Description
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #722 Sterling Moss / Denis Jenkinson
LEGRAND 1:87 scale plastic model, very detailed design and printing (with Union Jack flag and starting 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 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 launch pad in Brescia every few minutes. The first of the Mercedes team to leave the track at 6:58 a.m. with the drawn starting number 658 (start number = start time) J.M. Fangio was the sole driver at the start and finish in Brescia. The next SLR rider to start at 7:01 was Karl Kling with start no. 701 took the 1600 km route under its wheels. Then, at 7:04 a.m., the team of drivers led by Hans Herrmann and co-driver Hermann Eger with start no. 704 from Brescia and gave the SLR its spurs. Last but not least, the young daredevil Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson catapulted into the race battle at 7:22 with starting 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).
