Passion for model cars: How a Floridsdorfer Jochen Rindt immortalized

Passion for model cars: How a Floridsdorfer Jochen Rindt immortalized

Alexander Trimmel is a passionate model car dealer from Floridsdorf, whose enthusiasm for automobiles began in childhood. At the age of just six, he accompanied his father to airfield races in Aspern, which sparked his love for cars. Inspired by his idol Jochen Rindt, Trimmel began to tinker with 1:32 scale models from Airfix plastic kits.

Over the years, he expanded his collection and relocated to larger models in 1:24 scale. He made this decision to offer a greater variety and more detailed models. Trimmel sees himself less as a collector, but rather as a dealer. For him, collecting model cars should serve personal joy and not speculation. He also observes that certain events, such as the death of a racing driver, have a significant impact on the availability of models on the market.

Jochen Rindt and his legend

Jochen Rindt, who posthumously became world champion in Formula 1, remains a legend in motorsport. Before his tragic accident at the Grand Prix of Monza, in which he was fatally crashed, Rindt had a solid lead in the points table, which also secured the title after his death. He is the only driver who became world champion and achieved this title for the Golden Leaf Team Lotus during his journey in Lotus 72c.

Rindt, born on April 18, 1942 in Mainz and grew up in Graz, began his career in the Junior Formula and entered Formula 1 in 1965. During his career, he celebrated remarkable success and won the 24 hours of Le Mans on a Ferrari 275lm in 1965. His tragic fate occurred after he had driven and won a total of five races in 1970.

model cars and their meaning

The fascination for Rindt's heir is also shown in the model car industry. Trimmel likes to sell models of his idol, especially after distinctive anniversary. The offers include, for example, the high-quality model of Lotus 72c in scale 1:24, which is part of the Premium Collectibles series. This model is available until May 28, 2025 and reflects the great importance and the influence that Rindt had in motorsport.

The model is characterized by careful replicas of the engine block, the gearbox and the cooler and is delivered in an appealing packaging, which, however, can have the smallest defects. Trimmel hopes that friends and newcomers will find a variety of model cars. He is aware that the market is strongly influenced by history and emotions associated with motorsport.

retailers like Trimmel help to keep the memory of great drivers like Jochen Rindt alive and pass on the fascination for motorsport to new generations. Similar models are available and quickly available in the shops in Berlin and Adenau as well as online, so that interested people can quickly deepen the world of model cars.