Replica Ferrari 250 GTO, Goodwood 1962, #15 Stirling Moss Team/Ireland as a gift

Finished in the striking Laystall colours (light green), this was the first 250 GTO model for a right-hand driver. Originally intended for Stirling Moss to race for the UDT-Laystall team, after his career-ending crash at Goodwood, it was instead raced by Innes Ireland on 18 August 1962 with the starting number 15, achieving a direct victory in the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood. This is the very car that M-247 presents.

In hindsight, Ireland was mesmerised: “We collected the car in Maranello, drove straight to Goodwood and immediately after changing a plug and a tyre, we began an hour-long test on the track.” Chassis 3506 successfully performed in various races with renowned drivers, including Willy Mairesse (Le Mans Trial), Masten Gregory (Silverstone), Innes Ireland (Le Mans, Brands Hatch, Goodwood) and Gunther Philipp, an Austrian owner and racing driver who repainted chassis 3505GT red and promoted the car to triumph in the GP Vienne in Austria and the Preis von Wien in the GT race. In 2012, the car was purchased by the current custodian for a reported $35 million, which was the highest price ever paid for a car at the time.

About the brand Classic Model Cars (CMC)

Exclusive products combined with the highest quality finish give us the synonym of the German brand Classic Model Cars. It is a true homage to handcrafted products that captivate with their unique elegance and luxury.

CMC is one of the leading brands producing miniature vintage cars. The company creates classic and collectible car models using authentic materials and fabrics.

Since 1995, CMC has had its own production facility with highly skilled engineers and workers in China. The result of months of research is a variety of classic car models, which are assembled by hand from over 1800 individual parts. The manufactory uses high-quality materials to fully preserve the "faithfulness to the original" of the given car model.

The manufactory focuses on all major and popular collector scales: 1:12, 1:18, 1:24, 1:43. The first model produced by the company was in 1:24 scale - the iconic Mercedes-Benz SSK from 1930. It was built in 1995 and won many prestigious awards.

Each individual element is carefully assembled by hand. The instruments on the dashboard are mounted separately. The seats are covered with fabric or leather. The floor covering is laid inside and in the boot. The replicas feature the smallest details in accordance with the original plans of the vehicle.

The combination of German quality standards and Chinese craftsmanship allows for the perfect reflection of unique classic cars in unparalleled quality.