{"product_id":"1-43-phillip-island-winner-1961-mercedes-bob-jane-harry-firth","title":"1\/43 Phillip Island Winner 1961 Mercedes Bob Jane\/Harry Firth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"1\/43 Phillip Island Winner 1961 Mercedes Bob Jane\/Harry Firth\" model depicts the Mercedes-Benz 220SE that won the inaugural Armstrong 500 (the precursor to the Bathurst 1000) at Phillip Island in 1961, driven by Australian racing legends Bob Jane and Harry Firth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a breakdown of the model's description:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: It is a 1\/43 scale model, meaning it is one forty-third the size of the actual car. This is a popular scale for displaying a collection of classic and racing cars, offering a good balance of detail and compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle: The model represents the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220SE, a classic German luxury sedan, specifically configured as a race car for the endurance event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvent \u0026amp; Drivers: It highlights its status as the winner of the 1961 Armstrong 500 at Phillip Island, driven by the iconic Australian duo of Bob Jane and Harry Firth. This makes it a highly collectible piece for fans of Australian motorsport history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLivery: The model will accurately reproduce the racing livery of the #32 Mercedes-Benz 220SE from that event, including any sponsor decals, race numbers, and specific modifications made for the race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: This particular model is made by ACE Models. ACE Models is a brand that specializes in Australian racing and classic cars, often in resin and limited editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: It is typically a resin model, not diecast metal. Resin models often allow for finer detail and sharper lines, especially for limited production runs of specific race cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailing: Expect a high level of detail for a 1\/43 resin model, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate body shape and proportions of the Mercedes-Benz 220SE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed interior, often visible through clear windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplication of the racing modifications, such as any external fuel caps, specific wheels\/tires, and safety equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp tampo-printed (pad-printed) graphics for the race numbers, sponsor logos, and other markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition status, making it more exclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ace Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44853736177820,"sku":"ACETF15","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/ACETF15.jpg?v=1753242253","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-43-phillip-island-winner-1961-mercedes-bob-jane-harry-firth","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}