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Opel Commodore A Steinmetz #74 J. Ragnotti / Thimonier Tour de France Automobile 1971 Minichamps 1:18

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Opel Commodore A Steinmetz #74 J. Ragnotti / Thimonier Tour de France Automobile 1971 Minichamps 1:18 155714674 Diecast
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Minichamps' 1:18 diecast Opel Commodore A reproduces the #74 Steinmetz entry driven by a young Jean Ragnotti and Thimonier at the 1971 Tour de France Automobile. The sealed body carries the full period livery. A notable piece connecting an early Ragnotti campaign to a classic touring car.
Opel Commodore A Steinmetz #74 J. Ragnotti / Thimonier Tour de France Automobile 1971 Minichamps 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Opel
Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
155714674
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About the Opel Commodore A Steinmetz #74 J. Ragnotti / Thimonier Tour de France Automobile 1971 Minichamps 1:18

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast Opel Commodore A reproduces the #74 Steinmetz entry driven by Jean Ragnotti and Thimonier at the 1971 Tour de France Automobile. The sealed body carries the full period livery, notable for capturing an early Ragnotti campaign.

Jean Ragnotti later became a rallying legend with Renault, and this Commodore entry captures him years earlier, competing in a demanding multi-discipline road event across France.

Sealed-Body Diecast on an Early Ragnotti Entry

This Commodore A uses a sealed zinc alloy body, letting Minichamps focus its tooling on the car's boxy, period-correct silhouette and the flared arches typical of Steinmetz-prepared entries. The sponsor livery sits with clean, sharp registration across the car's angular panels, and the metal casting's genuine weight sets it apart from lighter toy-grade alternatives. Without opening doors, the model's full visual impact rests on surface precision, fitting for a subject whose appeal lies as much in its driver history as in the car itself.

The Tour de France Automobile's Unique Format

The Tour de France Automobile combined circuit racing, hillclimbs, and road sections into a single grueling multi-day event, demanding versatility from both car and driver in a way few other period competitions matched. Ragnotti's participation here came years before his celebrated Renault rally career, offering collectors a genuine glimpse of a legendary driver's formative competitive years. The Commodore's touring car heritage made it a capable, if unconventional, choice for an event that rewarded all-around competence over specialized speed.

Collecting a Piece of Ragnotti's Early Career

At 1:18, this Commodore's boxy stance and period livery give it genuine character next to other early-1970s touring cars, particularly for collectors specifically tracking driver careers rather than manufacturer results alone. Since the body is sealed, display arrangement can focus entirely on showcasing the livery from multiple angles. For collectors following Jean Ragnotti's full competitive history, this Tour de France entry documents a genuinely significant, lesser-known chapter.

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