{"product_id":"jaguar-xjr-9-1988-daytona-24-hours-winner-1-43-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Jaguar XJR-9 (1988 Daytona 24 Hours Winner) - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1:43-scale Jaguar XJR-9 (1988 Daytona 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\u003eMarch 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 Jaguar XJR-9 (1988 Daytona 24 Hours Winner) by Spark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates one of Jaguar’s defining achievements in modern endurance racing. Wearing its iconic white-and-green Castrol livery, the #60 Jaguar XJR-9 powered its way to overall victory at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988 Rolex 24 at Daytona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, marking a major milestone in Jaguar’s return to the forefront of international sports car competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpark Models captures the purposeful proportions and aerodynamic details of Jaguar’s legendary prototype in collector-grade resin. From its low-slung bodywork and sculpted wheel arches to its distinctive rear wing and authentic Castrol racing graphics, this 1:43-scale model celebrates a machine that helped restore Jaguar’s reputation as an endurance-racing powerhouse. For collectors of Jaguar competition cars, IMSA GTP legends, and historic 24-hour endurance racing, it is a compelling addition to any serious motorsport collection.\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 Jaguar XJR-9 (1988 Daytona 24 Hours Winner)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: \u003c\/strong\u003eMartin Brundle, Raul Boesel, John Nielsen\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace: 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White and Green with Castrol 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 43DA88\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 Jaguar 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 Sealed-body construction delivers accurate proportions and finely rendered exterior details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Jaguar XJR-9 bodywork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully reproduces the low, wide silhouette, sculpted aerodynamic surfaces, and prominent rear wing of Jaguar’s Group C prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic Castrol racing livery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the distinctive white-and-green competition colors associated with Jaguar’s endurance-racing success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-correct racing details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes realistically reproduced wheels, tires, and competition graphics.\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 a convenient presentation option for collectors and protects the model during display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Significance: \u003cspan\u003eJaguar’s Return to Endurance Racing and the Rise of the XJR Prototypes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJaguar’s return to international endurance racing during the 1980s represented a determined effort to reclaim the sporting prestige the marque had earned through victories at Le Mans in the 1950s. After years away from the top level of prototype competition, Jaguar partnered with engineering specialist Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) to develop a new generation of sports-racing cars capable of challenging the established leaders. The resulting XJR prototype series combined Jaguar’s engineering resources with TWR’s competition expertise, steadily transforming the marque into a serious contender in the fiercely competitive world of Group C and IMSA GTP endurance racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XJR program evolved rapidly, with successive designs refining aerodynamics, chassis performance, reliability, and engine technology. The Jaguar XJR-9, introduced for the 1988 season, became one of the series’ defining machines. Its naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V12 delivered formidable power, while its carefully developed bodywork was engineered for the demands of sustained high-speed competition. The XJR-9’s achievements extended across both sides of the Atlantic, including victory at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and success in the \u003cstrong\u003eIMSA GTP championship\u003c\/strong\u003e. These accomplishments confirmed that Jaguar’s return was more than a nostalgic exercise: the marque had reestablished itself among the leading forces in international endurance racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the United States, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMSA GTP era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brought some of the most spectacular prototype racing in American motorsport. Competing manufacturers fielded purpose-built, closed-cockpit machines designed for speed and durability at demanding circuits such as Daytona and Sebring. Jaguar’s XJR prototypes became major attractions in this environment, challenging Porsche, Nissan, and other leading competitors in a period defined by technological ambition and fierce manufacturer rivalries. The XJR-9’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988 Daytona 24 Hours victory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a particularly important achievement, demonstrating Jaguar’s ability to conquer one of America's toughest endurance tests. Today, the XJR-9 stands as a defining symbol of Jaguar’s racing revival and one of the great prototypes of the 1980s.\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, this is a sealed resin model with no opening parts, allowing for maximum accuracy in body shape and surface fidelity.\u003cbr\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. 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