Mercedes-Benz W196 #6/Stirling Moss - Monaco Grand Prix...

Mercedes-Benz W196 #6/Stirling Moss - Monaco Grand Prix 1955 1 items - Excellent/ As new- Heavy Paper The 1955 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Monaco on May 22, 1955. Stirling Moss had been signed by Mercedes for the new season and Maserati had replaced him with Jean Behra. The Silver Arrows of Fangio and Moss dominated, running 1-2 until half distance, trailed by Ascari and Castellotti. At the halfway mark, Fangio retired with transmission trouble,giving the lead to Moss. Almost a lap ahead, a seemingly sure win for Moss was ended on Lap 80 when his Benz's engine blew.The new leader Ascari got it all wrong at the chicane coming out of the tunnel, his Lancia crashing through the barriers into the harbour so that he had to swim to safety. Artist : Christophe Parodi. - Size : 70 x 50 cm. Limited Edition 053/100 Pcs.

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