Ferrari 335S 4.0L V12 Spider #6 1957 24h Le Mans Phil Hill/Peter Collins in 1:43 scale
This is the Ferrari 335S 4.0L V12 Spider #6 1957 24h Le Mans Phil Hill/Peter Collins in 1:43 scale by Topmarques.
At the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Ferrari 335 S Spider #6—driven by American Phil Hill and Briton Peter Collins for Scuderia Ferrari—stood as a formidable contender with its powerful 4.0L V12 engine, capable of speeds over 300 km/h. Both drivers were rising stars: Collins was a polished and selfless team player, while Hill would later become America’s first Formula One World Champion. The 1957 race was particularly grueling, with extreme speeds and mechanical attrition playing decisive roles. Despite the 335 S's raw pace, it succumbed to mechanical failure after leading for several laps. That year’s Le Mans highlighted the fierce rivalry between Ferrari and Maserati, and the event itself was a precursor to future regulations aimed at curbing speed for safety. For Hill and Collins, it was a defining moment that underscored both the promise of Ferrari's engineering and the brutal demands of endurance racing.
Excellent quality and finish. Beautifully crafted and exquisitely detailed. Models are hand
painted, decorated and assembled. Beautiful detail and accuracy of shape and scale. Photo
etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Each model
comes with its own acrylic display case.
At the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Ferrari 335 S Spider #6—driven by American Phil Hill and Briton Peter Collins for Scuderia Ferrari—stood as a formidable contender with its powerful 4.0L V12 engine, capable of speeds over 300 km/h. Both drivers were rising stars: Collins was a polished and selfless team player, while Hill would later become America’s first Formula One World Champion. The 1957 race was particularly grueling, with extreme speeds and mechanical attrition playing decisive roles. Despite the 335 S's raw pace, it succumbed to mechanical failure after leading for several laps. That year’s Le Mans highlighted the fierce rivalry between Ferrari and Maserati, and the event itself was a precursor to future regulations aimed at curbing speed for safety. For Hill and Collins, it was a defining moment that underscored both the promise of Ferrari's engineering and the brutal demands of endurance racing.
Excellent quality and finish. Beautifully crafted and exquisitely detailed. Models are hand
painted, decorated and assembled. Beautiful detail and accuracy of shape and scale. Photo
etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Each model
comes with its own acrylic display case.
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