Pictured to the left is a magnificent CMC Diecast Ferrari Dino 156 F1 “Sharknose” GP Italien 1961 Phil Hill Limited Edition # 2. This model was removed from the box for photographs only, never displayed New in Box. This is a classic F1 racer, and the German engineering makes it truly a work of art.

The box is in mint condition and is complete with all documentation and accessories including a small screwdriver and a CMC polishing cloth. This model was produced under license with Ferrari Spa.

Pictured on the right is the CMC Diecast Ferrari Dino 156 F1 “Sharknose” GP Deutschland 1961 Graf Berghe von Trips Limited Edition # 3.  

The 1961 Formula 1 season came up with a completely new rule type. The racing teams had to switch their engines from 2.5 to 1.5 litres. Ferrari found itself in a very good position. They had developed a V6 mid-mounted engine with a 120 degrees cylinder angle and a maximum output of 190 hp. The new 156 F1 had a very unusual front design. So pretty soon, many people gave it the nickname Sharknose. Technically and ostensibly, the 156F1 was the most successful development in 1961.

The season ended for the Scuderia with a large success but also with a disastrous tragedy. Phil Hill became the first American Formula 1 World Champion. The German Ferrari star Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips, that led the ranking for most of the season, became involved in a deadly accident in Monza. Never before joy and teariness was that close on just one day.

Annotation: It is factual that no original Ferrari 156 F1 exists in the whole world. But after months of meticulous research and contacting countless Ferrari experts, CMC was able to get all necessary data for a harmonious model development. Thanks to that kind of knowledge about the car and its famous drivers, we are in a position to accomplish this mission impossible with true-to-the-original details and the well known CMC craftsmanship and quality.

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