
Opel Commodore A #25 Steinmetz H. Gerstle Prize of Nations Hockenheim 1970 Minichamps 1:18

Specifications
- Brand
- Opel
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 155704626
- Year
- 1970
- Era
- 1970s
- Body Type
- Touring Models
- Vehicle Class
- Group Racing Historic
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138151031
About the Opel Commodore A #25 Steinmetz H. Gerstle Prize of Nations Hockenheim 1970 Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: This Minichamps 1:18 diecast reproduces the #25 Steinmetz Opel Commodore A driven by H. Gerstle at the 1970 Prize of Nations in Hockenheim. A tuner-backed entry from an era Opel competed hard against BMW and Ford on German touring car grids.
Steinmetz built a reputation as Opel's most credible period tuning house, and its touring car entries gave the brand real competitive standing against BMW and Ford in the early 1970s.
A Tuner Livery on a Diecast Body
The Commodore A's coupe-like fastback profile gave Opel's touring car effort a distinctive silhouette on the grid, and Minichamps' diecast holds that long roofline and formal greenhouse cleanly at 1:18. The Steinmetz livery's graphics and number panel sit on a body that opens at the doors and hood, letting a collector see the simplified racing cabin behind the glass. Weight and panel fit match the standard Minichamps applies across its historic touring car range, giving the Commodore genuine shelf presence next to its more famous BMW and Ford rivals from the same period.
Opel's Place in Early 1970s Touring Cars
The Prize of Nations at Hockenheim was a notable fixture on the German touring and sports car calendar, drawing entries across multiple classes and manufacturers. Opel rarely gets the attention BMW's E9 coupes or Ford's Capri receive from this period, but Steinmetz-prepared Commodores were genuine competitors rather than backmarkers. For a collection covering early-1970s German touring car racing, this Commodore fills a gap most displays built only around the more famous marques would otherwise miss.















