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Sunday, December 19, 2010

Minichamps Mercedes Benz C Class, 2006 DTM, A. Margaritis, Mobil 1, 1:43 scale

A Minichamps Mercedes Benz C-Class, at the 2006 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, driven by Alexandros Margaritis, Mobil 1, Vodafone, Dunlop endorsements, in 1:43 scale.  Looking mean and classy in color black paint.  And having a photoetched Mercedes Benz hood emblem.











Some facts from Wikipedia:
Alexandros (Alex, Alexander) Margaritis (born September 20, 1984 in Bonn,
Germany) is a racing driver who is best known for competing in the German-based
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters touring car championship. Prior to that, his career
had focused on formula single seater racing in Europe. Margaritis has dual
nationality as a result of his place of birth and Greek parentage.
Margaritis driving for Mercedes-Benz (Persson Motorsport) in the 2006 DTM
season.In 2005, Margaritis moved from formula racing to touring cars when an
opportunity arose in one of Europe's most high-profile touring car
championships. He was signed by Mücke Motorsport, which was making the same
transition between disciplines.
In a 2004-specification AMG Mercedes C Klasse, Margaritis did not achieve any
points finishes; his best finish was 9th place at Spa-Francorchamps. He then
moved to Persson Motorsport as the third driver in its 2006 line-up alongside
Matthias Lauda and Jean Alesi. He was classified 11th in the standings, with a
total of 11 points, and achieved a best finish of 5th position in the season's
first race. Persson retained his services in 2007 alongside Paul di Resta and
Gary Paffett. He finished 10th in the overall drivers standings with 16 points,
achieving two 4th places.
On February 27, 2008, Margaritis announced his intention to leave the DTM and
seek a position in another championship or category, citing as a primary factor
the handicap of competing in year-old cars against machinery of factory
specification.

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