CMC Lucky Set 2018 “Collins”

The extraordinary driving talent of the young British Peter Collins (born on Nov. 6^th,1931) did not remain hidden from Enzo Ferrari. Therefore, Peter Collins was committed from 1956 by the Scuderia.

The “Youngster” took off from the first race on – his chances for the title of driver-world champion were very good. He remained modest and affable.

• Metal precision model hand-built from 1,161 parts
• Detachable and lockable engine hood
• Flip-open ventilation lid for the driver´s footwell
• Detail-exact replication of the V8 engine with pipes and cabling
• Bundled exhaust pipes made of metal
• Triangular front axle with shock absorbers, front suspension with wishbones, transverse leaf spring, all made of metal
• Rear suspension with De-Dion-tube, transverse leaf spring, pushrods and friction dampers, all made of metal
• Oil cooler installed in front of the radiator
• Detailed replication of the fuel and oil circulation as well as the cooling system
• Hinged flip-open fuel and oil filler caps
• Upholstered leather-covered driver’s seat and head-rest
• Amazingly realistic and perfectly crafted wheels with stainless-steel spokes and nipples mounted on an alloy rim
• Authentically-replicated central locking nuts with right-/left-handed threads
• Elegant finish with a brilliant paint in original color with starting numbers printed by the tampon printing method

Special feature as accessory: Booster trolley with separate assist start device

This model-set will be delivered including a display case and a driver figurine.

The extraordinary driving talent of the young British Peter Collins (born on Nov. 6^th,1931) did not remain hidden from Enzo Ferrari. Therefore, Peter Collins was committed from 1956 by the Scuderia. The “Youngster” took off from the first race on – his chances for the title of driver-world champion were very good. He remained modest and affable.

At the last GP venue of the 1956 season in Monza Collins wrote racing history: his selfless decision and generous homage to his world champion team rivals decided on the outcome of the championshipCollins is the only Formula 1 driver in history who voluntarily renounced the gripping possible world title in favor of the teammate. He justified this decision by saying that he was still young enough and in the following years still has many chances to become world champion.Unfortunately Collins died two years later in an accident on the Nürburgring for the Grand Prix of Germany in 1958.

• With start number 14, Peter Collins started the race at the French Grand Prix. It was the fifth round of the 1956 World Cup. After an exciting race, Peter Collins eventually won the race by a narrow margin ahead of his second-placed team-mate Eugenio Castellotti.
• With start number 2, Peter Collins entered the race for the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Both Ferrari drivers drove a D 50 with a long nose. To better distinguish the two cars, the nasal tip of Collins D50 was painted with a dark green stripe. A driving mistake ended Collins’ race
• The last race of the season in Monza decided on the title win. Fangio, Collins, or Behra was the question at the start of the race. Fangio took over the car of Collins and was able to win his fourth driver world champion title

• Monoposto built on a tubular frame with free-standing wheels
• 2.5-litre V8 engine as a stressed member of the chassis
• Two valves per cylinder controlled by two overhead camshafts
• Dry sump oil lubrication
• Mixture preparation with four Solex 40 PII double carburettors
• Dual ignition (two plugs per cylinder)
• Five-speed manual gearbox installed behind the driver
• Triangular front axle with shock absorbers, front suspension with wishbones, transverse leaf spring, all made of metal
• Rear suspension with De-Dion-tube, transverse leaf spring, pushrods and friction dampers, all made of metal