
BMW 3.0 CSL E9 #5 Assoc Interim J-C. Chavan / A. Detrin Winners 24 Hours of Spa 1976 Minichamps 1:18

Specifications
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 155762505
- Year
- 1976
- 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
- 4012138134201
About the BMW 3.0 CSL E9 #5 Assoc Interim J-C. Chavan / A. Detrin Winners 24 Hours of Spa 1976 Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: This 1:18 Minichamps diecast reproduces the BMW 3.0 CSL #5 that won the 1976 24 Hours of Spa outright under Assoc Interim colors, driven by J-C. Chavan and A. Detrin. Diecast construction preserves the CSL's aero package and race livery from one of its most significant endurance results.
An outright win at the 24 Hours of Spa is one of the strongest possible credentials a touring car could carry in the mid-1970s, and this CSL holds exactly that result.
Diecast Detail Fit for a Race-Winning Livery
Sharing the CSL's signature flared arches and spoiler package with other Minichamps releases in this series, this model's Assoc Interim livery required careful attention to sponsor placement and color separation, details that matter more on a documented winner where accuracy carries added weight for collectors. The 24-hour endurance format typically meant heavier wear-and-tear liveries by race end, but this replica represents the car in its clean racing colors, letting the livery's design read clearly rather than showing simulated battle damage.
A Landmark Endurance Victory
The 24 Hours of Spa was, and remains, one of Europe's most demanding touring car endurance events, and a CSL taking the outright win in 1976 places this specific chassis among the model's most significant competitive results. Chavan and Detrin's victory reflects the CSL's broader dominance of touring car racing during this period, when the model's combination of power, aerodynamic development, and reliability made it the class to beat across multiple series and endurance formats.
An Anchor Piece for CSL Collectors
Given its documented outright win, this model works well as a centerpiece within a CSL-focused collection, particularly one organized around endurance racing results specifically. It pairs meaningfully with the Nurburgring winner and other 1976-era CSL liveries to build a season-spanning picture of the model's competitive dominance. For collectors prioritizing verified race history over generic liveries, this Spa 24 Hours winner represents one of the strongest results available in the CSL diecast range.















