Unique opportunity to acquire highly detailed and hard to find 1/18th scale replica of 1993 BENETTON-FORD B193, car #6 as raced by RICCARDO PATRESE in 1993 FORMULA 1 CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Benetton B193 is a Formula One racing car with which the Benetton team competed in the 1993 Formula One World Championship. Designed by Ross Brawn and Rory Byrne, the car was powered by the latest Cosworth HBA engine in an initially-exclusive deal with Ford, and ran on Goodyear tyres. It was driven by German Michael Schumacher and veteran Italian Riccardo Patrese.

The car was distinguishable from its predecessor due to its track being 15 cm (5.9 in) narrower per the regulations of 1993, and the addition of bargeboards at the Monaco Grand Prix. It also had sidepods with a less pronounced cut-in for the radiator ducts. The nose height was raised from that of the B192, as well as having a longer and flatter rear 'deck' to allow for smoother airflow over the rear suspension than the B192.

In terms of performance, it was an improvement on the 1992 competitor.

The standard rear-wing endplate profile was also changed, featuring a straight leading edge rather than the curved design of the B192. Later in the season, this would further change with the addition of the 'forward wing'; an additional cantilevered wing used on high-downforce tracks, mounted forward and above the main plane, attached via endplate extensions. The leading edge of the front wing now also followed a straight profile, rather than curving forward towards the endplates. The leading edge of the nose also followed a smoother curved profile, whereas the B192 was flatter at its tip.

The car was very advanced in the technological sense and featured active suspension, semi-automatic transmission, and traction control, from the Monaco Grand Prix onwards, although Riccardo Patrese did later say that the car was a step down in quality compared to the much more sophisticated Williams cars he had been driving for the previous five years.

It was the last car to feature cigarette brand Camel as the team's main sponsor, before the long term sponsorship of an Enstone-based team with Mild Seven cigarettes.

Benetton eventually finished 3rd in the Constructors' Championship just behind McLaren but with a substantial gap to Williams. The B193B was replaced for the 1994 season by the Benetton B194.


The model was issued by PAUL'S MODEL ARTS / MINICHAMPS.  Item #180930006.  This is original limited edition issued in 1995.  

The level of detail of this model is very nice.  It looks exactly like the real car.  The model features steerable front wheels, complete racing cockpit, brakes, authentic wheels and tires.  Authentic graphics.  

The model is brand new, never removed from the original box. It comes with the original box.  The box is in very good shape considering its age.  High definition photos represent the actual item for sale and are part of the item description.

Shipping and handling fee $22.00 to any destination within continental USA ($48.00 to Canada & Mexico; $58.00 to any country in Europe, Central and South America; $62.00 to Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan).  Attention to international buyers: the shipping fees are substantial higher for this model  since it would have to be shipped by Priority Mail due to the size of the box which exceeds allowable dimensions for 1st class mail and weight.  Payment by PayPal.  Serious bidders only.  Payment is expected within 3 days of the end of this auction.  Thank you for bidding and good luck.