1982 Acropolis Rally - 2nd Place | Car #1 | 1/18 Scale
Car #1
Rothmans Opel Rally Team
This exceptional SunStar 1/18 scale model recreates the Opel Ascona 400 that achieved 2nd place at the legendary 1982 Acropolis Rally in Greece. Competing under the iconic Rothmans sponsorship with car #1, this Ascona 400 demonstrated remarkable durability and performance on one of rallying's most punishing events. The distinctive Rothmans livery—white with blue and red stripes—became one of the most recognizable color schemes in 1980s motorsport.
The Acropolis Rally, known as the "Rally of the Gods," was renowned for its brutal gravel stages, extreme heat, and car-breaking terrain that tested both machinery and crew to their limits.
| Manufacturer | SunStar |
| Model | Opel Ascona 400 |
| Event | 1982 Acropolis Rally Greece - 2nd Place |
| Car Number | #1 |
| Team | Rothmans Opel Rally Team |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Livery | Rothmans (White/Blue/Red) |
| Product Code | 5379 |
| JAN Code | 0657440053792 |
| Material | Diecast metal with detailed plastic components |
| Origin | Shipped from Japan |
The 1982 Acropolis Rally represented one of the toughest challenges in the World Rally Championship:
The Rothmans Opel Rally Team represented one of motorsport's most successful partnerships during the early 1980s. Rothmans International, the tobacco company, brought substantial sponsorship funding that enabled professional team operations, while Opel provided the competitive Ascona 400 platform. The blue and white Rothmans livery became iconic across multiple motorsport categories including rallying, Formula 1, and endurance racing.
The Acropolis Rally earned its "Rally of the Gods" nickname through conditions that pushed cars and crews to absolute limits:
The 1982 season was historically significant for Opel motorsport. Walter Röhrl secured the World Rally Drivers' Championship driving the Ascona 400, marking the pinnacle of the car's competitive career. The Acropolis Rally 2nd place finish contributed crucial points to both the drivers' and manufacturers' championships.
This was also the final full season of Group 4 regulations before the transition to Group B in 1983, making the 1982 Acropolis result a testament to the Ascona 400's place among the last great rear-wheel-drive rally cars.
Rothmans' involvement in motorsport created some of the most memorable liveries in racing history. The distinctive blue and white color scheme appeared on:
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SunStar has earned international recognition for producing highly detailed diecast models with exceptional accuracy. Their rally car replicas are particularly celebrated for authentic livery reproduction, including the complex Rothmans graphics, period-correct sponsor decals, rally-specific equipment details, and faithful representation of actual competition vehicles and their historic achievements.
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