Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Streamliner, 1954/55 / Limited Special Edition Signed by Sir Stirling Moss

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manufacturer brand & id

CMC M-059

scale

1:18

color

Silver

limited edition of 800 models

out of stock

The Model

Perfect in Form Harmony: Mercedes-Benz W 196 R, 11954/55

LIMITED EDITION STIRLING MOSS Nr. 16 (GP Monza 1955)

The Grand Prix of Monza, Italy concluded the racing season of 1955 on September 11. Mercedes had entered the W 196 Monopostos and the Streamliner Silver Arrows into competition. Bearing the starting number 16 and driven by Stirling Moss, the Streamliner was equipped with a 3 spoke steering wheel and a cockpit seat with a green-checked textile covering.

At Sir Stirling Moss' own wish we incorporated these exceptional features into the special edition model created. Among the unique features of the limited edition are modified air inlets and outlets as well as the open maintenance cover at the right side of the engine.

Sir Stirling Moss expressed his approval of the extra ordinary quality of this special model with his signature on each engine hood. This certificate guarantees the authenticity of Sir Stirling Moss' signature as well as the fact that this edition is limited

Handmounted exact detailed metal model of more than 1.000 individual parts.

True to the original reproduction of the inline engine mounted with 8 cylinders in a beveled position.

Detailed cabeling and pipe installation

Precisely replicated tubular space-frame of metal.

Wheels hand spoked with filigrane wire and removable by unscrewing the central locking nuts

Elaborated cock pit with textile covering of the seat and leather headrest

Exact detailed replication of the inside drum brakes

Authentic looks of the fuel and oil tank

Realistic presentation of the front and back wheel suspension systems with spring travel

Special Characteristics

This model is an exact replica of the 1955 Monza version Streamliner driven by Stirling Moss in comparison with the standard version Streamliner, there are the following differences:

Air Inlet in front of the windscreen
Abolition of the left and right air flap
Sidewise opening at the right front of the body
Central real ventilation with bars
Three-spoked steering wheel and green cockpit seat (personal preferency by Sir Stirling Moss)
Removable body (also a feature of M-059).

The Original

Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Streamliner Limited Edition Stirling Moss Nr. 16 GP Monza 1955

Prior to the final racing session, Mercedes-Benz had already demonstrated its strength, with Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, and Karl Kling placing first second and third respectively. Once the final race started the Mercedes Team took over the lead immediately.

However, the No. 16 car of Stirling Moss was forced to make a pit stop on the 19th lap because of a broken windshield. With the leader more than a half lap ahead, Moss returned to the race and started a furious chase to make up for the lost time. On lap 21, he set a sensational new lap record of 2:46.9, averaging 215.7Km/h. This record held through the entire race. Unfortunately, there was no happy ending for him. On lap 29, a technical malfunction stopped him altogether so he was unable to finish the race. Nevertheless, he still won a respectable second place in the final standings of the 1955 F1 world championship.

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