Rick's Model Kits
Importer & Distributor of New and Vintage Plastic Model Kitsets & Accessories
We are moving to our new location! The website will be open for orders but we won't be shipping them out for a short while. All orders placed during this time will not be sent out until Wednesday 18th June.
BEL019
Jochi Kleint - Gunter Wanger
1981 Rallye Monte-Carlo
The Ascona 400 was based on the Opel Ascona B but was significantly modified for rallying. It was powered by a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder Cosworth engine, delivering around 240 horsepower in competition trim.
This robust engine, combined with its rear-wheel-drive configuration, made it a formidable opponent in rallies of the early '80s, particularly on mixed and gravel surfaces.
Kleint and Wagner piloted the Ascona 400 in the challenging Monte Carlo Rally of 1981, one of the premier events in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
The Ascona 400 featured a lightweight body, flared wheel arches, and advanced suspension tuning for optimal handling on tricky rally terrain.
It was fitted with a distinctive blue and white livery with Opel’s classic sponsor logos.
While the Ascona 400 didn’t dominate the Monte Carlo Rally, it proved its capability and laid the groundwork for Opel's success in rallying, which culminated in Walter Röhrl’s World Championship title in 1982 driving an Ascona 400.
The car remains a classic in the rally world, remembered for its toughness and performance.
Importer & Distributor of New and Vintage Plastic Model Kitsets & Accessories
