{"product_id":"sauber-c9-1987-le-mans-62-1-18-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Sauber C9 (1987 Le Mans #62) - 1:18 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1:18-scale Sauber C9 (1987 Le Mans #62) by Spark is now available for pre-order. Pre-order period closes Friday, November 27, 2026. Manufacturer's \u003cstrong\u003eestimated\u003c\/strong\u003e release date: \u003cstrong\u003eJune 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secure your pre-order with only a 10% deposit due upfront (balance collected upon model release). Deposits are fully refundable, and you may cancel your pre-order at any time with no penalty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpark Models 1:18-scale Sauber C9 (1987 24 Hours of Le Mans, #62)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates an important chapter in the development of one of endurance racing's most successful independent manufacturers. The #62 Sauber C9 Group C prototype, entered by Kouros Racing and driven by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohnny Dumfries, Mike Thackwell and Chip Ganassi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, represented the continuing evolution of Peter Sauber's sports car racing program as it challenged the established factory teams of international endurance racing. Although the car would not reach the finish of the 1987 24 Hours of Le Mans, its participation marked another important step in the development of a prototype that would go on to achieve extraordinary success. Finished in its distinctive Yves Saint Laurent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKouros dark blue livery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the C9 remains one of the most recognizable and visually striking Group C racers of the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:18-scale resin model of the Sauber C9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e faithfully captures the sculpted aerodynamic bodywork and purposeful proportions of Sauber's legendary endurance prototype. Spark reproduces the car's elegant dark blue Kouros racing livery and accurately rendered sponsorship decals, complemented by authentic competition wheels and a detailed cockpit. Supplied with a clear acrylic display case, this finely detailed collectible is an excellent addition to collections of historic Le Mans entries, Mercedes-powered sports prototypes and Group C endurance racers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003ePre-orders ship from our \u003cstrong data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days from arrival from the manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every purchase is protected by our \u003cstrong data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1myz758\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eProduct Overview \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible scale model car\u003cbr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauber C9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: \u003cspan\u003eJohnny Dumfries, Mike Thackwell, Chip Ganassi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor: Dark Blue \"Kouros\" Livery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:18\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~10 inches (25 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003cbr data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" 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(#62) Le Mans entry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recreates the Kouros Racing-entered Sauber C9 Group C prototype that competed in the 1987 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Johnny Dumfries, Mike Thackwell and Chip Ganassi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic 1:18-scale resin construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captures the distinctive aerodynamic bodywork, low-slung proportions and purposeful design of Sauber's Mercedes-powered endurance racing prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic Yves Saint Laurent Kouros livery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the car's elegant dark blue competition finish with sharply reproduced sponsorship decals, team graphics and period-correct markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed racing cockpit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reproduces the carefully finished interior of Sauber's purpose-built Group C prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate competition wheels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features finely reproduced racing wheels that complement the model's authentic period Le Mans appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic display case included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an attractive presentation while helping protect the model from 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By the early 1980s, Sauber had entered the Group C prototype category, where its developing sports cars demonstrated the engineering capabilities and competitive ambition of a small, independent manufacturer taking on the established factory teams. Working with Mercedes-Benz, Sauber steadily refined its designs throughout the decade, progressing from the early C-series prototypes to increasingly sophisticated aerodynamic and mechanical packages. The partnership culminated in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSauber C9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a purpose-built Group C machine powered by a twin-turbocharged Mercedes-Benz V8 that would ultimately establish itself as one of the dominant sports prototypes of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1987 Le Mans entry of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#62 Kouros Racing Sauber C9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represented an important stage in that development. Although the car's race ended prematurely with a retirement, the experience gained during its first competitive Le Mans campaign contributed to the continued evolution of the C9 program. The following years would vindicate Sauber's engineering direction: the C9 became a race-winning force in the World Sports-Prototype Championship, capturing the 1989 championship and delivering Mercedes-Benz its long-awaited overall victory at Le Mans that same year. 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