Sauber C21

Condition: The acrylic case is damaged, slight decal damage at the chassis and bodywork joint.

The Sauber C21 was the Swiss team's contender for the 2002 season, embodying their engineering prowess during the V10 engine era. Powered by a Petronas engine (essentially a rebadged previous-year Ferrari unit), the car allowed Nick Heidfeld to consistently fight for championship points and compete with top-tier teams. This Minichamps model recreates the United States Grand Prix configuration from Indianapolis. Limited to 3,024 pieces, it is a prized item for collectors who value the history of independent teams and the "Quick Nick" era.

Did you know? The Sauber C21 played a key role in developing future Formula 1 stars. While Nick Heidfeld was the lead driver in 2002, this car was also used to showcase the talent of a young Felipe Massa during his debut season. Sauber enjoyed such close technical ties with Ferrari at the time that their cars were often dubbed "Blue Ferraris," and Peter Sauber was regarded as the paddock's best talent scout, having discovered drivers like Kimi Räikkönen and Sebastian Vettel.