SPARK SF338 Maserati 300s n°1 Winner 1000 km Paris 1956 %

Reference: Spark SF338 — Manufacturer: Spark Model (1:43 scale, resin model, Spark France national series)

This definitive collector-grade scale model replicates the breathtaking Maserati 300S spider #1, celebrated overall winner of the 1956 1000 km of Paris, contested at the challenging Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry on June 10, 1956. Engineered by Vittorio Bellentani with sensuous aluminum coachwork crafted by Carrozzeria Fantuzzi, this Trident sports racer was propelled by a punchy 3.0-liter twin-plug inline-six engine delivering around 260 horsepower. Finished in its authentic, striking racing red livery adorned with crisp white competition roundels and race numbers, the car was shared by an illustrious French pairing: Jean Behra and Louis Rosier.

Taking on Montlhéry's brutal combined circuit—which paired the heavy centrifugal loads of the banked concrete oval with the technical undulations of the road section—the red #1 challenger fought an intense battle against works Scuderia Ferrari entries (including the 860 Monza and 290 MM) as well as agile factory Gordinis. Leveraging Behra's explosive pace and Rosier's seasoned endurance craft, the car ran like clockwork across the full 129-lap distance. Sealing a commanding overall victory at the 1956 1000 km of Paris, it delivered one of the finest triumphs in the competition history of the 300S. Spark’s replica captures every historic detail: the vibrant red finish, delicate wire-spoke wheels, low-drag racing windscreen, and side-mounted competition exhaust.