M3 E30 San Remo 1989 Duez Marc & Lopes Alain

M3 E30 San Remo 1989 Duez Marc & Lopes Alain

1:32 Scale model produced by Slot It, with lots of details as based on the prototype, this model will surely be a proud part of your slot car collection. This model includes lots of added features including Rubber tyres, fitted Copper braids and a powerful motor.

Features

• 1:32 Scale Model
• Fitted Magnet
• Copper Braids
• Rubber Tyres
• Clear Plastic Display Box
• Based on the prototype seen at San Remo in 1989

Details:

The 1989 Rallye Sanremo, part of the World Rally Championship, delivered one of the most demanding mixed-surface events of the era, with asphalt and gravel stages pushing both drivers and machinery to the limit in Italy’s iconic mountain roads.

Among the competitive Group A entrants was the legendary BMW M3 (E30), entered by privateer teams and driven by experienced Belgian rally driver Marc Duez alongside co-driver Alain Lopes. Running in the highly competitive Group A category, the BMW M3 represented one of the most balanced and reliable rear-wheel-drive rally platforms of the late 1980s, known for its precision handling and strong high-revving 2.3-litre engine.

At Sanremo, the BMW M3 faced intense competition from factory-backed four-wheel-drive machines such as the dominant Lancia Delta Integrale, making consistency and driver skill essential on the twisting Italian stages. Marc Duez and Alain Lopes showcased the M3’s agility and endurance through the technical asphalt sections, highlighting the car’s reputation as a true driver’s machine in mixed-traction rally conditions.

For slot car enthusiasts and classic rally collectors, the BMW M3 (E30) from the 1989 Rallye Sanremo is a must-have Group A icon. Its authentic motorsport heritage, iconic box-arched silhouette, and connection to one of the toughest rally championships in history make it a standout addition to any rally-inspired slot car grid or vintage motorsport collection.