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Minichamps 1:18 F1 diecast prices – Michael Schumacher cars

Jordan Ford 191 (1991 Belgian GP)

Minichamps Jordan 191 Schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: The early 1:18 Minichamps model of the iconic 7Up liveried Jordan 191 can be seen with an empty cockpit without a driver model or helmet of Michael Schumacher. The more recent Schumacher collection 25th anniversary re-run and the limited edition clamshell case celebrating his 1st F1 GP in 1:18 scale now includes a driver figurine. The Gachot 1:18 Jordan 191 also fetches good prices too.

Recent auction price: Oct 2023 -$147USD (driverless model); May 2022 – €296EUR (driver model)

Recent buy now price: Feb 2023 – £208GBP(driverless model); Nov 2023 -€329EUR (driver model)

 

Benetton Ford B191B (1991)

Minichamps Benetton B191 Schumacher 1991 Mexico GP 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: Michael switched to Benetton after his first race with Jordan. The B191B in 1:18 is a driver-less model as were many of the early Minichamps Benetton’s due to driver licensing restrictions. The recent 25th anniversary edition has alleviated this issue for collectors.

Recent auction price: June 2021 – $160AUD; Nov 2023 – $75USD (driverless)

Recent buy now price: July 2021 – $220USD (Mexican GP); March 2023 – $219USD (driverless)

 

Benetton Ford B192 (1992)

Benetton B192 Schumacher Belgian GP 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: There have been a variety of B192’s produced. Minichamps also produced a driverless B192 with removable engine cowling in the original Michael Schumacher Collection. The B192 with driver figure is the 1992 Belgian GP which was Michael’s maiden F1 GP victory.

Recent auction price: March 2023 – £108GBP

Recent buy now price: June 2021 – $USD164

 

Benetton Ford B193B (1993)

Minichamps Benetton B193B Schumacher 1993 Portugese GP 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: More recently with the Schumacher 25th anniversary collection, Minichamps released the B193B for Monaco GP, Canadian GP, Portugese GP and German GP raced in the 1993 season.

Recent auction price: Jan 2021 – €135EUR (Portugese GP)

Recent buy now price: Jan 2023 – £219GBP (Monaco GP)

 

Benetton Renault B194 (1994)

Minichamps Benetton B194 Schumi Aust GP 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: Michael’s 1st world championship. The early Minichamps 1:18 B194’s were driver-less but since the 25th anniversary editions, you can now pickup the B194 raced in the Australian GP, Hungarian GP, Monaco GP, European GP, Brazilian GP in 1994. The newer release Minichamps have much improved detailing of the driver figure, fuel inlet, radio aerials and rear wing.

Recent auction price: Jan 2021 – $379AUD (Monaco GP)

Recent buy now price: March 2021 – £197GBP (German GP); March 2023 – £313GBP (Hungarian GP)

 

Benetton Renault B195 (1995)

Minichamps Benetton B195 Schumi Monaco GP 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: Michael’s 2nd world championship car. The B195 cars for the Brazilian GP, Canadian GP and Monaco GP now available in 1:18 in the 25th anniversary series.

Recent auction price: Feb 2021 – €122EUR (German GP); £155GBP (Brazilian GP); Dec 2023 – £176GBP(Monaco GP)

Recent buy now price: May 2021 – €168EUR (Monaco GP)

 

Benetton Renault B195 (1995 Canadian GP)

Minichamps Benetton B195 Alesi Taxi 1995 Canadian GP 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: The B195 Canadian GP is the Jean Alesi taxi model to celebrate Alesi’s maiden (and only) GP win.

Recent auction price: August 2021 – $890AUD

Recent buy now price: March 2023 –£176GBP

 

Ferrari 412T2 Test (1996)

Minichamps Ferrari 412T2 1996 Test Schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: Minichamps outer boxes sometimes show this as 412T3 (Schumi only tested the 412T2 and 412T1B in early 1996)

Recent auction price: May 2021 – $150CAD

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Ferrari F310/1 (1996)

Minichamps Ferrari F310/1 Schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: The F310 was raced in the 1st half of the 1996 season. Michael took his 1st Ferrari win in the wet Spanish GP.

Recent auction price: May 2021 – AUD100

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Ferrari F310/2 (1996)

Minichamps Ferrari F310/2 Schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: The F310/2 with the new raised “shark nose” was raced in the 2nd half of the 1996 season debuting at the Italian GP. This model is quite a favourite for both Ferrari and Schumacher collectors.

Recent auction price: March 2021 – €269EUR

Recent buy now price: June 2021 – £109GBP

 

Ferrari F310B (1997)

Minichamps Ferrari F310B Schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: The 1st Ferrari F1 car to be powered by a Ferrari V10 engine. Michael took 5 wins but this car is also famous for Schumi’s disqualifying move on Jacques Villeneuve at Jerez.

Recent auction price: April 2021 – £119GBP

Recent buy now price: June 2021 – €88EUR

 

Ferrari F300 Fiorano Test (1998)

Minichamps Ferrari F300 Fiorano Test Schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: This is the black carbon fibre F300 test car that Michael tested in Dec 1997.

Recent auction price: Oct 2023 – $56USD

Recent buy now price: –

 

Ferrari F300 (1998)

Minichamps Ferrari F300 1998 Schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: The F300 yielded 6 wins for Michael in 1998 although Mika took out the championship.

Recent auction price: May 2021 – 205AUD

Recent buy now price: –

 

Ferrari F300 (1998) – San Marino GP

Minichamps Ferrari F300 Schumacher X-wing 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:  The F300 also raced with a X-wing or tower wing configuration used at the San Marino GP.

Recent auction price: June 2021 – €349EUR

Recent buy now price: –

 

Mercedes AMG W01 (2010 showcar)

MInichamps Mercedes W01 Schumacher 2010 showcar 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: This model is basically the 2009 Brawn BGP001 in Mercedes AMG livery with a Schumacher driver figure.

Recent auction price:

Recent buy now price: Oct 2021- $152USD

 

Mercedes AMG W01 (2010)

Minichamps Mercedes W01 Schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: Michael comes back from retirement to race for Mercedes.

Recent auction price: April 2021 – €101EUR

Recent buy now price:  Aug 2021 – £164GBP

 

 

Mercedes AMG W02 (2011)

Minichamps mercedes w02 schumacher 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: 2nd season with Mercedes. The 2011 Belgian GP model marked Michael’s 20th year.

Recent auction price: May 2021 – £165GBP (showcar); Nov 2023 – £135GBP

Recent buy now price:  March 2021 – $350AUD

 

Mercedes AMG W03 (2012)

Minichamps Mercedes W03 Schumacher Monaco Q1 1:18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: Michael final season and retirement with Mercedes AMG. A few models were produced – European GP (Final podium), Monaco GP (1st in Q1 qualifying session), Belgian GP (celebrating Michael’s 300th GP) and Brazilian GP (last GP; LE 1440 pcs)

Recent auction price: Feb 2021 – €182EUR (Monaco); £165 GBP (showcar); Nov 2023 – $175USD (Brazil GP)

Recent buy now price: Jan 2021 – $267USD (Monaco GP); Dec 2023 –£280 GBP (Brazil GP)