With work progressing nicely on SentiMETAL’s first 1/18 scale model release (BMW’s locally-developed 333i), Cars.co.za‘s lifestyle sub-brand has now announced that the iconic Opel Kadett GSi Superboss will be the second model to be offered.

“Following immense support and interest in the 333i scale model, of which we will receive a prototype soon, it is with great pleasure that we can open pre-orders for the Opel Kadett GSi Superboss model,” says Hannes Oosthuizen, SentiMETAL project head. “We are committed to growing our scale model portfolio in celebration of South Africa’s unique and rich automotive history.”

This particular scale model project is extra special, as the one variant will be an exact 1/18-scale replica of Cars.co.za’s own Imola Red Superboss, and featuring the car’s now very well-known BMX 749 GP number plate. “As is the case with the 333i model, we will offer two colour variants, with each limited to only 150 models for worldwide consumption. We have sold a significant number of 333i models to overseas collectors, and expect that the appeal of the Superboss will similarly stretch beyond our borders,” says Oosthuizen. “In addition to our Imola Red model, the other variant will be finished in Casablanca White and boast SentiMETAL number plates. It will also be limited to 150 units.”

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Development of the high-precision resin scale models will again take place in Germany, with manufacturing ultimately happening in China. The models will come mounted on a display stand inside a clear plastic display box. Unique SentiMETAL box art will be developed for the models and each car will come with an information booklet with a stamped serial number.

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“It’s quite a detailed process,” says Oosthuizen, “because we want the end product to be as representative of the real thing as possible, and so we are really going through the dimensions, colour codes etc. in great detail.” The highly-detailed model features ABS parts and TPR tyres on rolling wheels.

HOW TO SECURE YOUR 1/18 SCALE OPEL KADETT 2.0 GSI SUPERBOSS

The price for the model is R5 700. To secure your model(s) visit www.sentimetal.shop. Please note that delivery of the models is only expected during the first half of 2024.