SPARK US452 Maserati 300s n°35 12H Sebring 1955 %

Reference: Spark US452 — Manufacturer: Spark Model (1:43 scale, resin model, Spark US national series)

This exceptional scale model replicates the gorgeous Maserati 300S spider #35 campaigned at the prestigious 1955 12 Hours of Sebring, the second round of the FIA World Sportscar Championship. Marking the international endurance debut of the iconic 300S platform, this Vittorio Bellentani-engineered and Fantuzzi-bodied sports racer was powered by a punchy 3.0-liter twin-plug naturally aspirated inline-six engine delivering around 245 horsepower. Entered by American driver William "Bill" Spear, the Italian racer wore a striking, all-red competition livery adorned with clean white #35 race numbers on the nose and flanks. The car was driven by the accomplished American pairing of Bill Spear and Sherwood Johnston.

Tackling Sebring's grueling former airfield circuit, famous for its abrasive concrete slabs and brutal runway expansion joints, the red Trident challenger demonstrated superb balance and mechanical resilience against heavy opposition from Jaguar and Ferrari (including the race-winning Jaguar D-Type of Mike Hawthorn and Phil Walters). Driving a disciplined, measured race to nurse tires, brakes, and suspension through the sweltering Florida heat, the Spear / Johnston duo brought the machine home to a sensational 3rd place overall finish, securing a coveted world championship podium for the 300S on American soil. Produced as part of Spark's dedicated US collection, this miniature features exquisite collector-grade detailing, from the vibrant gloss red finish and photo-etched Borrani wire-spoke wheels to the curved racing windscreen and side-exit exhaust system.