
BMW 3.0 CSL E9 #1 Precision Liegeoise J. Peltier / C. Lafosse Winners 4 Hours Monza 1974 Minichamps 1:18

This model is currently sold out. Enter your email and we'll let you know when it's back in stock.
Specifications
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 155742681
- Year
- 1974
- Era
- 1970s
- Body Type
- GT Models
- Vehicle Class
- Group Racing Historic
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138153059
About the BMW 3.0 CSL E9 #1 Precision Liegeoise J. Peltier / C. Lafosse Winners 4 Hours Monza 1974 Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast BMW 3.0 CSL #1 recreates the Precision Liegeoise entry that won the 4 Hours of Monza in 1974 with drivers Peltier and Lafosse. The zinc-alloy build carries period-correct race livery and sponsor markings, a genuine historic result for BMW touring car collectors.
The 3.0 CSL earned its "Batmobile" nickname from the aerodynamic spoilers and wings teams added for competition, and the CSL's touring car success across Europe in the mid-1970s built the foundation for BMW Motorsport's racing reputation.
Recreating a Genuine Monza Race Winner
Minichamps' zinc-alloy diecast construction gives this CSL real heft, and the livery reproduction is the model's central selling point: period sponsor decals, car number 1, and team colors from the actual Precision Liegeoise entry are all rendered with tampo-printed precision rather than simplified stickers. The CSL's boxy coupe silhouette, distinct from BMW's rounder modern designs, comes through accurately in the casting, and panel gaps stay tight around the doors and hood. This isn't a generic BMW road car repainted in racing colors; it's a specific documented result from the 1974 season, which matters to collectors who value authenticity over generic livery.
Building a Group Racing Historic Collection
At roughly 24cm, this CSL sits comfortably alongside other Group 2 and Group 5 touring cars from the same era at 1:18 scale. Collectors focused on 1970s European touring car racing will find this Monza winner a strong anchor piece, especially when paired with other CSL liveries from different circuits and seasons to build a season-spanning display. The historic accuracy of the sponsor markings and race number gives this model genuine documentary value beyond simple aesthetic appeal. For BMW enthusiasts tracing the CSL's competition record specifically, rather than just its road-going variants, this piece represents a real, verifiable moment in the car's racing history.














