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BMW 3.5 CSL E9 #45 Hermetite T. Walkinshaw / J. Fitzpatrick 24 Hours of Le Mans 1976 Minichamps 1:18

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BMW 3.5 CSL E9 #45 Hermetite T. Walkinshaw / J. Fitzpatrick 24 Hours of Le Mans 1976 Minichamps 1:18 155762645 Diecast
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Minichamps' 1:18 diecast BMW 3.5 CSL #45 reproduces the Hermetite-liveried entry raced by Tom Walkinshaw and John Fitzpatrick at the 1976 24 Hours of Le Mans. A genuine endurance racing subject from BMW's touring car years.
BMW 3.5 CSL E9 #45 Hermetite T. Walkinshaw / J. Fitzpatrick 24 Hours of Le Mans 1976 Minichamps 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
155762645
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About the BMW 3.5 CSL E9 #45 Hermetite T. Walkinshaw / J. Fitzpatrick 24 Hours of Le Mans 1976 Minichamps 1:18

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast BMW 3.5 CSL #45 Hermetite reproduces the Walkinshaw and Fitzpatrick entry from the 1976 24 Hours of Le Mans. This diecast captures the CSL's touring-car aero package on an endurance grid, with two drivers whose broader careers add real weight to this specific subject.

Le Mans isn't the CSL's usual habitat, and that's exactly what makes this Hermetite-liveried #45 from 1976 an interesting subject: a touring car built for shorter European races taking on a full 24-hour endurance test.

Minichamps' Diecast Detail on This CSL

The 3.5-liter CSL carries the same aggressive aero package as its 3.0-liter siblings, and Minichamps handles the roof fin, front air dam, and rear wing with the same care found across its broader CSL range, giving the tooling genuine work to reproduce those thin appendages accurately. The Hermetite livery's sponsor branding demands crisp tampo printing to read clearly at 1:18, and the diecast body's weight suits a car whose real counterpart was built with reinforced bodywork for the rigors of endurance racing rather than short touring car sprints. Wheel arch flares and underbody details around the sills are worth a close look, since endurance-prepared touring cars often carried extra bodywork modifications beyond the standard ETCC spec.

Walkinshaw, Fitzpatrick, and the 1976 Le Mans Entry

Tom Walkinshaw and John Fitzpatrick both built substantial careers in touring car and endurance racing well beyond this single Le Mans appearance, and their presence in the Hermetite CSL adds genuine driver pedigree to this specific entry. A touring car running at Le Mans in 1976 reflects how broadly the CSL's reputation for durability and speed extended, competing against dedicated sports prototypes and GT cars on one of motorsport's most demanding circuits.

Placing This Le Mans Entry in a Collection

This model works well within a Le Mans-focused display or alongside other CSL touring car liveries from the same period, offering a contrast between the CSL's typical short-circuit racing and this longer-format endurance outing. At 1:18, the CSL's boxy shape and rear wing stand out clearly next to sports prototypes from the same Le Mans grid, giving this piece a distinct role in any broader 1976 endurance racing collection.

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