Jaguar XK 120 C No.17 2nd Le Mans 24H 1953 P.Walker/S.Moss in 1:43 scale
This is the Jaguar XK 120 C No.17 2nd Le Mans 24H 1953 P.Walker/S.Moss in 1:43 scale by Spark.
The Jaguar XK 120 C — more commonly known as the C‑Type — No. 17 was driven to a strong second‑place finish at the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans by British legends Stirling Moss and Peter Walker, finishing four laps behind their teammates and fellow Jaguars in a dominant year for the marque. This race was unique because Jaguar’s C‑Types not only utilized cutting‑edge disc brakes — a major technological innovation at the time — but also helped the team set a new 24‑hour average speed record above 100 mph, illustrating dramatic advances in endurance racing performance. The result highlighted Moss’s blistering pace and Walker’s consistency over the grueling 24‑hour test at the Circuit de la Sarthe, while cementing Jaguar’s rise as a true force at Le Mans.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
The Jaguar XK 120 C — more commonly known as the C‑Type — No. 17 was driven to a strong second‑place finish at the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans by British legends Stirling Moss and Peter Walker, finishing four laps behind their teammates and fellow Jaguars in a dominant year for the marque. This race was unique because Jaguar’s C‑Types not only utilized cutting‑edge disc brakes — a major technological innovation at the time — but also helped the team set a new 24‑hour average speed record above 100 mph, illustrating dramatic advances in endurance racing performance. The result highlighted Moss’s blistering pace and Walker’s consistency over the grueling 24‑hour test at the Circuit de la Sarthe, while cementing Jaguar’s rise as a true force at Le Mans.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
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