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Sauber Mercedes C9 Michelin #61 J-L. Schlesser Winner ADAC Supersprint 1987 Minichamps 1:18

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Sauber Mercedes C9 Michelin #61 J-L. Schlesser Winner ADAC Supersprint 1987 Minichamps 1:18 155873581 Diecast
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Minichamps' 1:18 diecast Sauber Mercedes C9 reproduces Jean-Louis Schlesser's Michelin-liveried #61 entry, winner of the 1987 ADAC Supersprint. Zinc-alloy construction with the silver Sauber livery suits Group C prototype collections.
Sauber Mercedes C9 Michelin #61 J-L. Schlesser Winner ADAC Supersprint 1987 Minichamps 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Mercedes
Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
155873581
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About the Sauber Mercedes C9 Michelin #61 J-L. Schlesser Winner ADAC Supersprint 1987 Minichamps 1:18

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast Sauber Mercedes C9 recreates Jean-Louis Schlesser's winning #61 entry at the 1987 ADAC Supersprint. Zinc-alloy build with silver Sauber livery and Michelin branding, an anchor for Group C prototype displays.

Jean-Louis Schlesser's outright win at the ADAC Supersprint underscored how dominant the Sauber-Mercedes C9 had become on shorter-format events, not just at endurance classics like Le Mans.

Schlesser's ADAC Supersprint Victory

Jean-Louis Schlesser's motorsport career would eventually span endurance racing, rally raid, and Formula One, and his Sauber-Mercedes drive came during a period when the C9 was establishing itself as the benchmark Group C prototype. The ADAC Supersprint format, shorter than a 24-hour classic, rewarded raw pace over pure durability, and the C9's turbocharged engine and low-drag bodywork gave it a decisive advantage in this kind of event. Michelin's tire branding on the car reflects the technical partnerships that underpinned Group C competition, where tire choice could shape a team's entire race strategy. This specific livery variant, distinct from the Le Mans-spec car, gives collectors a different chapter of the same championship-winning season.

Construction Quality Behind the Silver Livery

The zinc-alloy body carries real weight, clearly heavier than comparable plastic toy construction, an immediate signal of genuine diecast quality. Expect opening doors on functional hinges, with a detailed cockpit showing period safety gear. Panel gaps run slightly wider than sealed resin construction allows, an honest characteristic of hinged diecast rather than a flaw specific to this piece. The silver livery with Michelin decals is applied through tampo printing, holding sharper detail over years of display than adhesive stickers would. The C9's low, aerodynamic body scales dramatically at 1:18.

A Companion Piece for a Sauber Collection

This model pairs well with other Sauber-Mercedes C9 liveries from the same championship season, letting collectors show how the team varied branding across different events.

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