LOT 54
300 SLR no. 722 child's car
Estimate: US$40,000 - US$60,000Lot to be sold without reserve
Lot 54
300 SLR no. 722 child's car
300 SLR no. 722 child's car
This 300 SLR Junior is a superb children's car, and a wonderful tribute to the sporting roadster driven to overall victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia road race by Stirling Moss. It is equipped with a 48cc engine, coupled to a centrifugal clutch driving the rear wheels, which can power the car up to a top speed of 15 mph. Braking is by a single disc with a mechanical piston caliper.
Based on an existing design by the builder, this 300 SLR is one of only a handful of 'half scale' creations that feature a plaque signed by Stirling Moss himself. The seller states that the mini 300 SLR should be suitable for most children aged between five and nine years old.
Its chassis is powder-coated steel to a bespoke design, while the bodywork is composite glass-reinforced plastic. The silver paintwork and red '722' livery is a faithful replica of Moss's Mille Miglia winner, co-driven by Denis Jenkinson. The bonnet and boot lid are both functional, and there are working headlights. It rides on steel wheels with pneumatic tires, finished with three-eared wheel nut detailing.
The cabin is a great tribute to the original car, with hand-stitched dark blue leather and tartan cloth panels on the seats. The floor is trimmed with grey carpet, and the edges and side panels are upholstered with diamond-quilted leather. Ahead of the driver is a four-spoke polished aluminum steering wheel, as well as a plastic aero screen.
This 300 SLR Junior is a wonderful hand-crafted children's car, which boasts superb attention to detail, not to mention the authenticated signature of the great Stirling Moss as a finishing touch. It is a fun, faithful tribute to one of the most recognizable and valuable historic sports cars ever built.
Footnotes
Please be advised that this lot was damaged in transit and sold as-is. Interested buyers are advised to preview the lot and/or request a condition report prior to bidding.
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