Car Model Store

Car Model Store, British specialist in diecast models and Formula 1

Car Model Store is an online store with a British domain (carmodelstore.co.uk) dedicated to selling diecast model cars and toy cars. Its catalogue is built around the world of Formula 1, with licensed miniature replicas for audiences of all ages, from adult collectors to children. The store itself presents itself as the UK's favourite in its category.

Catalogue focused on Formula 1

The main range is Formula 1 models, with more than 200 references across cars, helmets and other items according to the website itself. The offering is organised by teams —McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, Aston Martin, Williams, BWT Alpine, Haas, Audi Revolut, Visa Cash App and Cadillac— and by drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Antonelli, Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, Lance Stroll, Oliver Bearman, Esteban Ocon, Yuki Tsunoda, Franco Colapinto, Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Pérez, Jack Doohan, Gabriel Bortoleto, Nico Hülkenberg, Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.

Available scales and brands

The cars are classified by scale (1/43, 1/18 and 1/24, as well as 1/64 references) and by manufacturer, with a strong presence of Spark and Bburago. The store also sells remote-control Formula 1 cars, toy cars, motorbikes and supercar models such as Lamborghini and Ferrari. The offering is completed with gift sets and packs, as well as a new arrivals section, which the website states is updated weekly.

Mini helmets: licensed 1/5 scale replicas

One of the most developed lines is mini helmets, licensed replicas of real Formula 1 helmets made at 1/5 scale, about five times smaller than the original helmet and around 6 cm. Each unit comes on a stand and inside a protective acrylic display case. The catalogue includes helmets from drivers such as Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, with references from different seasons and Grands Prix, and a specific pre-order section for models not yet available.

Premium models and sets for collectors

The store distinguishes a selection of premium Formula 1 cars, described as authentic and highly collectible replicas, with examples such as Max Verstappen's Red Bull RB21 that won the 2025 Japanese GP, Lando Norris's McLaren that won in Australia 2025 or Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin in Japan 2025, in 1/18, 1/43 and 1/64 scales. For less specialised audiences or as a gift, it offers selected sets —such as Bburago's Pit Pass dioramas or the seven-car McLaren set with display stand— designed for both beginner and advanced collectors.

Shipping and loyalty programme

The website advertises free UK shipping on orders over £100. The store operates with prices in pounds sterling and has a rewards programme, as well as gift cards and an end-of-season sale section.