{"product_id":"faenza-43-ferrari-212-export-barchetta-555-fitch-salani-mille-miglia-1954-1-43-scale","title":"Faenza 43 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta #555 Fitch\/Salani Mille Miglia 1954 1\/43 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighly detailed sealed 1\/43 scale factory built resin Faenza 43 model of the Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta #555, as driven by John Fitch \u0026amp; co-driver Ettore Salani at the 1954 Mille Miglia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model measures approximately 10cm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation about the car:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt in 1951 as a Touring Barchetta, Ferrari 212 Export chassis 0102E later took on one of the most distinctive identities in its history. For MGM’s The Racers, it was rebodied by Carrozzeria Autodromo as the sleek Burano Spyder and entered in the 1954 Mille Miglia wearing race number 555.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car was driven by American racer John Fitch alongside Italian co-driver Ettore Salani. Its appearance was made for filming during the live event rather than a conventional racing campaign, giving the Ferrari a rare connection to both Mille Miglia history and cinema. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter its film-car period, the car was eventually restored to its original Touring Barchetta form, preserving both its early competition heritage and its remarkable #555 story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe car is in excellent overall condition and is affixed to a custom BBR base, encased in a Perspex Box. A plaque include the driver's names, event and vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally, the model will come with its original Faenza 43 cardboard box and baseplate for the buyer to choose how they wish to display the model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis item is preloved and conditions may vary model to model. Please review the pictures before making a decision on purchase. Just let us know if you require further photos or videos and we'll be happy to help.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Preloved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Faenza 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Quantity: 13\/100\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faenza 43","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57528352473428,"sku":"FAE290","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/1686\/3572\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fc81677e-bf50-4f2f-9e0f-81d587531909.jpg?v=1791636966","url":"https:\/\/motorsportmodelshop.co.uk\/products\/faenza-43-ferrari-212-export-barchetta-555-fitch-salani-mille-miglia-1954-1-43-scale","provider":"Motorsport Model Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}