LOT 147

A 1:43 scale white metal Meri Bam Kits model of the 1979 Le Mans Ferrari 512 BB, built and finished by Dennis Koleber of Texas, USA,

Estimate: £600 - £800Lot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 147

A 1:43 scale white metal Meri Bam Kits model of the 1979 Le Mans Ferrari 512 BB, built and finished by Dennis Koleber of Texas, USA,

The Winter Automobilia Auction|16 December 2025, 13:13 GMT|Guildford

A 1:43 scale white metal Meri Bam Kits model of the 1979 Le Mans Ferrari 512 BB, built and finished by Dennis Koleber of Texas, USA,

finely detailed kit-built white metal model, constructed and finished by the renowned builder of fine scale model cars Dennis Koleber, depicting the Charles Pozzi Racing Team Ferrari 512 BB in light blue and red racing livery and wearing race number 63, as driven by Leclere/Baollt-Lena/Gregg at the 1979 24-Hours endurance event, the model measuring 11cm long, rear spoiler detached but present and lacking windscreen wiper and left wing mirror, in carton box, offered together with Dennis Koleber's business card and an original purchase receipt for the model, dated 1979, and signed by Koleber.
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Footnotes

Dennis Koleber (1947-2021) was a well-renowned multiple award winning American master model builder and modifier, presented with many model building awards including 42 National Championships and was nominated for the 2018 Model Car Hall of Fame Model Builder of the Year.

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