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1/18 Scale
MERCEDES-BENZ TARGA FLORIO, 1924
Art.-No. M-048, scale 1:18.
A hand mounted metal precision model made of 1.009
single parts.
The traffic route of the Targa and Coppa Florio, the
race of "7.000 curves", led through tight mountain roads
right through the mountain villages of Sicily. The Targa Florio
included four rounds, the Coppa one more. Each round had a length
of 108 km. To win the Targa, doesn't ment to win the Coppa also,
because to stay one more round in this hard street race, was no
walk in the park.
Christian Werner made it - supported by his co-pilot
Karl Sailer. The major job of Sailer was to keep the gas tank
manual pump under pressure and take care about the grease lubrication.
At the 27th of April in 1924 the team wins both titles with the
compressor Mercedes. Also, they were able to establish a new track
record with 1 hour and 35 minutes for one round. His team mates
Christian Lautenschlager and Alfred Neubauer placed 10th and 15th.
In the team competition Mercedes placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Some confusion caused the painting of the bodies. Instead
of the typical white painting of German racing cars of that time,
the Targa Florio came with a shining Italian red. Rumour had it
that the Mercedes crew was trying to prevent attacks (throwing
of stones) from hot-blooded Sicilian fans.
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From the compound springs of metal to the aluminium
wheels with filigrane spokes to the spare wheel with the true
to the original leather-belt fastening: The Mercedes Targa Florio
was rebuild true to the historic original to the smallest detail
by using only the finest materials. A collector's item who offers
unequaled opportunities.
The starting number 10 added by costly tampo-printing
method on the claret red body Functional engine hood catch with
coil springs.
Movable handbreak lever with functional catch and a
with leather covered grip.
Filler-neck with bayonet catch tank flap of stainless
steel.
Functional multi-layer compound springs (6 lays) on
the front and rear axle.
Rock-protection on the cooler made of dose meshed wire
netting. Friction shock absorber with movable lever.
Underbody hull made of copper - Breaking ropes of steel
for front and rear wheels - Rotary engine starting-crank made
of metal.
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