Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Roadster, No.722 silver, 2 headrests, 1/87
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #722 Sterling Moss / Denis Jenkinson
Item LE87302
H0 / 1:87 plastic model, very detailed design and printing (with Union Jack flag and start number), filigree rims, length: 49mm
The annual Mille Miglia event had a particularly attractive field of participants in 1955. Mercedes-Benz had big plans and sent an armada of four 300 SLR racing cars, which were used for the first time. Well-known top drivers were expected to challenge the fiercest competitors such as Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin for victory. Half of Italy was on its feet, eagerly awaiting the national racing event. The cars took off from the famous starting ramp in Brescia at intervals of just a few minutes. J.M. Fangio was the first of the Mercedes team to leave the start and finish line in Brescia at 6:58 a.m. with the drawn starting number 658 (starting number = start time).
The next SLR driver to take on the 1600 km route was Karl Kling with start no. 701 at 7:01 am. Then, at 7:04 a.m., the team of drivers led by Hans Herrmann and co-driver Hermann Eger with start no. 704 said goodbye to Brescia and put the spurs to the SLR. Last but not least, the young daredevil Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson catapulted into the race battle at 7:22 with start number 722. Thanks to his level-headed driving style and outstanding skill behind the wheel, J.M. Fangio crossed the finish line in Brescia in second place behind the winner Stirling Moss (also in an SLR).
© Mercedes-Benz licensed product
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #722 Sterling Moss / Denis Jenkinson
Item LE87302
H0 / 1:87 plastic model, very detailed design and printing (with Union Jack flag and start number), filigree rims, length: 49mm
The annual Mille Miglia event had a particularly attractive field of participants in 1955. Mercedes-Benz had big plans and sent an armada of four 300 SLR racing cars, which were used for the first time. Well-known top drivers were expected to challenge the fiercest competitors such as Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin for victory. Half of Italy was on its feet, eagerly awaiting the national racing event. The cars took off from the famous starting ramp in Brescia at intervals of just a few minutes. J.M. Fangio was the first of the Mercedes team to leave the start and finish line in Brescia at 6:58 a.m. with the drawn starting number 658 (starting number = start time).
The next SLR driver to take on the 1600 km route was Karl Kling with start no. 701 at 7:01 am. Then, at 7:04 a.m., the team of drivers led by Hans Herrmann and co-driver Hermann Eger with start no. 704 said goodbye to Brescia and put the spurs to the SLR. Last but not least, the young daredevil Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson catapulted into the race battle at 7:22 with start number 722. Thanks to his level-headed driving style and outstanding skill behind the wheel, J.M. Fangio crossed the finish line in Brescia in second place behind the winner Stirling Moss (also in an SLR).
© Mercedes-Benz licensed product