MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SLR #T1 RAC TOURIST TROPHY 1955 1/18 DIECAST CAR BY CMC M-245

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We will refund extra shipping cost shortly.DESCRIPTION:Brand new 1/18 scale diecast car model of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "Uhlenhaut Coupe" #T1 "RAC Tourist Trophy" (1955) Limited Edition to 1000 pieces Worldwide die cast model car by CMC.Limited edition.Brand new box.Real rubber tires.True-to-scale detail.Has steerable wheels.Officially licensed product.Has opening hood, doors and trunk.Authentic and true to scale shaped body.Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.Detailed interior, exterior, engine compartment.Dimensions approximately L-9.75, W-4, H-3 inches.The 300 SLR racer was based on the famous W196 Formula One champion of the 1954-55 season. The abbreviation SLR stands for Sport Light-Racing (Sport Leicht-Rennen). Considered one of the most beautiful racecars of all time, the new SLR was equipped with a slightly different straight-eight engine, which was expanded to displace 3 liters. Two of the nine 300 SLR rolling chassis, namely 0007/55 and 0008/55, were converted into 300 SLR Coupés with a closed-top body and gullwing doors. They were intended for the forthcoming Carrera Panamericana.The body of the SLR coupé was panelled in sheet Elektron, a magnesium alloy that is even lighter than aluminum. The semicircular windscreen generated very little wind resistance. As in the SLR racer, the coupé driver had to control the pedals with his legs apart behind the steering wheel. Under the bonnet was a longitudinally-mounted eight-cylinder engine, which was placed just behind the front axle, developing peak torque of 234 lb-ft at 5950 rpm and a maximum output of 310 horsepower at 7400 rpm.Owing to safety concerns following the tragic accident at Le Mans back in June, Mercedes-Benz decided to pull out of motorsport at the end of the 1955 season. As a result, the SLR coupé project was shelved and never went into production. Subsequently, Rudolph Uhlenhaut appropriated one of the coupés for his personal use. Weighing only 1,117 km and capable of 290 km/h, the Uhlenhaut coupe was by far the fastest road car of its time in the world. To get back in the hunt for championship, the Mercedes Squad took this race very seriously. They left nothing to chance and had brought no fewer than five SLRs. Two were assigned for practice – chassis 0007/55 as TI (closed-top) and 0002/55 as T2 (open-top). The three SLR racer pairings were Fangio/Kling, Moss/Fitch, and von Trip/Simon. As a newcomer, Wolfgang von Trip was made to drive chassis 0007/55 all the way from Stuttgart. In the practice session, he split the use of chassis 0007/55 with Moss, Fangio, Kling, and Uhlenhaut. Together, they raced the T1 for 357 kilometers.PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:We gladly accept paypal.Tracking info is free upon request.SHIPPING INFO:We do combine shipping cost for two or more items purchased. Please check shipping and payment section.In order to receive combined invoice for multiple purchases, please purchase items and let us know when you are done shopping, so we can send you one combined invoice. We can only combine shipping cost if items paid in one transaction.Dear Valued Customer! We appreciate your business. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Fast Order Fulfillment 99% of orders are shipped within 24 hours or sooner. Simple Return Policy Thirty days simple returns. More than 10 Years of Experience Family owned and operated, we’ve had the experience of selling online for more than 10 years. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Our feedback says it all. And now, we hope to have the chance to prove we are the best to you! Competitive Pricing and Unrivaled Selection We are the number one direct distributor of diecast model cars in the USA, so we are able to provide very competitive pricing. Our stock selection is unrivaled with over 4,500 different items. 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Price: 618.3 USD

Location: Montebello, California

End Time: 2024-02-06T16:59:30.000Z

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