IXO Collections 1/8 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R No.8 (Driver Juan Manuel Fangio) Full Kit

Assemble the number 8 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R, victorious with Fangio

Relive the glory days of the Grand Prix circuit by building this faithful replica of the number 8 W 196 R driven by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio. This 1/8-scale model captures every detail of this legendary car.

Faithful, meticulous reproduction

 

The Mercedes-Benz W 196 R, designed for the 1954 season, met all the requirements of the new Grand Prix formula issued by the sports governing body, the CSI (International Sports Commission): a capacity of 750cc with or 2500cc without supercharger, free choice of gas mixture, a racing distance of 300 kilometers or a minimum of three hours.This «silver arrow », a masterpiece built in 14 units.

This model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the utmost care. The use of an extremely accurate digital scan of the original car has enabled us to recreate every detail of the original model as closely as possible.

Thanks to the detailed and illustrated descriptions in the assembly instructions, you can build this exclusive model step-by- step. Your own model of the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R in 1:8 scale.

• Dimensions of the model: 19,7 x 50,2 x 13,6 cm - Weighs : 4,5 KG
• Sound functions included
• Metal body and chassis

Technical data

• Scale: 1/8th
• Dimensions :
  • Length: 50.2 cm
  • Width: 19.7 cm
  • Height: 13.6 cm
• Weight: Approx. 4 kg
• Number of pieces: 451 (including 114 in factory-painted metal)