Welcome to my F1 Diecast Model Collection
Welcome to my Diecast Model Collection, I trust you find it as interesting as I do. There are over 400 models in my F1 Collection and they are all on this website. I have been a fan of Formula 1 since the mid 70’s, when a John Player Special was a racing car and not just a cigarette brand. In addition, Martini Brabham’s were screaming around the streets of Monte-Carlo and the “Anytime, Any Place, Any Where” TV Ad’s were common place.
As a result this ignited my early interest in design and branding along with building my Diecast Model Collection.
Lotus F1 Collection
The Collection
Being a Designer and Photographer, I recently set to and photographed all of my Diecast Model Collection and this Catalogue Website is the result. You can use the links on the right-hand side or menu across the top to see the cars. You can search by: Driver, Teams, Years, Brands and World Champions. There are still several additions to be made which will be added over time.
Hope you enjoy looking at my Diecast Model Collection, feel free to make any Comments and add a Review to the Individual Cars.
Onyx Models
These were the 1st range of cars I purchased back in the late 80’s early 90’s. The Alain Prost McLaren MP4/04, now looking a bit tired, was my initial purchase.
Minichamps
The Olivier Panis Ligier JS43, Monaco 1996 Grand Prix Winner was the first Minichamps car for my Diecast Model Collection.
Up until the launch of the Formula 1 Car Collection in 2016, all of my old cars had been packed away. Looking at the list of proposed cars i the Formula 1 Car Collection, my interest was re-ignited and I started to look and see what else was available. In addition to the well-known Minichamps models, I had never heard of Spark Models before and in no time at all my collection was growing rapidly.
My all-time favourite is the Spark Ligier JS5 – the most expensive car I ever purchased.
Models per Team in the Collection
- Ferrari – 61 Models
- Williams – 39 Models
- McLaren – 35 Models
- Lotus – 27 Models
- Ligier – 25 Models
- Brabham – 21 Models
- Mercedes – 17 Models
- Tyrrell – 15 Models
- Red Bull – 12 Models
- Jordan – 11 Models
Models per Driver in the Collection
- Ayrton Senna – 25 Models
- Jacques Laffite- 16 models
- Lewis Hamilton – 14 Models
- Sebastian Vettel – 13 Models
- Michael Schumacher – 12 Models
- Nelson Piquet – 10 models
- Damon Hill – 10 models
- Emerson Fittipaldi – 9 models
- Rubens Barrichello – 7 models
- Felipe Massa – 6 Models
F1 Transporter Trucks
F1 Car Collection
UK
F1 Auto Collection
Italy
F1 Rennwagen Kollektion
Germany
F1 Car Collection
Australia
F1 Machine Collection
Japan
F1 Collection de Voitures
France
F1 Team Features
Ligier Gitanes
Winning Drivers:
- Jacques Laffite
- Patrick Depailler
- Didier Pironi
- Olivier Panis
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Scuderia Ferrari
World Champions:
- Michael Schumacher
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Jody Scheckter
- Niki Lauda
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Marlboro McLaren
World Champions
- Emerson Fittipaldi
- James Hunt
- Niki Lauda
- Alain Prost
- Ayrton Senna
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Rothmans Williams
World Champions
- Damon Hill
- Jacques Villeneuve
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Mercedes Petronas
World Champions:
- Lewis Hamilton
- Nico Rosberg
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Martini Brabham
Winning Drivers:
- Carlos Reutemann
- Carlos Pace
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Canon Williams
World Champions:
- Nelson Piquet
- Nigel Mansell
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Camel Team Lotus
Winning Drivers:
- Ayrton Senna
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Talbot Gitanes
Winning Drivers:
- Jacques Laffite
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JPS Team Lotus
Winning Drivers:
- Emerson Fittipaldi
- Ronnie Peterson
- Marion Andretti
- Ayrton Senna
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F1 Car Collection Models (see all in the collection here)
Nelson Piquet 1983
Brabham BT52B
Lorenzo Bandini 1964
Ferrari 512F1
Sebastian Vettel 2008
Toro Rosso STR3
Jean-Pierre Jabouille 1979
Renault RS10
Gilles Villeneuve 1977
Ferrari 312T2
Ronnie Peterson 1971
March 711
Mika Salo 1999
Ferrari F399
Jacques Laffite 1979
Ligier JS11
John Surtees 1967
Honda RA300
James Hunt 1975
Hesketh 308B
Sebastian Vettel 2015
Ferrari SF15-T
Alberto Ascari 1952
Ferrari 375 Indy
Jenson Button 2005
Honda RA106
Michele Alboreto 1982
Tyrrell 011
Mario Andretti 1978
Lotus 79
Bruno Giacomelli 1979
Alfa Romeo 177
Aytron Senna 1985
Lotus 97T
Jean-Pierre Beltroise 1972
BRM P160B
Felipe Massa 2004
