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Lot 543

Domo (Italy) Maserati Tipo 4CL Racing Car. Circa 1950. A rare red sheet and cast metal...

Lot 543

Domo (Italy) Maserati Tipo 4CL Racing Car. Circa 1950. A rare red sheet and cast metal...

Estimate: £800 - £1,200

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Lot 543

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Domo (Italy) Maserati Tipo 4CL Racing Car. Circa 1950. A rare red sheet and cast metal electrically powered model in its original wooden carrying case. The car comes complete with its electronic control box with steering wheel and forward/reverse lever, aluminium tethering pole, stand, pulleys etc, connecting leads and a detailed illustrated instruction booklet in English. Also included is the original porcelain shoulder-headed racing driver. Length of car 17"/43cm. The upper part of the car body has been expertly repainted and there is a professional repair to the left front suspension strut. Lacks windscreen. Cloth covered electric control leads have been cut but are still present. Some small paint chips to base, particularly along side edges. Lacks wire "fender" that could optionally be slotted to front of car. Driver has chips to face, one missing glove and some moth damage to fabric. Overall condition is Good Plus for display in original Good wooden box. This is a scarce and desirable model that has been in the vendor's family from new in 1950.

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