CMC Maserati 250F GP France #2, "Fangio", 1957

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A masterpiece of architecture model: M-102 CMC Maserati 250F #2, French GP, Fangio, 1957

Technical data of the CMC model:
  1. Model: Handmounted precision model
  2. Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
  3. Scale: 1:18
  4. Art.-No.: M-102
  5. Coulor: red
  6. Driver: Juan Manuel Fangio
  7. Parts: ---
  8. Limited Edition: 2,000 pcs
Model Details:
  • Handmounted precision model, constructed by diecast, metal and copper
  • Costly creation of the tubular space frame in metal
  • True to the original recreation of the complete 6-cylinder-inline-engine with all aggregates
  • Realisation of all ventilation slots (gills) on the whole body, made by open work method
  • Removable engine hood with 4 functional locking hooks
  • Detailled creation of the ribbed break drums of metal
  • Precise recreation of the wheels double-leaf central locking nut. Made of stainless steel with engrained “Borrani” manufacturer logo
  • Snaps on the car's nose and engine compartment side panels as stainless steel bolts and secured with steel wire (parts not removable)
  • Fastening of the gas tank with leather covered tensioning belt
  • Exactly elaborated cockpit with textile covered seat
  • Numbers in the tampon printing method
Special feature
  • Tremendous technical effort for the display of the rivets at the rear end
  • Single by hand implemented rivets, in part even with washers, show a distinctive appearance of 301 rivets
Description of the original vehicle: For the 1957 Formula One season, Maserati developed a new light-weight space frame from thin steel tubes. The exhaust pipes were also redesigned so that they went over the left side of the wind screen to the rear end, where they conjoined into one single pipe. In addition, the drum brakes were optimized and given a more polished finial touch.
With these improvements, the car received the type designation "light weight". This move proved to be very successful, as Fangio drove the new 250F to his 5th Formula One World Championship that year.
The French GP that took place on July, 7th, 1957 in Rouen was one of the best GPs in Fangio's long career. The treacherous 6.5 km-long track, with its fast curves and sloping twists, was just made for driving virtuosos like Fangio. As he passed the finish-line in his 250F with starting number two, he was virtually 50 seconds ahead of the driver in second place. The bulge in the nose cone of Fangio's car stood witness to the hard battles he had fought for each single position against his competitors. Luigi Musso finished 2nd in his Ferrari Tipo 801, whereas Collins and Hawthorn won the 3rd and 4th places, each driving a Lancia-Ferrari.
An anecdote for your information: Fangio's teammate Jean Behra was about to cross the finish line in sixth place, when his 250F fizzled and stopped short. Undaunted, he pushed the car over the finish line. By so doing, he was able to finish sixth against the odds.

Technical data of the original vehicle:
  1. 6-cylinder in-line-engine
  2. Displacement: 2,493 ccm
  3. Maximum output: 280 hp at 8,000 rpm
  4. Top speed: up to 310 km/h
  5. Wheel base: 2,280 mm
  6. Total length: 4,050 mm
  7. Weight: 630 kg
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Wrote by edouard l. on 28.09.2020

Perfect !

A masterpiece ! Thank you

Wrote by Antonio S. on 07.07.2012

Maserati 250F N°2 GP de France 1957

Cette nouvelle version de la Maserati 250F avec le N°2 ayant participé et gagné le GP de France de 1957 est absolument magnifique, les roues démontables sont d’un réalisme saisissant, elles possèdent même les embouts des rayons. Le siège en cuir est superbe. Le numéro de course est réalisé en tampographie, cette réédition est une vraie réussite. Bravo et merci CMC.

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