Sauber C23
Damon Hill 1994
Williams FW16
Robert Kubica 2008
BMW Sauber F1 08
Mika Hakkinen 1999
McLaren MP4/14
Jacques Villeneuve 1997
Williams FW19
Alain Prost 1985
McLaren MP4/2B
Rubens Barrichello 2004
Ferrari F2004
1982 – Didier Pironi
Ferrari 126 C2
Lewis Hamilton – 2020
Mercedes W11
2010 – Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull RB6
1997 – Gerhard Berger
Benetton B197
1994 – Damon Hill
Williams FW15
1999 – Pedro de la Rosa
Arrows A20
2016 – Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes W07
1982 – Keke Rosberg
Williams FW08
2017 – Fernando Alonso
McLaren MCL32
1998 – Ricardo Rosset
Tyrrell 026
1999 – Olivier Panis
Prost AP02
2016 – Jenson Button
McLaren MP4/31
1994 – Ayrton Senna
Williams FW16
2017 – Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes W08
2019 – Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes W10
2011 – Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull RB7
1984 – Jacques Laffite
Williams FW09
2015 – Felipe Massa
Williams FW37
1975 – Patrick Depailler
Tyrrell 007
1996 – Olivier Panis
Ligier JS43
2006 – Fernando Alonso
Renault R26
1977 – James Hunt
McLaren M26
2001 – Jos Verstappen
Arrows A22
1997 – Damon Hill
Arrows FA18
1998 – Damon Hill
Jordan 198
1992 – Damon Hill
Brabham BT60
1977 – Carlos Pace
Brabham BT45B
1995 – Michael Schumacher
Benetton B195
1998 – Pedro Diniz
Arrows A19
1979 – Patrick Depailler
Ligier JS11
2008 – Kazuki Nakajima
Williams FW30
Spark Models (see all in the collection here)
1976 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Copersucar FD04
1975 – Jacques Laffite
Williams FD04
1977 – Jacques Laffite
Ligier JS7
1976 – James Hunt
McLaren M23
1993 – Martin Brundle
Ligier JS39
1981 – Jacques Laffite
Ligier JS17
1988 – Rene Arnoux
Ligier JS31
Lendas Brasileiras do Automobilismo (see all)
1999 – Rubens Barrichello
Stewart SF3
1990 – Nelson Piquet
Benetton Ford B190
1987 – Ayrton Senna
Lotus 99T
2010 – Bruno Senna
HRT Cosworth F110
2009 – Rubens Barrichello
Brawn GP Mercedes BGP 001
1990 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/5B
1975 – Jose Carlos Pace
Brabham BT44B
1974 – Emerson Fittipaldi
McLaren M23
1972 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus 72D
1985 – Ayrton Senna
Lotus 97T
1984 – Ayrton Senna
Toleman TG184
1988 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/4
1991 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/6
1994 – Rubens Barrichello
Jordan 194
Top 5 F1 Most Viewed Cars on this Website:
No:1
Jack Brabham – Brabham BT19
Winning his 3rd World Championship in 1966, Jack Brabham became the first and to this day, only driver to win the F1 World Championship in a car baring his own name. But for some reliability issues he would have also won in 1967, the Championship going to team mate Denis Hulme.
It’s very interesting looking at the listing of most viewed cars. The Brabham BT19 especially one with the driver figure is a very sought after model, Spark making a version, which may be re-released at some time. Here is the link to the complete Top 30
No:2
Nino Farina – Alfa Romeo 158
No:3
Damon Hill – Arrows A18
No:4
Niki Lauda – Brabham BT46
No:5
Michael Schumacher – Ferrari F2004
F1CC Tobacco Decals
Tobacco Decals
The regulations concerning Tobacco Advertising prevent a lot of model cars from displaying the original liveries. Some of the Early Onyx and Minichamps cars have the correct decals but these days there are just gaps were the branding appeared. With most Spark models, a separate sheet of decals is supplied with the model where appropriate.
Specialising in missing decals and driver conversions for F1CC models. Grand Prix Decals have made a set for the majority of the cars. For further details you can find them at www.facebook.com/GrandPrixDecals/ The eBay Shop is: www.ebay.co.uk/str/grandprixdecals
Click on the images below to see the before and after of each car
Ligier Gitanes JS11
Jacques Laffite 1979
Lucky Strike BAR 002
Jacques Villeneuve 2000
Marlboro McLaren MP4/2
Alain Prost 1985
Rothmans Williams FW19
Jacques Villeneuve 1998
JPS Lotus 97T
Ayrton Senna 1985
Marlboro Ferrari F2002
Michael Schumacher 2002
B&H Jordan 199
Heinz-Harald Frentzen 1999
Camel Lotus 99T
Ayrton Senna 1987
F1 World Champion Gallery
This weeks Featured Cars: Sebastian Vettel
2010 – Sebastian Vettel
RED BULL RB6
2011 – Sebastian Vettel
RED BULL RB7
2012 – Sebastian Vettel
RED BULL RB8
2013 – Sebastian Vettel
RED BULL RB9
2015 – Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari SF15-T
2016 – Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari SF16-T
2017 – Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari 70-H
2018 – Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari 71-H
The Best places to buy from: in my opinion!
