CMC Mercedes-Benz W196R, 1954/55 - 1/18

• Hand-assembled all-metal precision model made from more than 1100 parts
• Faithful reproduction of the 8-cylinder in-line engine with inclined mounting position
• Detailed cabling and cable routing
• Precisely designed tubular metal lattice frame
• Wheels in filigree wire spoke design and removable by means of detachable centre locks
• Finely crafted cockpit with textile seat cover and leather headrest
• Exact reproduction of the internal brake drums
• Authentic arrangement of fuel and oil tanks
• Realistic design of the front and rear wheel suspension with spring suspension

Special features: Extensive reproduction of the Monza-specific design of the Moss vehicle. The following changes compared to the standard version have been implemented:

• Application of the race number 16 using a complex pad printing process
• Air intake in front of windscreen, but omitted left/right. Air flap
• Side body opening on right front side
• Central rear ventilation with struts
• Three-spoke steering wheel and cockpit seat in a green base colour as a personal reference to Stirling Moss
• Removable body

Mercedes-Benz demonstrated its strength as early as the final practice session, taking the top three places with Fangio, Moss and Kling. The Mercedes team also immediately took the lead in the race itself. Stirling Moss with starting number 16 had to make an involuntary pit stop on lap 19 due to a smashed windscreen. Moss resumed the race half a lap behind and staged a fierce chase to catch up, which soon brought him back up to seventh place. On lap 21, he sets a sensational lap record of 2:46.9 minutes = 215.7 km/h, which lasts for the rest of the race. Unfortunately, he retired on lap 29 due to a technical defect. Nevertheless, Stirling Moss was able to hold his own at the end of the racing season by winning the runner-up spot in the world championship.