BMW M1 #80 BASF Procar 1980
Checked before listing. Photos show the actual item for sale.
€49.95
Manufacturer
Fly
Browse the current Fly stock and find other models from the same maker.
Similar products
Closest matches from FlyItem details
- Condition grade
- Car C10, box C10. Photos show the item offered.
- Used status
- New, checked before listing.
- Digital status
- Analog. No digital chip installed.
- Modified
- No visible performance modifications.
- Vehicle year
- 1980
- Photos
- Product photos are of the actual item for sale.
The clear display case identifies the 1980 car with Hans-Georg Bürger. White wheels and the detailed race cabin complete the model's period Procar appearance.
The BMW M1 Procar #80 with the iconic 1980 BASF livery is one of the most legendary and visually recognizable racing cars in motorsport history. The car was deployed in the infamous BMW M1 Procar Championship, a Formula 1 support class in which F1 drivers competed in identical M1s against touring car drivers.
Historical Context & Performance
The Team: The car was run by the well-known team GS Sport (GS Tuning).
The Drivers: In the Procar season of 1980, the car with starting number 80 was mainly driven by the legendary German driver Hans-Joachim Stuck, who achieved a 3rd place in the championship. The young talent Hans-Georg Bürger also took a seat behind the wheel in 1980.
The Chassis: This was chassis #WBS59910004301098. After the Procar season, the car was deployed in the German DRM championship. Unfortunately, disaster struck in July 1981, when the car crashed heavily on the Salzburg ring.
The Design: The livery — consisting of striking, concentric red and white circles that were supposed to represent the sound waves of a cassette tape — was designed as a marketing campaign for the audio cassettes of chemical giant BASF.
Scale Models and Slotcars
Due to the immense popularity of this particular design, the M1 #80 BASF has become a sought-after collectible in the world of model cars and slotcars:
WORK83 BMW M1 Procar #80 (1:18):
Features: High-quality diecast/metal model with opening doors and a detailed representation of the legendary red wheelbrings and engine compartment.
Carrera Digital 132/124 "BASF No. 80":
Features: Beautifully moving slotcars at scale 1:32 and 1:24, equipped with working front, rear and brake lights for use on digital racetracks. Information and specifications can be found on the official website of Carrera.
Minichamps BMW M1 Procar BASF #80 (1:18 / 1:12):
Features: Very exclusive and detailed scale models for the premium collector, often produced in limited editions