Mann Grundig 1968 - cycling figurine

This figurine captures the jersey worn by the Mann Grundig team in the professional peloton during the 1968 season. Cast in zamak — a zinc alloy prized for its durability and ability to render fine detail — it is hand-painted at Le Petit Cycliste's workshop in Roubaix, following a craftsman's process passed down season after season.

The 1968 season in the peloton
1968 was a landmark year in professional cycling. The Tour de France kept fans on the edge of their seats right to the final stage: Jan Janssen of the Netherlands sealed overall victory with a breathtaking last-day time trial, becoming the first Dutch rider to win the Grande Boucle. At the Giro d'Italia, a certain Eddy Merckx — whose era of dominance was only just beginning — claimed a brilliant victory. The German-backed squads, including Mann Grundig, left their mark in the Classics and stage races across the European calendar, flying their sponsor's colours in an increasingly competitive international peloton.

• Material: zamak (zinc alloy) — robust and highly detailed
• Hand-painted at our workshop in Roubaix, France
• Made in France, small-batch artisan production
• Faithful reproduction of the team jersey, 1968 season
• Perfect for expanding a collection or recreating the peloton of an era