ARTISANAL MAQUETTE - France - 1/8th - Metal... - Lot 254 - Vermot et Associés

Lot 254
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ARTISANAL MAQUETTE - France - 1/8th - Metal... - Lot 254 - Vermot et Associés
ARTISANAL MAQUETTE - France - 1/8th - Metal (1) EXCEPTIONAL ! BENTLEY SPEED SIX 4.5 l "LE MANS" 1929 Unique piece, made by Mr MALABAVA, ironworker and craftsman in Marseille. Made about fifteen years ago at the request of an amateur, Mr Claude SANCHEZ. He offered it to his son-in-law who is the last owner to this day. A 1/8th scale metal reproduction of the 1929 Le Mans 24 Hour race winner, with the crew consisting of Woolf "Babe" Barnato and Sir Henry "Tim" Birkin. English Green, No. 4. Reproduction of the engine-box-deck assembly, hinged bonnet, detailed dashboard, folding windscreen, tonneau cover, numerous attachments (radiator, headlights, fuel tank, pedals, gear and brake levers), detailed chassis (spring blades, beams, brakes, exhaust pipe...). Spoked wheels and PIRELLI rubber tires are borrowed from the Alfa P2 CIJ. Length: 56 cm; width 22 cm; weight: 4 kg. Good general condition (1 windshield wiper missing).
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