{"product_id":"maserati-300s-1957-cuban-grand-prix-winner-1-43-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Maserati 300S (1957 Cuban Grand Prix Winner) - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1:43-scale Maserati 300S (1957 Cuban Grand Prix Winner) by Spark is now available for pre-order. Pre-order period closes Monday, November 9, 2026. Manufacturer's \u003cstrong\u003eestimated\u003c\/strong\u003e release date: \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate one of the most memorable victories in Maserati’s competition history with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:43-scale Maserati 300S resin model by Spark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commemorating Juan Manuel Fangio’s triumph at the 1957 Cuban Grand Prix. Driven by one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, the Maserati 300S demonstrated the speed, balance, and engineering that made the Italian marque a formidable force in international sports car racing during the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in classic Italian racing red, this finely detailed collectible captures the purposeful elegance of the Maserati 300S, from its sculpted bodywork and distinctive open-cockpit design to its competition-inspired proportions. Spark Models’ precision-focused approach brings the historic sports racer to life in a compact 1:43 scale, making it an appealing addition to collections devoted to Maserati, Juan Manuel Fangio, and the golden age of sports car racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimited edition of just 300 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this 1:43 Maserati 300S is an excellent addition to a collection of historic Maserati race cars or 1950s endurance racers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003ePre-orders ship from our \u003cstrong data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days from arrival from the manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every purchase is protected by our \u003cstrong data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1myz758\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eProduct Overview \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible scale model car\u003cbr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maserati 300S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1957 Cuban Grand Prix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: Juan Manuel Fangio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:43\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 units produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2139\" data-section-id=\"q9tykq\"\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically significant subject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commemorates Juan Manuel Fangio’s victory in the Maserati 300S at the 1957 Cuban Grand Prix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-detail resin construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captures the Maserati’s distinctive body contours and elegant, competition-focused proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic 1950s sports racing character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reproduces the period styling of a landmark Italian sports racing car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector-focused presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A finely detailed 1:43-scale model suited to display alongside other historic racing cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meaningful addition to a motorsport collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Connects Maserati’s racing heritage with the achievements of one of Formula One’s most celebrated champions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"nhpqya\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eHistorical Background: Fangio, the Maserati 300S, and the 1957 Cuban Grand 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Organized during the government of Cuban president Fulgencio Batista, the inaugural event brought world-class drivers and competition machinery to the streets of the Cuban capital, creating an unusual intersection of international motorsport and Caribbean glamour. Juan Manuel Fangio, already a five-time Grand Prix world champion, was the event’s star attraction. His participation helped draw worldwide attention to the race, and he delivered the result organizers and spectators hoped for by winning the 1957 Cuban Grand Prix in a Maserati 300S. The event’s subsequent history would take a dramatic turn in February 1958, when anti-Batista rebels kidnapped Fangio on the eve of the next race; he was released unharmed, but the incident became one of motorsport’s most extraordinary episodes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 1955, the Maserati 300S was a purpose-built sports racing car developed to compete in major international endurance events. Its tubular chassis, lightweight coachwork, and front-mounted 3.0-liter inline-six engine combined strong performance with the balance and agility required for demanding road circuits. The 300S became one of Maserati’s defining competition models of the decade, earning a reputation through its participation in events such as the World Sportscar Championship and major endurance races. Fangio’s Cuban Grand Prix victory added another distinctive chapter to that legacy: although best known for his Formula One achievements, Fangio was also an exceptional sports car driver, and his success in the 300S demonstrated the versatility of both champion and machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"186lunz\" data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003eFrequently Asked Collector Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003eDoes this model have opening parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a sealed resin display model with no opening parts, designed to prioritize exterior accuracy and fine detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eDoes it include a display case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003eYes. 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