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BMW M3 E30 Bastos #1 R. Ravaglia / E. Pirro / E. Van de Poele 24 Hours of Spa 1991 IXO 1:18

BMW M3 E30 Bastos #1 R. Ravaglia / E. Pirro / E. Van de Poele 24 Hours of Spa 1991 IXO 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
IXO
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
18RMC081A
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About the BMW M3 E30 Bastos #1 R. Ravaglia / E. Pirro / E. Van de Poele 24 Hours of Spa 1991 IXO 1:18

TL;DR: IXO's 1:18 diecast BMW M3 E30 reproduces the #1 Bastos-liveried entry driven by Ravaglia, Pirro, and Van de Poele at the 1991 24 Hours of Spa. The sealed body carries the full period livery, a strong entry for an E30 M3 racing collection.

The E30 M3 dominated European touring car racing through the late 1980s and into the early 1990s, and Spa's 24-hour endurance format tested that dominance under exceptionally demanding conditions.

Sealed Diecast Detail on an E30 Racing Icon

This M3 uses a sealed zinc alloy body, letting IXO concentrate its tooling effort on the E30's boxy, homologation-special bodywork, from the flared fenders to the distinctive rear spoiler that separated the M3 from a standard 3 Series. The Bastos sponsor livery sits with clean, sharp registration across the car's angular panels, and the metal casting carries genuine weight that sets it apart from lighter toy-grade alternatives. Without opening doors, the model's full impact rests on livery precision, appropriate for a car whose racing history is inseparable from its distinctive period sponsor liveries.

The E30 M3's Endurance Racing Legacy

BMW built the E30 M3 specifically to homologate a competitive touring car, and its success across circuit racing through the late 1980s and early 1990s remains one of the most decorated periods in touring car history. Roberto Ravaglia, Emanuele Pirro, and Eric van de Poele formed a strong driver lineup for this Spa entry, each an accomplished touring car competitor in their own right. The 24 Hours of Spa demanded reliability alongside pace, a combination the E30 M3 delivered across numerous editions of the race during this era.

Collecting an E30 M3 Racing Legend

At 1:18, this M3's boxy stance and period livery give it genuine character next to other early-1990s touring cars, particularly when grouped with rival manufacturer entries from the same Spa grid. Since the body is sealed, display arrangement can focus entirely on showcasing the livery from multiple angles. For collectors tracing the E30 M3's competition history, this Bastos-liveried Spa entry documents one of the model's most storied racing chapters.

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