When Lancia withdrew in 1955, Ferrari inherited its assets, putting the modified D50 on the track in 1956. The car, designed by Vittorio Jano, originally was characterized by two side tanks, although in 1956 tanks were removed as well and many of Jano’s most innovative design. The car was rebadged as the “Lancia-Ferrari D50” and later simply the “Ferrari D50”. Mercedes-Benz also quit from motor racing after the 1955 season, and Juan Manuel Fangio joined Ferrari. Scuderia usually entered 4-car team in each race – Peter Collins, Eugenio Castellotti, and Luigi Musso drove D50 alongside Fangio. During their competition lifespan D50s were entered into 14 World Championship Formula One Grand Prix, winning five. All victories were recorded in 1956, including 3 wins by Fangio (one was shared with Musso), and 2 wins by Collins. Coming into the final round of the championship, 1956 Italian Grand Prix, Juan Manuel Fangio had an eight-point lead over Ferrari teammate Peter Collins and Jean Behra, driving for Maserati. Fangio started from pole position in car #22, but after 19 laps he parked his car in the pits due to broken steering lever. After 35 laps Fangio took over car #26 from Collins and finished the race 2nd, securing his 4th World Champion title, while Collins was 3rd in the points standings behind Stirling Moss in Maserati. The diorama by Brumm illustrates the moment when Fangio was sent from pits after drivers change in car #26.
| Season | Series | Event |
| 1956 | F1WC | Italian GP |
| Driver | No. | Entrant |
| Peter Collins / Juan Manuel Fangio | 26 | Scuderia Ferrari |
| Scale | Manufacturer | Collection |
| 1:43 | Brumm | |
| Cat. No. | Quality | Rarity |
| S2110 | 
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Hello,
I’m interested in adding this car to my World Champions collection, but I had a question. I see that the car and mechanics can be removed from the base, but is it possible to remove the mechanic figure pushing the car? I’d rather have a version of this 1956 car with a Fangio driver figure, but without a mechanic. Thank you very much for any info & follow-up!
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Hello, this is Brumm special edition model with the car with driver and two mechanics. The figurines are attached to the base with metal pins attached to the legs of the figurines. All figures can be separated from the base relatively easily, including the mechanic pushing the car. Mechanic figure is not attached to the car.
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Thank you so much for the response and the detailed information! I will upgrade my collection soon with this version. Much appreciated!
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