Jaguar C-Type No.19 4th Le Mans 24H 1953 P. Whitehead – I. Stewart in 1:43 scale
This is the Jaguar C-Type No.19 4th Le Mans 24H 1953 P. Whitehead – I. Stewart in 1:43 scale by Spark.
The Jaguar C-Type No. 19 finished an impressive 4th overall at the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by British racers Peter Whitehead and Ian Stewart. Whitehead was one of Britain's leading post-war racing drivers, having won the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hours, while Stewart was a skilled endurance competitor who complemented Whitehead's experience during the demanding race. The 1953 C-Type stood apart from its rivals by pioneering the use of four-wheel disc brakes, a revolutionary innovation developed with Dunlop that provided superior stopping power and reduced brake fade over long distances. Combined with its lightweight tubular chassis and smooth aerodynamic body powered by Jaguar's proven XK 3.4-liter inline-six engine, the C-Type helped usher in a new era of endurance racing technology and contributed to Jaguar's victory at Le Mans in 1953.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
The Jaguar C-Type No. 19 finished an impressive 4th overall at the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by British racers Peter Whitehead and Ian Stewart. Whitehead was one of Britain's leading post-war racing drivers, having won the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hours, while Stewart was a skilled endurance competitor who complemented Whitehead's experience during the demanding race. The 1953 C-Type stood apart from its rivals by pioneering the use of four-wheel disc brakes, a revolutionary innovation developed with Dunlop that provided superior stopping power and reduced brake fade over long distances. Combined with its lightweight tubular chassis and smooth aerodynamic body powered by Jaguar's proven XK 3.4-liter inline-six engine, the C-Type helped usher in a new era of endurance racing technology and contributed to Jaguar's victory at Le Mans in 1953.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
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