I have just seen this for sale on ebay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/307077488153 Ebay is not available in my country. How is this available when Mercedes have not even launched this model yet? I check the Mercedes website regularly and just did and it is not on there or sold out. Also where are the display case and base available from? I've never seen this before and is it just Mercedes doing this release?

Was hoping Looksmart or BBR would release a 1/18 Vegas version since I saw it in person but this one will do! 😊

what i mean is do they ever reissue old out of print cars, let's say the Red Bull RB9 or do they remain out of print and only being available on ebay?

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if someone could help me out.

I’m trying to compile a complete list of 1:18 diecast models that recreate the famous Formula 1 “taxi” moments, where one driver gave another a lift back to the pits after a race.

So far, I’ve found the following models:

1. Nelson Piquet & Keke Rosberg

• Williams Honda FW11
• 1986 German Grand Prix
• Keke Rosberg riding on Nelson Piquet
• Scale: 1:18
• Manufacturer: Minichamps (Resin Series)
• Reference: 117860106

2. Satoru Nakajima & Ayrton Senna

• Lotus Honda 99T
• 1987 Italian Grand Prix
• Senna riding on Nakajima’s Lotus
• Scale: 1:18
• Manufacturer: Minichamps
• Reference: 540871811

3. Ayrton Senna & Jean Alesi

• McLaren MP4/6 #1
• 1991 Mexican Grand Prix
• Jean Alesi riding on Senna’s McLaren
• Scale: 1:18
• Manufacturer: Minichamps
• Limited Edition: 994 pieces
• Reference: 540911828

4. Nigel Mansell & Ayrton Senna

• Williams FW14
• 1991 British Grand Prix
• Mansell giving Senna a lift after the race
• Scale: 1:18
• Manufacturer: Minichamps
• Reference: 540911805

5. Michael Schumacher & Jean Alesi

• Benetton Renault B195
• 1995 Canadian Grand Prix
• Taxi scene with Jean Alesi figure
• Scale: 1:18
• Manufacturer: Minichamps
• Reference: 510950601

6. David Coulthard & Mika Häkkinen

• McLaren Mercedes MP4/16
• 2001 Spanish Grand Prix
• Taxi scene
• Scale: 1:18
• Manufacturer: Minichamps
• Reference: 530011814

Am I missing any other officially produced 1:18 Formula 1 taxi scene models (Minichamps, Spark, GP Replicas, etc.)? I’m specifically looking for production models rather than customs or one-off conversions.

I’d really appreciate any additions or corrections. Thanks in advance!

Looking for £85. Bought this brand new and never took it out of the box. Only took it out to show the front wing damage that occurred during delivery.
I’m from London and will ship to anywhere in the uk for free. Outside uk, buyer needs to pay for postage unless it’s cheap then I’ll pay for it. Front wing can be repaired with model glue so this is why I’m selling it for cheap