Spark Model 43LM56 Jaguar D type #4 'Ninian Sanderson - Ron Flockhart' 1st pl Le Mans 1956

Spark Model 43LM56 Jaguar D type #4 'Ninian Sanderson - Ron Flockhart' winner Le Mans 1956, 1/43rd scale resin model car.

The car was entered by the Ecurie Ecosse team, a Scottish racing team that was founded in 1951. Sanderson and Flockhart were both experienced racing drivers, and they had a good relationship with the Ecurie Ecosse team. They were able to work together well and they drove the car flawlessly for the entire 24 hours.

The Jaguar D-Type was designed specifically to win the Le Mans 24-hour race, and it was successful in doing so in 1955, 1956, and 1957. The car featured a lightweight aluminum body, a 3.4-liter inline-six engine, and a four-speed manual transmission.

The 1956 Le Mans race was a very competitive race, with many strong teams and drivers competing. However, the Jaguar D-Type was the car to beat, and Sanderson and Flockhart were able to take advantage of their car's superior speed and reliability to win the race by a comfortable margin.

The Ninian Sanderson - Ron Flockhart pairing and their triumph in the 1956 Le Mans race remain a memorable chapter in motorsport history, highlighting the skill and determination of both drivers and the capabilities of the Jaguar D-Type on the race track.