This is a rare collectors model in 1:43 scale by Art Model of Italy, brand new in original packaging, Art Model item number 147.

This is a finely detailed model of the Ferrari 315S. This model represents one of the rarest of the fifties Ferrari spyders, with only three of these Scaglietti bodied cars being produced. All had the classic 60 degree twin overhead camshaft 3783cc V12 giving 360 bhp at 7,800 rpm. With a wheelbase of only 2350 mm and 880 kg kerb weight, the performance of these cars was very impressive.

This is the 315 S (chassis number 0684) that Scuderia Ferrari entered in the Mille Miglia of 1957. Driven by the legendary Piero Taruffi, it won the event convincingly covering the 1,597 km circuit at an average of 152.632 kmh. The following month it ran at Le Mans and finished fifth outright, then was sold to the US where it spent many years at the hands of various owners.

The Art Model 315S is one of the finest models of this classic Ferrari sports racer available in 1:43 scale. They have captured the shape and stance of the vehicle perfectly. Exterior detailing is outstanding, featuring beautiful photo etched wire wheels with spun aluminium rims and correct profile Englebert race tyres, photo etched windscreen wipers and windscreen frame, tonneau cover, filler caps, photo etched rear view mirror, bonnet catches and trim pieces, fine photo etched grilles, exhaust system and other underside detail including engine sump and transmission.

Internally it gets even better, with proper coloured race seats, fully detailed dashboard with all instruments and switches, three spoke metal steering wheel with wood rim and Ferrari badge, door trims and even a proper gated gearshift. A tribute to the Italian modelmaking art and a must for the serious Ferrari collection.

Art Model items come mounted on a black plastic plinth in a clear plastic display box with outer cardboard window box. This item is brand new in original unmarked packaging.