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This is a highly sought 55 Targa Florio Winner M-B 300SLR #104 (Moss/Collins) in pristine condition.
(Maisto Premiere Edition) 1:18 Die Cast.

A very rare vintage collectible for the true M-B 300SLR/Sterling Moss fan.
Please have a look at the pictures above to inspect this super detailed model.  
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1955 Targa Florio
The 39a Targa Florio took place on 16 October, around the Circuito delle Madonie Piccolo, (Sicily, Italy).
It was also the sixth and final round of the F.I.A. World Sports Car Championship. The title lay between Ferrari, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, with Ferrari leading 19 points to 16 from the other two marques.

Very quickly, Sterling Moss set a blistering pace and broke the track record by two and a half minutes. Although his Mercedes was one of the last to be flagged off, he had passed everyone by the end of lap one.
On one occasion, Moss pushed at a bit too hard and would go careening off the side of the track. The car avoided heavy damage, and with the help of some local spectators, Moss would rejoin the race, still leading. Trouble struck again when Peter Collins drove straight up a stone wall, his front wheels spinning in the air. Fortunately he was able to put his car in reverse and rejoined the battle. Collins worked his way up to first before returning the car to Moss.
Moss drove the only way that he knew how and won going away or in the words of Peter Collins "despite Stirling's efforts and my own to write the machine off!"
Mercedes won the race and with it the sports car championship only to quit racing for the second time.
As a result, car number 104 (Daimler-Benz AG), took an impressive victory, winning in a time of 9hrs 43.14 mins., averaging a speed of 59.832 mph. Second place went to Fangio and Kling, for the second race in a row, 4mins and 41 seconds adrift. The podium was complete by the Ferrari 857 S of Castellotti and Manzon, a further 5mins 25 behind.

The last photo shows Sterling Moss driving his beat up 55 M-B 300 SLR in this race.

Specifications:

* Official licensed product

* 10.25" long

Features:  

* 55 Targa Florio Winner M-B 300SLR #104 Race Car in pristine condition.

* Color: Silver w/Red/Blue & Grey Plaid interior. 

* No box.  

* Steering front wheels, all wheels turn and wire wheels w/rubber tires.

* Opening drivers door/up, trunk, hood opens up/forward over straight 8 fuel injected engine.

* Detailed wooden steering wheel, cloth seats, headlights, signal lights, and brake lights.

* Detailed interior & exterior

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