CMC Mercedes 300SLR Moss & Jenks

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£225.00

In 1955 Mercedes-Benz introduced its 300 SLR for the first time at the Mille Miglia. Among its strongest competitors were Ferrari, Maserati, and Aston Martin. The young-but-well-accomplished British race driver Stirling Moss, together with his co-pilot Denis Jenkinson (“Jenks”), received the starting number 722 which reflected their starting time of 7:22 am.

Denis Jenkinson invented the so-called Roller-Map, a sort of “navigation system“ that would become a part of racing history. This Roller-Map was a six-meter paper roll with details of the track information collected during the training sessions. As a result, he was able to give his pilot very exact tips.

Thanks to his driving skills, his will to win, and the reliability of his 300 SLR, Stirling Moss already took the lead in Rome. After 10 hours, 17 minutes and 48 seconds, the duo of Moss and Jenkinson crossed the finishing line to become the victors. They reached an unbelievable average speed of 157.65 km/h. An unparalleled record for a long time to come. J.M. Fangio, also driving a 300 SLR, finished 2nd to complete a sweet dual triumph of the Mercedes-Benz.

The SLR model from CMC is hand-mounted from more than 1,500 single parts. It is a precision model that incorporates well-documented historic details and authentic replication. 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 is only on one side as no such “luxury of convenience” was provided for the co-pilot. The model also includes removable front and rear spare wheels in different sizes.

The model is delivered with the service opening unclosed for easy maintenance, just like the way that Moss had it for the race to save time in the case of emergency. The panel is included and can easily mount on the magnetic frame if required. Under the bonnet is a highly detailed 8-cylinder in-line-engine installed in angular position and complete with all pipes and cabling. The headrest dome connects with the hatch. It can be flipped up as one single unit to gain access to the spare wheels.

Scale: 1/18

Length Approx 24cm

Photos courtesy of Mark White www.marksf1models.co.uk

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