1:18 1968 BMW 2800 CS – Blue Metallic

Description

About the Car

The 2800 CS was a range of coupes produced from 1968 to 1975, replacing the 2000 C and 2000 CS.  The first major change was to lengthen the wheelbase to increase the size of the engine.  The 2-door coupe, designed by Alex von Falkenhausen appealed to the sports-type driver and used as an inspiration for several racing models.  It had a 170-hp 2.8L SOHC 6-cylinder engine and a one-of-a-kind C-pillar, along with either a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic transmission.

About the Brand

BMW is a German multinational company, founded in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. BMW

produces luxury vehicles and motorcycles. Its headquarters are in Germany’s capital, Munich,

and supplies the vehicles worldwide. A major emphasis of BMW is based on product innovation and

development, and quality and reliability.

About the Manufacturer

Minichamps was founded in 1990 as a die-cast car producer in Aachen, Germany under the name of Paul’s Model Art GmbH.   The original company was the Danhausen, a trade company that made 1:43 scale models and sold them over the counter and mail order.  From 1971 to 1993 the company published the famous Danhausen World Model Car Book.  Danhausen was owned by the grandsons of Emma Danhausen – Hans Peter and Paul Gunter Lang.  There was a dispute between the brothers in the late 1980’s.  That is when Paul formed the Paul’s Model Art.  Diecast models were made more for the adult clientele and holding their value was a big question that needed to be answered.  Minichamps’ excellent quality has been noticed by Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Opel, and BMW.