{"product_id":"maserati-450s-1957-sebring-12-hours-winner-1-43-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Maserati 450S (1957 Sebring 12 Hours Winner) - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1:43-scale Maserati 450S Sebring Winner by Spark Models\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collector-grade resin model that faithfully recreates one of the most important sports racing cars of the 1950s. Finished in its iconic race-winning red livery, this officially licensed replica commemorates the legendary Maserati 450S that claimed overall victory at the 1957 12 Hours of Sebring, driven by racing greats Juan Manuel Fangio and Jean Behra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly crafted in high-quality resin, this premium collectible captures the aggressive proportions and purposeful design of Maserati's most formidable World Sportscar Championship contender. Spark Models has accurately reproduced the distinctive nose, large cooling vents, wire-spoke racing wheels, cockpit details, and muscular bodywork that made the 450S one of the most powerful and recognizable endurance racers of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eOrders ship from our \u003cstrong data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days\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 450S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1957 Sebring 12 Hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuan Manuel Fangio\/Jean Behra\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 ~4 inches (10 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003cbr data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spark\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SE4357\u003cbr data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic display case\u003cbr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in original manufacturer packaging\u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eLicense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officially licensed Maserati product\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\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed resin body with authentic 1957 Sebring-winning livery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-crafted by renowned motorsport replica specialist Spark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaithfully reproduced cockpit, body contours, vents, and race-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed wire-spoke racing wheels and realistic rubber tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay-ready presentation in a protective acrylic case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"nhpqya\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eHistorical Background: The Maserati 450S and Victory at Sebring\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maserati 450S represents the pinnacle of Maserati's 1950s sports car racing program. 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