Mattel 1:43 - Model race car (2) - Ferrari 500 F2 (GP...

Lot Exceptionnel 1/43 - Hot Wheels Elite Ferrari 500 F2 (Ascari GP 1952 & 1953) - Historic Duo - New in Factory Sealed Absolute Rarity: Attention to motorsport enthusiasts and the most uncompromising Scuderia Ferrari collectors. We offer you an exceptional lot of absolute rarity: an inseparable duo of 1/43 scale miniatures from the prestigious high-end HOT WHEELS ELITE series. These high-precision pieces celebrate the genius of the legendary Italian driver Alberto Ascari at the wheel of the iconic Ferrari 500 F2, the single-seater with which he claimed his two consecutive Formula 1 World Championship titles. These models are today out of production (Discontinued), completely unavailable in traditional commerce, especially since Mattel no longer holds the official exclusive Ferrari license for this line, which permanently fixes this issue on the global collector market. Details and History of Included Models: The Ferrari 500 F2 is one of the most important jewels in Maranello’s history. Equipped with a revolutionary inline-4 aluminum engine designed by engineer Aurelio Lampredi (1,985 cm³ displacement, about 185 horsepower), it dominated the opposition with a historic series of consecutive victories. • 1. Reference T6274: Ferrari 500 F2 – Belgian Grand Prix 1952 (Car No. 4) • History: The model accurately reproduces the single-seater with which Alberto Ascari won the Belgian Grand Prix at the formidable Spa-Francorchamps circuit in 1952, the year of his first world title. • Limited edition: Produced in only 5,000 copies worldwide. • 2. Reference T6275: Ferrari 500 F2 – Swiss Grand Prix 1953 (Car No. 46) • History: This model represents Ascari’s victorious car at the 1953 Swiss Grand Prix on the Bremgarten circuit, consolidating his domination and second consecutive World Championship title. • Limited edition: Produced in only 5,000 copies worldwide. The Hot Wheels Elite Excellence & Materials: The

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