Sauber Mercedes C9 '89

The C9 was a Group C race car developed by Switzerland’s Sauber. Having supplied engines in earlier efforts, Mercedes officially brought Sauber under its factory racing umbrella in 1988. By 1989, the C9 appeared in a striking all-silver livery, evoking memories of the legendary Silver Arrows. In a stunning performance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, car No. 63 claimed victory, followed by No. 61 in 2nd place and No. 62 in 5th.

If I were to ask you to think of Swiss F1 team, chances are you'd think of Sauber, which was founded by Peter Sauber, a keen amateur race driver. Sauber built his first race car in 1970, and drove it in hill climbs. Sauber then focused on the management side of things, and the team experienced early success with the BMW-engined C5. In many ways, that success was the launchpad which propelled the team all the way to Formula 1 in 1993. Prior to its F1 involvement, Sauber's greatest achievement was the C9, a Group C race car developed with Mercedes. The C9 made its racing debut in 1987, and soon tasted victory. In the 1989 season it was virtually unrivaled, becoming the winner of the World Sportscar Championship and winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans!

The Sauber Mercedes C9 '89 can be acquired from the Legend Cars dealer. It was last added on December 18, 2025 for Cr. 3,500,000.