Martini diecast models bring together collectible scale cars and the distinctive Martini racing identity that became closely associated with some of the most recognizable competition cars in motorsport history. At DiecastModelsWholesale.com, the Martini category is part of the Beverage and Livery Models collections and focuses primarily on vehicles carrying Martini and Martini Racing graphics.
The category is especially relevant to collectors of racing diecast, rally cars, endurance racing models, Porsche models, Lancia models, motorsport liveries, and classic sponsor-decorated vehicles. Current DMW listings include Martini Racing subjects from Tarmac Works, Solido, Paragon Models, Kyosho, Model Model, Spark, and Autoart, with examples in 1:64 and 1:18 scales.
While Martini is also the name of an Italian vermouth and aperitif brand, the diecast category is particularly associated with Martini Racing, whose red, dark-blue, and light-blue stripe design became a defining motorsport livery. That distinction is important when searching for Martini collectibles: many of the vehicles in this category are automotive racing models rather than beverage-delivery vehicles.
Explore Beverage for other beverage-related liveries or Livery Models for additional branded and sponsor-decorated vehicles.
Martini Racing & Motorsport History
The Martini name became deeply connected with motorsport through sponsorship, particularly in European racing and rally competition.
Porsche records that its motorsport vehicles competed with Martini Racing branding from the early 1970s, initially through private teams and then through an official sponsorship agreement beginning in 1973. The distinctive stripe design subsequently became closely associated with Porsche racing cars and later appeared on road-car tribute models as well.
The Martini identity became equally important in rallying. Lancia's official Lancia Martini Racing team competed with the distinctive colors on legendary cars including the Rally 037 and Delta. The Lancia Rally 037 competed officially in the 1983 season in Martini Racing colors and helped Lancia secure the World Constructors' Championship that year.
The combination of recognizable cars and instantly identifiable graphics is a major reason Martini Racing remains such an important theme for motorsport model collectors.
Porsche Martini Racing Diecast Models
Porsche is one of the most recognizable manufacturers associated with Martini Racing diecast.
The Martini livery appeared on several important Porsche competition cars, including the Porsche 917, 935, 936, and 911-based racing cars. Porsche's own historical material documents Martini-associated competition cars from the early 1970s, including the 917 and 908/03.
DMW's current Martini category includes several Porsche examples, including:
- Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick Martini Racing in 1:64 by Paragon Models
- Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 Martini Racing in 1:64 by Paragon Models
- Porsche 917K Martini Racing in 1:64 by Tarmac Works
- Porsche 936/78 Martini Racing Porsche System in 1:18 by Spark
- Porsche 918 Spyder with Martini livery in 1:18 by Autoart
These models span different periods and types of motorsport, making Porsche Martini Racing a natural theme for collectors who want to follow the livery across multiple generations.
Lancia Martini Racing Diecast Models
Lancia is another major part of the Martini Racing story and an important focus of the current DMW category.
The Lancia Delta HF and Delta HF Integrale are particularly recognizable in Martini Racing colors. Lancia's rally history includes major championship successes with the Delta, including the consecutive 1988 and 1989 World Championships won by Miki Biasion in the Martini Racing team.
The current DMW Martini category includes several Lancia rally models, including:
- Lancia Delta HF Integrale Martini Racing rally cars
- Lancia Delta HF 4WD Martini Racing
- Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo 1 Martini
- Lancia Delta HF Integrale models representing Monte Carlo, Safari, and Olympus Rally competition
- Lancia 037 Rally subjects associated with the Martini era
One current example is the 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo 1 Martini 6 in 1:18 by Solido. DMW identifies it as a World Rally Champion Martini Racing model and notes that the historical Martini 6 special edition was produced in 310 units.
For collectors interested specifically in Lancia, visit the Lancia collection to explore additional Lancia models beyond the Martini Racing theme.
Martini Racing Rally Cars
Rallying is one of the strongest collecting themes within the Martini category.
The Martini livery is particularly associated with the dramatic Group B and Group A eras and the championship-winning Lancia rally cars of the 1980s and early 1990s. The Lancia Rally 037, Delta S4, Delta HF 4WD, and Delta HF Integrale are among the cars that make the Martini name immediately recognizable to rally enthusiasts.
Martini Racing models can therefore be collected by:
- Rally championship
- Rally event
- Driver
- Co-driver
- Lancia model
- Competition year
- Scale
- Manufacturer
- Martini livery variation
This makes the category particularly suitable for collectors who enjoy models with a documented motorsport story rather than simply collecting vehicles by road-car manufacturer.
