(Rare) '57 Grand Prix Champion Maserati 250F #1 (Fangio) 1:16 Die Cast-In Box

Description: This is a highly sought after 1957 Grand Prix Champion Maserati 250F #1 (Juan Manuel Fangio/Stirling Moss) In original Tonka/Polistil box. 1:16 Die Cast. A very rare vintage collectible for the true Juan Manuel Fangio/Stirling Moss fan. Please have a look at the pictures above to inspect this super detailed model.   Thanks for your interest, and please email with any questions you may have .Although Maserati initially decided not to run a factory team, the order book was full from private teams who ordered a 250F for their drivers such as Prince Bira, Emmanuel de Graffenried, Harry Schell and Roberto Mieres. The Automovil Club Argentina (ACA) placed an order for Onofre Marimon and Juan Manuel Fangio. Instant success was achieved when Fangio won the very first 1954 Grand Prix in Argentina and satisfaction was huge when Fangio won the 1954 World Driver's Championship. 1955 was less successful after Fangio and Moss had departed to drive for Mercedes Benz. In 1956, with Moss back in the works, Maserati proved to be again successful with Moss runner up and Jean Behra 4th in the Championship.Increasing competition from Ferrari and Vanwall forced Maserati to further develop their 250F and introduce the 1957 250F Lightweight. Changes included a lighter but stiffer chassis built from smaller diameter tubing, a more potent engine with an additional air intake in the bonnet, bigger brakes, a lower more streamlined body and a sloping fuel tank. The new Maserati 250F lightweight proved to be very competitive, but it was Juan Manuel Fangio's driving skills which made the 1957 season unique. Fangio won his fifth World Driver's Championship with the Maserati 250F lightweight. Specifications: * Official licensed product * 10.25" long Features:   * '57 Grand Prix Champion Maserati 250F #1 (Juan Manuel Fangio/Stirling Moss) Race Car in pristine condition.  * Color: Red & Yellow w/black interior.  * In original Tonka/Polistil box. * Steering front wheels, all wheels turn and wire wheels w/rubber tires. * Opening engine cover over six cylinder 230 bhp engine. * Detailed interior & exteriorAUCTION PROTOCOL:Payment must be received within 4 days via PayPal only after you win an auction or immediately when you complete a Buy It Now purchase. The winning bidder will be notified by eBay via email immediately following the close of the auction.The message will contain a link to the Paypal payment method where you will be able to quickly and conveniently pay for your purchase. $5.99 handling charge for Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico. Use Calculator for International Shipping.  Return & Exchange Policy:I am not liable for lost or damaged items if insurance is not purchased.(Please request an invoice that includes insurance if you wish to insure your item at the time you win the bid for that item).Return is accepted ONLY if the item is not as described in the eBay listing.In that case the buyer is responsible only for the return postage, and will be refunded the original item cost plus the original shipping costs. International Buyers: Please note you may be subject to taxes and/or customs duties in accordance with the regulations of your country.International buyers are responsible for any duties/tariffs that may be applicable.In the event that items/products/orders are seized by customs of buyers' countries, buyers are expected to pick up the items/products/orders by themselves.All international shipments are thoroughly inspected to assure perfect product fulfillment.Please inquire about international shipping costs prior to bidding.

Price: 94.99 USD

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

End Time: 2024-11-16T03:58:11.000Z

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