BMW M1 (1981 IMSA GTO Champion) - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Spark
The 1:43-scale BMW M1 (1981 IMSA GTO Champion) by Spark Models is a limited-edition resin collector model replicating the dominant Red Lobster Racing entry from the 1981 IMSA GT Championship. Officially licensed by BMW, this highly detailed display model features accurate body proportions, authentic race wheels, a finely detailed cockpit, and crisply applied white “Red Lobster” IMSA GTO livery.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
- MAKE: BMW
- MODEL: M1 (1981 IMSA GTO Champion)
- SCALE: 1:43 (approx. 4 inches in length)
- MATERIAL: Resin
- MANUFACTURER: Spark Models
- COLOR: White with "Red Lobster" livery
- ITEM NUMBER: US088
KEY FEATURES
- High-accuracy resin body with race-correct aerodynamics
- Detailed cockpit
- Rubber tires and competition-spec wheels
- Precision-applied sponsor graphics and race markings
- Comes with acrylic display case
- Officially licensed by BMW
- Limited edition of 300 units
- New, unopened, original manufacturer's packaging
WHAT MAKES THE BMW M1 (1981 IMSA GTO CHAMPION) SIGNIFICANT?
The IMSA GTO-spec BMW M1 fielded by Red Lobster Racing was one of the most successful production-based race cars of the early 1980s. During the 1981 IMSA GT Championship season, drivers Dave Cowart and Kenper Miller secured 12 wins in 16 races, clinching the GTO title and cementing the M1’s legacy in American sports car racing history.
WHO IS THIS MODEL FOR?
Produced in a worldwide edition of just 300 pieces, the 1:43-scale BMW M1 (1981 IMSA GTO Champion) by Spark Models it is ideal for collectors of historic sports car racing and BMW Motorsport memorabilia.
DOES THIS MODEL HAVE OPENING OR MOVING PARTS?
No. This is a sealed resin display model and does not feature opening or moving parts, consistent with high-detail 1:43-scale collector replicas.