SPARK 43SPA1972 FORD Capri RS 2600 n°2 winner 24H Spa 1972 %

Reference: Spark 43SPA1972 — Manufacturer: Spark Model (1:43 scale, resin model, Spa commemorative series)

This masterclass scale model replicates the iconic Ford Capri RS 2600 #2 campaigned by the factory Ford Köln (Ford Deutschland) works team, the celebrated overall winner of the 1972 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Serving as the marquee round of the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC), the Belgian classic cemented the outright supremacy of the Cologne coupe, powered by the potent Weslake-developed Kugelfischer fuel-injected V6 engine producing nearly 290 horsepower. Wearing its legendary works two-tone blue and white racing livery adorned with period technical sponsorship, the car was shared by an exceptional young German driver pairing: Jochen Mass and Hans-Joachim Stuck.

Tackling the ferocious, original 14.120-kilometer open-road circuit through the Ardennes forests at blistering average speeds exceeding 180 km/h, the #2 Capri put on a masterclass against heavy opposition from works BMW 2800 CS and 3.0 CSL machinery. Navigating torrential rain showers and thick night fog across the marathon, Mass and Stuck maintained an unmatchable pace from flag to flag, sealing a commanding overall victory at the 1972 24 Hours of Spa. Spark’s collectible replica showcases extraordinary attention to detail, highlighting the aggressive Group 2 flared wheel arches, front auxiliary endurance spotlights, deep-dish modular wheels, and razor-sharp period competition markings.