Product Description
A masterpiece of architecture model:
M-253 CMC Ferrari 250 GTO, LHD, Chassis #3757
Chassis no. 3757GT was delivered to Jaques Swaters of Ecurie Francorchamps in June 1962. In 1962 and 1963, it took part in major races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the GP Solitude, the Tour de France, Montlhery, Zandvoort, Zolder and the Angolan GP, where a total of 10 first places (OA, IC, GT) were achieved. In 1964, Peter Clarke bought the car and raced it at the 1000 km Nürburgring (27th OA), Spa, Oulton Park, Silverstone, Zandvoort, Snetterton (1st IC), Goodwood, the 2000 km Daytona (7th OA) and Sebring. This is the second car with a riveted spoiler and raised tail lights. After 3 serious accidents, it was restored in 1969 to the specifications for a Le Mans participation in June 1962 and has since been in the hands of Nick Mason, the famous drummer of Pink Floyd.
M-253 shows chassis 3757 as "Beurlys" and "Elde" with starting number #22 drove to a 3rd place overall and 2nd place in the GT class at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Model details:
- Hand-crafted metal precision model with a left-hand drive, built from 1,867 single parts, of which are 1,234 made of metal
- Authentic reproduction of the third-placed car in the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
- Functional engine hood, equipped with a supporting rod, quick release locks, and leather belt fastening
- Functional doors with sliding windows
- Trunk lid has a supporting rod and opens to reveal a spare wheel
- Rear fuel tank filler with a flip-open cover
- Perfectly-wired wheels with a light alloy rim, and removable Borrani central locking nuts (with side-dependent right- and left-hand threads)
- Highly detailed 12-cylinder V-type engine, complete with all aggregates, pipes and cabling
- Meticulous replication of the interior, with roll cage and safety belts. Seats upholstered in textile covers with leather trimmings
- Well-integrated dashboard with a full array of instruments and controls
- Elaborate undercarriage, front and rear suspensions, oil and fuel tank (all made of stainless steel), and racing-style tailpipe of the exhaust system.
- Detachable stainless-steel bottom plate
