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Mercedes 300 SLR #19 J.M. Fangio / S. Moss 24 Hours of Le Mans 1955 Minichamps 1:43

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Mercedes 300 SLR #19 J.M. Fangio / S. Moss 24 Hours of Le Mans 1955 Minichamps 1:43 B66040253 Diecast
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Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes 300 SLR #19 marks Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss's entry at the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans. This used model has a sealed one-piece body, and the outer box shows traces of storage while the casting itself remains intact. A landmark endurance racing subject.
Mercedes 300 SLR #19 J.M. Fangio / S. Moss 24 Hours of Le Mans 1955 Minichamps 1:43
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Specifications
Brand
Mercedes
Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
B66040253
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About the Mercedes 300 SLR #19 J.M. Fangio / S. Moss 24 Hours of Le Mans 1955 Minichamps 1:43

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes 300 SLR #19 reproduces the Fangio and Moss entry at the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, built as a sealed one-piece body. Used model; the box shows traces of storage, casting itself intact. A landmark subject in Mercedes endurance racing history.

Nineteen fifty-five remains one of motorsport's most significant and somber Le Mans, remembered both for Mercedes' dominant SLR prototypes and for a catastrophic accident that reshaped safety standards in the sport for decades afterward.

A Sealed Casting Detailing a Factory Prototype

This 300 SLR has no opening panels, so the model's entire story is told on the outside: the streamlined body and distinctive air brake panel that marked the SLR's aerodynamic sophistication for its era, finished with tampo-printed racing numbers and silver bodywork carrying genuine depth under light. At 1:43, the model still carries a satisfying weight, denser in the hand than the compact scale suggests. As a used model, some prior handling is expected, and the box shows traces of storage; the casting itself remains structurally sound.

Fangio and Moss's 1955 Le Mans Entry

Pairing two of the era's greatest drivers in a single works car reflected Mercedes' all-in commitment to the 1955 sports car championship, and the SLR's combination of a straight-eight engine and lightweight construction made it one of the most technically advanced endurance racers of its period. That same season, Mercedes withdrew from motorsport following the tragic accident at the race, making surviving SLR liveries a poignant piece of the marque's competition history rather than a purely triumphant one.

A Significant Piece for an Endurance Racing Shelf

At 1:43, this 300 SLR pairs meaningfully with other 1950s sports prototypes, anchoring a collection focused on that pivotal era of endurance racing. Its sealed body needs nothing beyond routine dusting. Keep it out of direct sunlight to protect the printed livery, and handle the model carefully around the distinctive air brake panel, a delicate feature that stands proud of the bodywork.

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