DHMI Motorsport
I first came across DMHI at an NEC Toy Fair and then again at the Sandown Park event. Helen has an extensive stock of Minichamps and Spark Models and her display at the shows is excellent. You’ll find the website at www.dhmi.co.uk/ and the eBay Store at www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dhmi
Well worth a look, new cars are being added all the time.
P&P Racing
Phil at P&P Racing was a recommendation from Spark Germany. I was after a Ligier JS17 for my F1 Diecast Model Collection and although he didn’t have that one I have purchased a number of models from them since. P&P attend the BP Toy Fairs at the NEC, Doncaster & Staffordshire. They also have a stunning display of Spark and Minichamps, the eBay shop is here.
A very helpful chap, well worth contacting or visiting his stand if you’re after something rare for your F1 Diecast Model Collection.
Formula Model Shop
Gavin at Formula Model Shop has a great stock of F1 Models and Memorabilia. The website is formulamodelshop.co.uk/ His service is excellent, my last purchase arriving a couple of days after ordering it. Quite often has great deals and special offers.
Along with DMHI, Red Twenty 3 are major contributors at Formula 1 Diecast Model Collectors on Facebook
Diecast Legends
If you were ever in London a few years ago, between Leicester Square and Covent Garden, you had to visit St Martins Models. The shop and its predecessor just around the corner had been there for over 40 years. Sadly the shop is now closed but the models live on at Diecast Legends in Guildford. There is always plenty to see.
The website is www.diecastlegends.com which is their online shop.
CK-Modelcars
This German based online store has an amazing range of products and great prices. For example, the Jenson Button McLaren I purchased from them came in at around £30.00 – a fantastic saving.
The website is ck-modelcars.de
Car Model
Car Model is an Italian online store, with an excellent selection of Diecast Models. You’ll find some of the F1 Auto Collection (Italian Set) here, along with an extensive selection of Brumm, Tameo, Altaya & Edicola Ferrari’s.
Here’s their website www.carmodel.com
BP Fairs
Barry Potter Fairs (BP Fairs) run what I think are the biggest and best Toy Fairs in the UK. The NEC Birmingham show is the Britain’s Biggest Toy Fair with around 500 stalls. You’ll normally find DHMI & P&P there and I have always found numerous bargains. Sandown Park is another favourite. These and 7 other locations, mainly Midlands, are on 3 or 4 times a year.
Check out there website for further details: www.bpfairs.com/
Bulldog Fairs
Bulldog Fairs are found in the South West of England. The Show at Shepton Mallet is very good, being the biggest, followed by Exeter with about 200 stalls. Once again, I have usually picked up a number of bargains. With any Toy Fairs you have to look quite hard and have a rummage. Don’t worry if the cases are damaged, you can replace them. It’s the condition of the cars that’s important.
Here the website: www.bulldogfairs.com
Top 10 F1 World Champions
- Michael Schumacher – 7 time F1 World Champion
- Lewis Hamilton – 7 time F1 World Champion
- Juan Manuel Fangio – 5 time F1 World Champion
- Alain Prost – 4 time F1 World Champion
- Sebastian Vettel – 4 time F1 World Champion
- Jack Brabham – 3 time F1 World Champion
- Jackie Stewart – 3 time F1 World Champion
- Niki Lauda – 3 time F1 World Champion
- Nelson Piquet – 3 time F1 World Champion
- Ayrton Senna – 3 time F1 World Champion
Top 10 Drivers Never F1 World Champion
- Stirling Moss – 16 Wins
- David Coulthard – 13 Wins
- Carlos Reutemann- 12 Wins
- Rubens Barrichello – 11 Wins
- Felipe Massa – 11 Wins
- Ronnie Peterson – 10 Wins
- Gerhard Berger – 10 Wins
- Valtteri Bottas – 10 Wins
- Mark Webber – 9 Wins
- Jacky Ickx – 8 Wins
- Daniel Ricciardio – 8 Wins
F1 Car Collection – No: 41 – No: 60
View All of my Diecast Catalogue
The Collection, built up over a number of years includes cars manufactured my Minichamps, Spark, Formula 1 Car Collection, Altaya, and other brands.