Jaguar C-Type Longtail Le Mans 24h 1952 Car #17 S. Moss - P. Walker in 1:18 scale
This is the Jaguar C-Type Longtail Le Mans 24h 1952 Car #17 S. Moss - P. Walker in 1:18 scale by Tecnomodel.
The 1952 Jaguar C-Type Longtail, driven by the legendary Stirling Moss and Peter Walker, competed as Car #17 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This race was particularly significant because it marked Jaguar’s attempt to enhance the C-Type’s aerodynamics with a streamlined "longtail" body for greater top speed on the Mulsanne Straight. However, despite these innovations, the new design led to cooling issues, causing multiple retirements, including Moss and Walker's car. Stirling Moss, one of Britain’s most celebrated drivers, was known for his aggressive yet precise driving style, while Peter Walker was an experienced endurance racer. The 1952 Le Mans was also notable for its wet and challenging conditions, making it one of the most grueling races of its time and a critical learning experience for Jaguar’s future dominance in endurance racing.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models are
exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of production
processes, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in the
industry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used
for the most authentic replication.
The 1952 Jaguar C-Type Longtail, driven by the legendary Stirling Moss and Peter Walker, competed as Car #17 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This race was particularly significant because it marked Jaguar’s attempt to enhance the C-Type’s aerodynamics with a streamlined "longtail" body for greater top speed on the Mulsanne Straight. However, despite these innovations, the new design led to cooling issues, causing multiple retirements, including Moss and Walker's car. Stirling Moss, one of Britain’s most celebrated drivers, was known for his aggressive yet precise driving style, while Peter Walker was an experienced endurance racer. The 1952 Le Mans was also notable for its wet and challenging conditions, making it one of the most grueling races of its time and a critical learning experience for Jaguar’s future dominance in endurance racing.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models are
exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of production
processes, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in the
industry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used
for the most authentic replication.
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