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Mercedes W196 car sculpture in white, by artist Antoine DUFILHO
Base – Polished stainless steel
Wheels – Solid polished aluminum
Fuselage – Painted stainless steel plates
Dimensions: 70 cm x 30 cm
Original edition number 1/8
Weight: approx. 32 kg
 
The Mercedes W196 is a legendary Formula 1 car designed by Mercedes-Benz for the 1954 and 1955 World Championship seasons. Equipped with a direct-injection inline eight-cylinder engine, it was a technological marvel for its time. The W196 was available in two versions: one with uncovered wheels (monoposto) and one with a streamlined body, optimized for high-speed circuits. Driven by legends such as Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, it won 9 out of 12 Grands Prix, marking Mercedes' dominance on the global motorsport stage. With the W196, Fangio secured two World Championship titles. In addition to its performance, its avant-garde design and exceptional finish left a lasting impression. After the 1955 Le Mans disaster, Mercedes withdrew from competition, making the W196 a rare and highly prized icon in the history of motorsport.
 
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