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Opel Calibra #7 M. Reuter ITC Champion 1996 UT Models 1:18

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Opel Calibra #7 M. Reuter ITC Champion 1996 UT Models 1:18 180964307 Diecast
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UT Models' 1:18 diecast Opel Calibra reproduces M. Reuter's 1996 ITC championship livery. A coupe-bodied touring car replica finished in diecast, capturing the low, wide stance and sponsor decals that marked the International Touring Car Championship's final season.
Opel Calibra #7 M. Reuter ITC Champion 1996 UT Models 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Opel
Model Manufacturer
UT Models
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
180964307
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5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Opel Calibra #7 M. Reuter ITC Champion 1996 UT Models 1:18

TL;DR: UT Models' 1:18 diecast Opel Calibra carries M. Reuter's 1996 ITC championship livery, the coupe silhouette that Opel raced in the International Touring Car Championship's closing year. A mid-tier diecast piece for collectors following the DTM-to-ITC transition period.

The ITC briefly expanded the DTM formula into an international series before regulations changed course, and Opel's Calibra was one of its defining silhouettes.

Building the Calibra's Racing Silhouette in Diecast

The Calibra's low coupe roofline and pronounced wheel arches make it a distinctive subject compared to the four-door DTM sedans of the same period, and the diecast casting handles that shape with a solid, even panel line along the roof and rear hatch. The zinc alloy body carries a reassuring weight in the hand, immediately distinguishing it from a lighter promotional model, and the champion's number-1 or race-specific graphics are printed rather than moulded, keeping edges crisp where sponsor logos overlap body colour changes. Interior detail stays basic, in line with the era's diecast standard, since the racing livery is the model's real selling point. Wheels reproduce the period racing pattern rather than a generic alloy, a small but noticeable accuracy touch.

Collecting the ITC's Short-Lived Era

The ITC only ran for a couple of seasons before folding into other formats, which makes period diecast like this a relatively compact but rewarding theme to collect. Displayed beside contemporary Mercedes and Alfa Romeo touring diecast, the Calibra's coupe shape breaks up a row of sedans nicely and adds visual variety to a shelf. At 1:18 it occupies a modest footprint, similar to a compact hatchback replica, so it slots easily into a themed 1990s touring car cabinet without demanding disproportionate space.

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