LMM 132093/5M - Aston Martin DBR1 - Carroll Shelby #5 - '59 Le Mans Winner

HISTORY

The Aston Martin DBR1 is a legendary model of the English brand. It is to date the only victory of the brand at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Three DBR1 teams entered the race that year, with the #4 car of Moss and Fairman taking a quick lead and acting as the bait to force the powerful Ferraris into a fast pace that would break them. The strategy ultimately proved successful, with the Ferrari's dropping out of the race after mechanical issues. The waiting Aston Martins of Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori (#5) took first place, followed closely by Maurice Trintignant and Paul Frere (#6) in second.

FEATURES

1/32nd scale

resin body

injected ABS chassis

front-mounted inline motor

23T offset crown

plastic front wheels

aluminum setscrew rear wheels

copper braids

86g total weight