Continuing the celebration of the winners of the 24 Hours of Spa, Spark Models have unveiled 5 further models which are all now available for pre-order.
These will be released a list price of £69.99 including UK delivery, however are available now at a pre-order special price of £64.99. Current estimates for release is July this year, however I would expect a realistic timeframe of Q3 2025.
Spark Porsche 911 #32 Auto Kremer Racing Winner 24 Hours of Spa 1968 1/43 Scale 43SPA1968
The Porsche 911 L #32, driven by Erwin Kremer, Willi Kauhsen, and Helmut Kelleners, clinched victory at the 1968 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, marking a significant milestone for Auto Kremer Racing. Competing in the European Touring Car Challenge, the team completed 285 laps, finishing five laps ahead of the second-place Ford Mustang.
This triumph not only secured the race win but also propelled Kremer Racing into the international motorsport spotlight. The same trio went on to dominate the European Touring Car Championship that year, driving the same Porsche 911 L, further cementing their legacy in motorsport history.
Spark BMW 3.0 CSL #5 Ecurie Jemeda Winner 24 Hours of Spa 1976 1/43 Scale 43SPA1976
The BMW 3.0 CSL #5, driven by Jean-Marie Détrin, Charles van Stalle ("Chavan"), and Nico Demuth, secured victory at the 1976 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
Competing in the European Touring Car Championship, the team achieved an impressive result by completing 290 laps, finishing two laps ahead of the second-place Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV.
This triumph marked a significant achievement for the Ecurie Jemeda team, highlighting the potential of privateer entries in endurance racing.
Spark BMW 530i #10 BMW Castrol/Juma Winner 24 Hours of Spa 1977 1/43 Scale 43SPA1977
The BMW 530i #10, entered by Kinley BMW Castrol/Juma, achieved victory at the 1977 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Driven by Belgian racer Eddy Joosen and French co-driver Jean-Claude Andruet, the team completed 290 laps, securing a 2.5-lap lead over the second-place Vauxhall Magnum.
This triumph marked the first of three Spa 24 Hours wins for Juma, a privateer team led by technician Julien 'Juma' Mampaey, who would go on to dominate the event in the late 1970s and early 1980s .
Spark BMW 635 Csi #21 Juma Winner 24 Hours of Spa 1983 1/43 Scale 43SPA1983
The BMW 635 CSi #21, fielded by the Bastos Juma Racing Team, achieved a landmark victory at the 1983 24 Hours of Spa. Piloted by Thierry Tassin, Hans Heyer, and Armin Hahne, this Group A-specification car—chassis E24 RA1-10—dominated the endurance classic, completing 488 laps and finishing eight laps ahead of the second-placed Schnitzer BMW 635 CSi.
Spark Maserati MC12 GT1 #1 Vitaphone Winner 24 Hours of Spa 2006 1/43 Scale 43SPA2006
The Maserati MC12 GT1 #1, entered by the Vitaphone Racing Team, clinched a dramatic victory at the 2006 24 Hours of Spa. Driven by Michael Bartels, Andrea Bertolini, and Eric van de Poele, the car overcame fierce competition from the pole-sitting Phoenix Racing Aston Martin DBR9 #5.
After a closely contested race, the Maserati secured the win by a margin of just 1 minute and 41 seconds, completing 589 laps . This triumph marked Vitaphone Racing's second consecutive Spa 24 Hours victory and further solidified the MC12's legacy in GT racing.