Description
Make: CMC
Model Description: Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Mille Miglia #722, 1955 1/18 Scale Model
Description:
1927 marked the birth of the Mille Miglia, the famous 1,635 km race through Italy. By 1930, the name of Mercedes-Benz was closely associated with this endurance race, and the first victory came in 1931 for Mercedes-Benz.
In 1955, Mercedes-Benz introduced its 300 SLR for the first time at the Mille Miglia. Among its toughest competitors were Ferrari, Maserati, and Aston Martin. Every minute, a competing car received its starting signal. Since 1949, the starting order had been decided by lot, so that each starting number was a record of the starting time. The young, but well-accomplished British race driver Stirling Moss, together with his co-pilot Denis Jenkinson (“Jenks”), received the starting number 722. That indicated that their exact starting time was 7:22 AM. What an unforgettable race they ran that day!
This CMC diecast replica marks a heart-warming tribute to the great victory of Mercedes-Benz at the Italian endurance race “Mille Miglia” in 1955. During the competition, the British racing guru Stirling Moss and his co-pilot Denis Jenkinson carried the day, driving their Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. This racing car with the starting number “722”became a legend in the racing history.
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