The 1:43-scale Ford Capri RS 2600 (1972 Spa 24 Hours Winner) by Spark is now available for pre-order. Pre-order period closes Thursday, November 5, 2026. Manufacturer's estimated release date: January 2027.

The 1:43-scale Ford Capri RS 2600 (1972 Spa 24 Hours Winner) by Spark Models commemorates Ford's golden era in European touring car racing. Driven by Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass, the # car helped establish the Ford Capri RS 2600 as one of the defining competition machines of the early 1970s, combining muscular coupé styling with the engineering and performance needed to prevail in one of Europe’s most demanding endurance races.

Spark Models recreates Ford’s legendary touring car in collector-grade resin, capturing the Capri’s distinctive fastback silhouette, purposeful competition stance, period racing details, and authentic blue-and-white livery. This 1:43-scale model celebrates a car that helped Ford dominate the European Touring Car Championship era and demonstrated the Capri’s ability to compete—and win—on the international endurance racing stage.

Orders ship from our California facility within 1–2 business days, and every purchase is protected by our 30-day return policy.

Product Overview 

Product Type: Collectible scale model car
Vehicle: Ford Capri RS 2600 (1972 Spa 24 Hours Winner)
Drivers: Hans J. Stuck, Jochen Mass
Race: Spa 24 Hours
Color: Blue and White Livery

Scale: 1:43
Approximate Length: ~4 inches (10 cm)
Material: Resin
Manufacturer: Spark
Item Number: 43SPA1972
Display: Clear acrylic display case
Condition: New in original manufacturer packaging
License: Officially licensed Ford product

Key Collectible Features

• Premium 1:43-scale resin construction: Collector-grade sealed-body construction captures the Capri RS 2600’s proportions and distinctive competition styling with finely rendered exterior details.

• Authentic Ford Capri RS 2600 bodywork: Reproduces the fastback roofline, long hood, muscular wheel arches, and purposeful stance of Ford’s celebrated Group 2 touring car.

• Period-correct racing livery: Features competition-inspired colors and graphics associated with the car’s historic 1972 Spa 24 Hours victory.

• Clear acrylic display case: Provides an attractive, display-ready presentation for a collection of classic Ford performance cars or historic touring car racers.

Historical Significance: The Ford Capri RS 2600 and Its Touring Car Dominance

Introduced in 1970, the Ford Capri RS 2600 was developed as a high-performance homologation special to establish Ford’s competitiveness in international touring car racing. Based on Ford Europe’s stylish Capri coupé, the RS 2600 combined the model’s long-hood, fastback proportions with a more powerful 2.6-liter V6 engine and a series of performance-oriented engineering changes. Its purpose extended well beyond road-going performance: the car provided Ford with the foundation for a formidable Group 2 touring car, built to compete in the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) against established rivals from BMW, Alfa Romeo, and other manufacturers.

The 1972 Spa 24 Hours was a defining chapter in the Capri’s racing story. Held at Belgium’s legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, the endurance classic demanded a combination of outright speed, mechanical durability, and consistency over a full day of competition. The Ford Capri RS 2600 emerged victorious, with Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass associated with the winning effort, underlining the strength of Ford’s touring car program against formidable international opposition. The result reinforced the Capri’s reputation as one of the era’s benchmark Group 2 racers and helped cement Ford’s standing in European touring car competition. Today, the 1972 Spa-winning Capri RS 2600 remains an enduring symbol of an era when production-based touring cars delivered intense manufacturer rivalries and some of the most memorable endurance racing in European motorsport.

Frequently Asked Collector Questions

Does this model have opening parts?
No. This is a sealed resin model designed to prioritize accurate body proportions, clean exterior detailing, and faithful presentation.

Does it include a display case?
Yes, this model comes in a clear acrylic display case.

Is the model new?
Yes. It is brand new and unopened in Spark’s original packaging.

How quickly does it ship?
Orders ship from our California warehouse within 1–2 business days after arrival from manufacturer.

Who This Model Is Ideal For

• Ford performance enthusiasts who appreciate the Capri RS 2600’s role in establishing Ford Europe as a major force in international touring car competition.

• European Touring Car Championship collectors seeking a representation of one of the defining Group 2 touring cars of the early 1970s.

• Spa 24 Hours enthusiasts commemorating the Capri RS 2600’s memorable 1972 endurance racing victory.

• Classic touring car racing fans drawn to the manufacturer rivalries and production-based competition of the golden era of European motorsport.

• Historic Ford racing collectors building a collection of significant competition cars from Ford’s European motorsport history.

• 1:43-scale resin model collectors looking for a detailed, display-ready replica of a historically important touring car.

• Not intended for children under 14 years - not a toy

✅ Will ship from Model Citizen Diecast's California offices upon release
✅ Secure packaging for collectors
✅ 30-day return policy

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