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BMW 320 Group 5 #55 H. Ertl Winner DRM Hockenheim 1978 MCG 1:18

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BMW 320 Group 5 #55 H. Ertl Winner DRM Hockenheim 1978 MCG 1:18 MCG18806R Diecast
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MCG's 1:18 diecast BMW 320 Group 5 reproduces Harald Ertl's #55 winning car from DRM Hockenheim 1978. The zinc-alloy body has genuine heft and holds the era's flamboyant box-flare bodywork in sharp cast detail, with the winning livery's numbers and sponsor markings crisply applied. A meaningful piece for anyone tracking specific DRM race results.
BMW 320 Group 5 #55 H. Ertl Winner DRM Hockenheim 1978 MCG 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
MCG
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
MCG18806R
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About the BMW 320 Group 5 #55 H. Ertl Winner DRM Hockenheim 1978 MCG 1:18

TL;DR: MCG's 1:18 diecast BMW 320 Group 5 reproduces H. Ertl's #55 winning car from DRM Hockenheim 1978, cast as a sealed one-piece zinc-alloy body with sharply defined box-flare bodywork. A meaningful piece for collectors tracking specific DRM race wins.

A race-winning livery carries a different weight than a generic entry, and this Ertl car from Hockenheim 1978 gives MCG's Group 5 lineup a documented result rather than simply a period-correct look.

Zinc-Alloy Weight Behind a Documented Race Win

Diecast construction gives this model real heft when lifted, the kind of density that signals metal rather than a lighter alternative material, and that weight suits a subject built around genuine motorsport history rather than pure display fantasy. The body is sealed, with fixed doors and hood, so the presentation rests on how well the exterior captures Group 5's exaggerated box-flare arches and low, planted stance, both of which the BMW 320 carried to considerable racing success. On a winning livery like this, the number panels and sponsor graphics deserve close inspection, since crisp registration on a busy period paint scheme is what separates a faithfully researched replica from a generic touring-car shape. The zinc-alloy shell should also hold its shape and paint depth reliably over years on a shelf, an advantage diecast typically has over lighter materials in long-term display durability.

Documenting a Specific DRM Result on the Shelf

Collectors who chase specific race results rather than generic liveries will find real value in a car tied to an actual Hockenheim win, since it lets a themed display tell a documented story rather than an approximate one. Placed alongside other 1978 or 1979 DRM entries, this Ertl car anchors that season with a genuine result, giving the surrounding pieces more context than they would carry alone. At 1:18, the model's flared width and diecast weight give it real shelf presence, and the winning-car status makes it a natural centerpiece within a broader Group 5 grouping rather than a background piece.

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