LeGrand LE87302 - Mercedes Benz 300 SLR Roadster, No.722 silver, 2 K supports

LeGrand LE87302 - Mercedes Benz 300 SLR Roadster, No.722 silver, 2 K supports

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #722 Sterling Moss / Denis Jenkinson
LEGRAND 1:87 plastic model, very detailed design and printing (with Union Jack flag and start number), filigree rims, length: 49mm

The annual major event of the Mille Miglia had a particularly attractive field of participants in 1955. Mercedes-Benz had big plans and sent an armada of four 300 SLR racing vehicles, which were used for the first time. Well-known top drivers should challenge the fiercest competitors such as Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin for victory. Half of Italy was on its feet and looking forward to the national racing event. The cars set off from the famous launch ramp in Brescia every minute. The Mercedes team was the first to leave at 6:58 a.m. with the drawn starting number. 658 (start number = start time) JM Fangio as a solo driver to the start and finish town of Brescia. The next SLR driver was Karl Kling with start number at 7:01 a.m. 701 covers the 1,600 km route. Afterwards, at 7:04 a.m., the driver team around Hans Herrmann and co-driver Hermann Eger said goodbye with the starting number. 704 from Brescia and gave the spurs to the SLR. Last but not least, the young daredevil Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson catapulted into the racing battle at 7:22 a.m. with starting number 722. Due to his level-headed driving style and his outstanding skills behind the wheel, JM Fangio reached the finish in Brescia as the second winner behind the winner Stirling Moss (also on an SLR).

Model type car model scale 1:87
Type top seller
Gauge gauge H0
Brand / manufacturer LEGRAND
Novelty No

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