A VERY RARE CLASSIC F1 MODEL COLLECTIBLE
"CMR"1/18 Mercedes-Benz W196R Streamliner
1954/55 World Champions - Plain-body Edition
The Mercedes-Benz
W196/196R was a Formula One Racing Car produced by Mercedes-Benz for
the 1954 and 1955 F1 seasons, in the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio and
Stirling Moss it won 9 of 12 races entered and captured
the only two World Championships in which it competed until late.
This silver masterpiece, the original streamlined body was both expedient and visually appealing, which caused a sensation and served the team well at fast circuits such as Reims where it was first launched in 1954 and won with the aerodynamic closed-wheel aluminium body - the “Streamliner” was later used only three more times: at the '54 Britiah GP, the ’54 & ’55 Italian GPs. In total the "Streamliner" won 3 of the 4 races entered (except the ’54 British GP), all with Fangio at the wheel. These three Grands Prix have remained the only races won by a closed-wheel car in Formula One history to date.
Offering for sale is an extremely rare collectible for all F1 and Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts – This "CMR" model has long gone out of production (NOT "CMC"), it has been in storage since bought 2nd-hand from a Private Collector in pristine conditions and has always been well preserved in the box even though the Foam Packaging has some damages at both ends (as illustrated). The W196R is a well sought-after piece of memorabilia, particularly if you want a Plain-body version.
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SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION
Free pickup in St Ives (Upper North Shore of Sydney), payment via eBay or cash on pickup. Local postage cost quoted is derived from the "eBay Shipping Calculator" via Australia Post Standard Parcel Post with tracking within Australia - please note Australia Post charges shipping based on Volume Weight (size of parcel) and not Physical Weight for item exceeding 1 Kg.
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