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REX HAYS
Mercedes-Benz - W163 Racing Car; A fine scratch-built model of the famous 3-litre supercharged Grand Prix racing machine; specially commissioned pre-war by the vendor's grandfather direct from the model-maker; of metal and brass construction and finely detailed featuring suspension, steering, twin-supercharged engine and excellent cockpit detailing etc; wire-spoke wheels with knock-off hub-nuts; chrome-plated inlet manifolds and exhaust pipes etc; front suspension and exhaust pipe partly detached; panels & paintwork show signs of age & wear and minor loss to surfaces. English c.1938 18ins approx 45cm
Footnote - This is accompanied by two volumes of "Motor Modelling" books written by Rex Hays; and a quantity of correspondence relating to the order, construction and design of the model from the author and from the original recipient.
Mercedes-Benz - W163 Racing Car; A fine scratch-built model of the famous 3-litre supercharged Grand Prix racing machine; specially commissioned pre-war by the vendor's grandfather direct from the model-maker; of metal and brass construction and finely detailed featuring suspension, steering, twin-supercharged engine and excellent cockpit detailing etc; wire-spoke wheels with knock-off hub-nuts; chrome-plated inlet manifolds and exhaust pipes etc; front suspension and exhaust pipe partly detached; panels & paintwork show signs of age & wear and minor loss to surfaces. English c.1938 18ins approx 45cm
Footnote - This is accompanied by two volumes of "Motor Modelling" books written by Rex Hays; and a quantity of correspondence relating to the order, construction and design of the model from the author and from the original recipient.
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