{"product_id":"ford-capri-rs-2600-1972-spa-24-hours-winner-1-43-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Ford Capri RS 2600 (1972 Spa 24 Hours Winner) - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eestimated\u003c\/strong\u003e release date: \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:43-scale Ford Capri RS 2600 (1972 Spa 24 Hours Winner) by Spark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates Ford's golden era in European touring car racing. Driven by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpark 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders ship from our \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every purchase is protected by our \u003cstrong\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible scale model car\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford Capri RS 2600 (1972 Spa 24 Hours Winner)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: \u003c\/strong\u003eHans J. Stuck, Jochen Mass\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace: Spa 24 Hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and White Livery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:43\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4 inches (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43SPA1972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear acrylic display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in original manufacturer packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officially licensed Ford product\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium 1:43-scale resin construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collector-grade sealed-body construction captures the Capri RS 2600’s proportions and distinctive competition styling with finely rendered exterior details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Ford Capri RS 2600 bodywork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reproduces the fastback roofline, long hood, muscular wheel arches, and purposeful stance of Ford’s celebrated Group 2 touring car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-correct racing livery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features competition-inspired colors and graphics associated with the car’s historic 1972 Spa 24 Hours victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear acrylic display case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an attractive, display-ready presentation for a collection of classic Ford performance cars or historic touring car racers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Significance: \u003cspan\u003eThe Ford Capri RS 2600 and Its Touring Car Dominance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 1970, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Capri RS 2600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup 2 touring car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, built to compete in the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) against established rivals from BMW, Alfa Romeo, and other manufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1972 Spa 24 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Collector Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this model have opening parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \u003cspan\u003eThis is a sealed resin model designed to prioritize accurate body proportions, clean exterior detailing, and faithful presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a display case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this model comes in a clear acrylic display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the model new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and unopened in Spark’s original packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrders ship from our \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia warehouse within 1–2 business days after arrival from manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho This Model Is Ideal For\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord performance enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who appreciate the Capri RS 2600’s role in establishing Ford Europe as a major force in international touring car competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean Touring Car Championship collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seeking a representation of one of the defining Group 2 touring cars of the early 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpa 24 Hours enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorating the Capri RS 2600’s memorable 1972 endurance racing victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic touring car racing fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drawn to the manufacturer rivalries and production-based competition of the golden era of European motorsport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Ford racing collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e building a collection of significant competition cars from Ford’s European motorsport history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:43-scale resin model collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e looking for a detailed, display-ready replica of a historically important touring car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended for children under 14 years - not a toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Will ship from Model Citizen Diecast's California offices upon release\u003cbr\u003e✅ Secure packaging for collectors\u003cbr\u003e✅ 30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomotive icons. 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