Targa Florio 1955 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #106 - Fitch/Tittrington
Targa Florio 1955 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #106 - Fitch/Tittrington
Limited 50 pcs with certificate - Size:50x70 cm.
The 39a Targa Florio took place on 16 October, around the Circuito delle Madonie Piccolo, (Sicily, Italy). It was also the sixth and final round of the F.I.A. World Sports Car Championship. The title lay between Ferrari, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, with Ferrari leading 19 points to 16 from the other two marques.The race was held over 13 laps of the 44.64 miles of the Circuito delle Madonie Piccolo, giving a distance of 581.604 miles. Each team of drivers was expected to navigate approximately 10,000 curves during almost 10 hours of driving combined.
As a result, car number 104 (Daimler-Benz AG), took an impressive victory.