden age

Four years of technical madness: supercharged 4×4 engines exceeding 500 hp. Tragically interrupted after the 1986 accidents (Toivonen-Cresto, Joaquim Santos).

Lancia 037 (Markku Alén), Sun Star, Spark
Audi Quattro S1 E2 (Walter Röhrl, Stig Blomqvist), Minichamps, Sun Star
Peugeot 205 T16 E2 (Timo Salonen), Norev, Sun Star
Lancia Delta S4 (Henri Toivonen), Sun Star, Spark
Ford RS200, MG Metro 6R4, Renault 5 Maxi Turbo

The complete Group B in 1/18 Sun Star = ~1,400 CHF for 7 models.

Group A and modern WRC (1987-today)

Lancia Delta HF Integrale, 6 consecutive manufacturer titles, record (Sun Star, IXO)
Subaru Impreza WRC, Colin McRae 1995, Burns 2001, Solberg 2003 (Sun Star, IXO)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Tommi Mäkinen 4× world champion
Citroën Xsara/C4/DS3 WRC, the Loeb era 9× world champion
Ford Focus/Fiesta WRC, Toyota Yaris WRC (current era)
Hybrid Rally1: Toyota GR Yaris, Hyundai i20 N, Ford Puma (Spark)

FAQ Rally Model Cars

Which rally model to buy first?

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Martini Sun Star 1/18 (~150 CHF). Absolute icon, Martini livery, excellent finish.

Why are Group B models so expensive?

Limited production, very strong demand. Sun Star Group B series no longer in production: first editions now 200-300 CHF each.

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