Artigianale - Diorama Ligier JS2 #5 Le Mans 1975 con Saviem S45 Ligier-Maserati 1974 - 1970-1980 - Italy

Proposed for sale, a unique handcrafted diorama dedicated to the sporty history of the French Ligier team and its participation in the great endurance races of the 1970s.

The composition recreates a suggestive paddock scene, with the team’s official transporter, the famous Ligier JS2 No. 5, the technical staff, and numerous ambient accessories.

The entire diorama is placed on a solid display base and protected by a large removable clear casing.

Saviem S45 Ligier-Maserati – 1974

The main element of the composition is the imposing Saviem S45 Ligier-Maserati of 1974, reproduced in the team’s characteristic white and blue livery.

The model features numerous details, including:

- large side lettering “Automobiles Ligier-Maserati”;
- official Total sponsorship;
- inscription “Service Courses”;
- Ligier emblems with the French flag;
- detailed Saviem front;
- large glazed surfaces;
- windscreen wipers, mirrors and headlight clusters;
- accurately reproduced wheels and side panels;
- opened rear hatch, which makes the scene more dynamic and realistic.

The model represents the Saviem S45 used for transporting Ligier cars in international competitions and is made to 1:43 scale.

Ligier JS2 No. 5 – 24 Hours of Le Mans 1975

Next to the transporter is placed the Ligier JS2 No. 5, in the spectacular white and blue livery with Total and Michelin sponsors.

The car reproduces the specimen entrusted to Jean-Louis Lafosse and Guy Chasseuil at the 1975 Le Mans 24 Hours. JS2 No. 5 achieved an extraordinary overall second place, finishing the race one lap behind the winning Mirage.

For that edition of Le Mans, car No. 5 was equipped with the Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3-liter engine, while another JS2 entered in the competition retained the Maserati V6 engine.

The miniature stands out for:

- race number 5;
- official Ligier white and blue livery;
- Ligier crests and Total lettering;
- Michelin sponsorships;
- pilot names on the flanks;
- large rear wing;
- top air intake;
- competition wheels and tires;
- finely reproduced aerodynamic and mechanical details;
- cockpit and glazed surfaces well done.

Ligier JS2 was produced between 1971 and 1975 as a mid-engined sports coupé, with road and competition versions. In its evolution it also used Maserati V6 engines, a central element in the history of the collaboration between the two brands.

Setting and accessories

The scene is enriched by several elements that recreate the operating atmosphere of a 1970s endurance paddock:

- two figurines in Ligier technical outfits placed next to the car;
- one figurine in a yellow jumpsuit;
- one figurine in civil clothes;
- two drums customized with Ligier and Total logos;
- tire stopper or boundary element in yellow and black;
- open rear door of the transporter;
- base surface covered with a grassy effect.

The arrangement of the components was studied to depict a moment of preparation and technical assistance, with the Ligier JS2 placed near the rear area of the transporter.

Base and display case

The diorama is complete with:

- rigid, stable display base;
- green covering with grassy effect;
- black perimetric edge;
- large removable transparent case;
- handcrafted composition of models, figurines and accessories.

The case protects the diorama from dust and accidental contact, while allowing the scene to be observed from every angle.

The composition is ready to be exhibited in a private collection, a studio, or a space dedicated to automotive history.

Handcrafted assembly

The components are fixed with vinyl glue, a solution chosen to allow removal or repositioning of individual elements more easily and, generally, without leaving permanent marks.

This feature allows the future owner to customize the disposition of the car, figurines, and accessories.

At the buyer’s request, before shipment, the removable fixing can be replaced with a stronger permanent industrial adhesive. In this case, the components will no longer be easily removable or repositionable.

Conditions and shipping

The diorama will be prepared for shipping with special care, considering the presence of small and delicate components.

To limit the risk of damage:

- removable components will be separated from the base;
- the Ligier JS2, figurines and accessories will be individually packed;
- the transporter, base and case will be protected separately;
- all elements will be packed in an adequately reinforced outer packaging.

After delivery, re-positioning and any new fastening of the components will be the responsibility of the purchaser. The photos of the listing may be used as reference to reconstruct the original layout.

If the purchaser requests permanent gluing in advance, shipping preparation will be adjusted accordingly, compatible with the need to protect the most delicate parts.

A diorama for collectors

An ideal composition for:

- automotive modeling collectors;
- Ligier team enthusiasts;
- appreciators of Maserati-powered sports cars;
- 24 Hours of Le Mans collectors;
- fans of historical competition transports;
- lovers of handcrafted dioramas and paddock settings.

An original piece with great presence, capable not only of telling a race car story but the entire environment that accompanied the great teams in the endurance endurance competitions of the seventies.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and show in detail the composition, conditions and all elements included in the lot.