CMC Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, #658 Fangio, Mille Miglia 1955

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A masterpiece of architecture model: CMC Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, #658 Fangio, Mille Miglia 1955

At 6:58 on the morning of May 1, 1955, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with starting number 658 (starting number = starting time) left the launch pad in Brescia, with Juan Manuel Fangio behind its wheel to attempt the 22nd championship of the 1,600 km-long Mille Miglia.
The SLR is hand-assembled from more than 1,500 single parts. It is a precision model that incorporates thoroughly-researched historical details and authentic replication. If you don`t feel capable of filling the shoes of this legendary race driver, then picture yourself as his co-pilot.

Technical data of the CMC-Model:
  1. Model: Precision model hand-assembled
  2. Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
  3. Scale: 1:18
  4. Item-No.: M-117
  5. Driver: Juan Manuel Fangio
  6. Single parts: more than 1,500
  7. Limited Edition: 2,000
Model details:
  • Fangio drove without a co-pilote. His car was equiped with a metal cover over the co-pilotes seat
  • Three-spoke steering wheel. The interior is outfitted in leather, and the seats are covered with textile fabric. The swing-up driver`s door provides ease for entry, but there is no such "luxury of convenience" for the co-pilot
  • Removable front and rear spare wheels in different sizes
  • Spoked-wheels on aluminium rims. Each stainless-steel spoke is mounted with a single nipple
  • The wheels can be removed by a three-winged locking nut
  • Authentic replication of the cockpit air ventilation, wind shield and rear view mirror
  • Realistic presentation of the original dashboard with all its instruments and control elements
  • The headrest dome connects with the hatch. It can be flipped up as one single unit to gain access to the spare wheels. The engine hood has a tent prop
  • A tank-access flap is integrated in the drivers`s headrest dome. The filler neck underneath is equipped with a removable tank cap make of stainless steel
  • The front-right engine hood fitted with a filigree grill for the cooler and engine air-inlet duct
  • Highly detailed 8-cylinder in-line-engine installed in angular position and complete with all pipes and cabeling
  • The sidepipes are made of stainless steel
  • Front wheel suspension with inside drum brakes
  • Space-frame with tank, wheel suspension, console for the spare wheels and electric fuel pumps
Description of the original vehicle: The annual endurance race of the Mille Miglia attracted a very impressive group of competitors in 1955. Mercedes-Benz had big plans up its sleeve, so it sent over a fleet of four racing cars, all of the type 300 SLR, which was to make its debut here. Piloted by world-famous top drivers, the 300 SLR was intended to be a passport to victory over such hard competitors as Ferrari, Maserati, and Aston Martin. Half of Italy was on its feet to follow the national racing highlight of the year.
At 6:58 on the morning of May 1, 1955, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with starting number 658 (starting number = starting time) left the launch pad in Brescia, with Juan Manuel Fangio (no co-pilot) behind its wheel to attempt the 22nd championship of the 1,600 km-long Mille Miglia.
Owing to his prudent driving style and outstanding skills behind the wheel, Fangio crossed the finish line in Brescia just next to the winning champion Stirling Moss (also on a Mercedes-Benz SLR).
The outcome of this race became world-famous and went down in racing history subsequently. Stirling Moss turned out to be the triumphant winner.

Technical data of the original vehicle:
  1. 8-cylinder in-line engine (installed in a 33° inclination to the right side)
  2. Direct fuel injection
  3. Desmodromic valve control (positively controlled valves)
  4. Underbody: wishbone in the front, single hinged swing axle in the rear
  5. Maximum output: 310 hp at 7,500 rmp
  6. Displacement: 2,982 ccm
  7. Top speed: approx. 300 km/h
  8. Wheel base: 2,350 mm
  9. Total length: 4,315 mm
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