Revell Monogram VW Volkswagen Beetle #18 Uniroyal Fun Cup Car *USED*
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€69.95
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- Condition grade
- Car C9, box C9. Photos show the item offered.
- Used status
- Used, checked before listing.
- Digital status
- Analog. No digital chip installed.
- Modified
- No visible performance modifications.
- Vehicle year
- 2005
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- Product photos are of the actual item for sale.
Simone Fontana and Roberto Seveso are named on the side window, while a clear presentation case and branded plinth accompany the model.
The Volkswagen Beetle #18 Uniroyal Fun Cup Car usually refers to a very specific, beloved scale model of the iconic racing class, based on real endurance racing cars.
Below you will find the details about both the scale model and the underlying race class.
🚗 The Scale Model: Revell Slotcar
For collectors and racing fans, the '#18' is known as a popular 1:32 scale slotcar produced by manufacturer Revell (often found under product code 08334 or 08385):
Ready-made: It is a pre-built model (Ready-to-Run) intended for racetracks, so not a traditional plastic construction kit.
Livery: The car features a detailed red and white racing ride with the sponsor print of tire brand Uniroyal.
Collector's Value: Because these models were produced in a limited series around 2007-2008, they are today considered collector's items. You can find them mainly on platforms such as eBay or specialized model building fairs.
🏁 The Real Race Class: Uniroyal Fun Cup
The Fun Cup (formerly sponsored by Uniroyal) is an endurance racing class founded in Belgium in 1997 by Franz Dubois. Although the cars look like a classic Beetle, they are subcutaneously purebred racing machines:
Chassis: A super-strong, specially designed tube chassis (tubular frame) with a lightweight body of polyester.
Mechanics: Depending on the generation (Evo 1 to Evo 3) powered by a reliable 1.8L to 2.0L Volkswagen/Audi engine (ranging from 130 to 175 hp) coupled with a sequential gearbox.
Goal: To offer affordable and equal motorsports in which amateur and professional drivers form teams together. The highlight of the season is traditionally the legendary 25 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, where sometimes more than 100 of these identical 'Beetles' appear at the start at the same time.