Martini Diecast in 1:64 Scale
1:64 Martini diecast models provide a compact way to build a broad motorsport collection.
Current DMW examples include Martini Racing Porsche models from Paragon Models and Tarmac Works, Lancia Delta rally cars from Tarmac Works, and RWB 964 Martini Racing models from Model Model.
The small scale is useful when collecting several race cars from different events or manufacturers. It also makes it easier to display Martini Racing vehicles alongside other sponsor liveries without requiring a large amount of shelf space.
For collectors who focus on small-format models, 1:64 Scale provides additional options.
Martini Diecast in 1:18 Scale
1:18 Martini diecast models provide substantially more display presence and allow the vehicle, racing graphics, wheels, interior, and competition details to be appreciated at a larger size.
The current DMW Martini category includes 1:18 models from Solido, Kyosho, Spark, and Autoart. Examples include Lancia Delta rally cars, Porsche 936, Porsche 918 Spyder, and other Martini Racing subjects.
Some larger Martini Racing models also include features such as opening panels, detailed interiors, roll cages, rubber tires, steerable wheels, or acrylic display cases, depending on the manufacturer and individual release. Product specifications should always be checked before ordering.
Collecting Martini Models by Racing Era
A Martini collection can be organized around particular periods of motorsport.
1970s Sports Car Racing
The 1970s produced some of the most recognizable Porsche Martini Racing subjects, including the Porsche 917 and later endurance-racing cars. Porsche's historical archive documents Martini-associated Porsche competition from this period.
1980s Rally Racing
The 1980s brought the Martini Racing colors to the forefront of international rallying through Lancia. The Lancia 037 and Delta HF 4WD are particularly important subjects from this period.
1990s Lancia Rallying
The Delta HF Integrale continued the Martini Racing association into the 1990s. Models representing drivers, rallies, and championship-winning cars from this period can form a focused rally collection.
Martini Livery Models Beyond Porsche & Lancia
Although Porsche and Lancia are central to the Martini Racing story, the distinctive livery has appeared on other automotive subjects and later tribute models.
The current DMW category, for example, includes a 2024 Nissan GT-R R35 with Liberty Walk 2.0 body kit and Martini Racing graphics from Solido, as well as RWB 964 Martini Racing models from Model Model.
These modern interpretations show how the Martini visual identity continues to appear on enthusiast and modified-car subjects beyond its historic factory racing associations.
Collectors interested in these modern applications can also explore Tuning & Custom and Liberty Walk LB WORKS.
What to Look for When Buying Martini Diecast
Because Martini models are strongly connected with motorsport history, several details are worth checking before purchasing.
Race car: Identify the exact vehicle, competition version, and model year represented.
Driver and event: Many racing models are tied to a specific driver, co-driver, race, rally, or championship result.
Livery: Martini graphics can vary according to the period, team, vehicle, and reproduction being represented.
Scale: Confirm whether the model is 1:64, 1:18, or another scale before ordering.
Manufacturer: Tarmac Works, Solido, Kyosho, Spark, Paragon Models, Autoart, and other manufacturers may offer different vehicles, scales, detailing, and construction.
Display features: Larger models may include opening panels, steerable wheels, detailed interiors, roll cages, or display cases depending on the product.
Historical accuracy: If historical representation is important to your collection, compare the race, driver, number, year, and livery information in the individual product description.
Building a Martini Racing Display
Martini models work particularly well as part of a dedicated motorsport display.
A collector might build a chronological arrangement featuring Porsche endurance cars from the 1970s followed by Lancia rally cars from the 1980s and 1990s. Another approach is to organize the display by manufacturer, with Porsche and Lancia models grouped separately.
Martini Racing models can also be displayed alongside other sponsor liveries to create a broader racing environment. Useful related categories include:
Martini Diecast Models for Collectors
Martini diecast models offer a distinctive combination of automotive history, motorsport, rally racing, endurance racing, and recognizable sponsor livery. The appeal goes beyond the Martini name itself: each model can represent a particular Porsche or Lancia, a famous driver, a major race or rally, or an important period in racing history.
Whether you are looking for a compact 1:64 Martini Racing model, a detailed 1:18 Porsche or Lancia, a championship-winning rally car, or a modern interpretation of the Martini livery, the collection provides several ways to build a focused motorsport display.
Browse the Martini collection at DiecastModelsWholesale.com to explore the available Martini Racing diecast cars, Porsche models, Lancia rally cars, and other Martini-liveried collectibles for your collection.
