Limited Edition Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR No.722 sculpture - Signed

Signed Limited Edition Streamliner 1/18th Scale Aluminium Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR No.722 sculpture.

The stunning sculptures of the 1955 Millie Miglia winning Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR No.722, by Kevin Hicks of Streamliner Designs, driven to victory by Stirling and his navigator Denis Jenkinson, are cast in aluminium from a master that took over 500 hours to create. They are then put through a number of polishing processes resulting in a superbly detailed and faithful 1/18th scale version of this record breaking car.

The sculpture is licensed by both Sir Stirling Moss OBE and Mercedes-Benz and comes in a beautiful presentation box featuring Stirling’s official brand. Based on the successful Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto Formula 1 racing car, the 300 SLR was developed for the 1955 World Sports Car Championship. The chassis was used in largely unmodified form, engine displacement however, was enlarged to 183 cublc inches to make full use of the scope allowed by the sports car championship regulations. With reference to its displacement, the racing sports car was given the designation 300 SLR.

In 1955, Stirling and his navigator Jenks drove this car to victory in the legendary Mille Miglla at a speed record of 97.5mph over the 1,000 miles raced - a record that remains unbroken to this day.

The pieces are made to order, although one or two pieces may be held in stock.

The signed pieces, limited to a run of 80, come complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by Sir Stirling Moss OBE.

These beautiful pieces retail for GBP1,250 + VAT, note that VAT is not applicable outside the EU and for purchasers providing a validated VAT/IVA number within the EU.