The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a piece of automobile legend, the famed German maker's super sports car with gull wings that once were seen, were never forgotten. It was a 1954 release, and drew largely upon a successful racing prototype from 2 years earlier, inheriting the inner mechanics of a race car and THAT sublime silhouette. What could the world do but embrace such a thing of beauty? In fact, the gull wings were not only an aesthetic masterstroke, they were born of necessity: the 300 SL's state-of-the-art tubular space frame made the use of "regular" side-opening doors somewhat impractical. The body had in fact received a few minor tweaks from the original prototype, resulting in a more elegant road-going sports car-esque appearance. Power was provided by an inline-6 engine that featured direct injection technology (a world first) that generated 215hp and a considerable amount of speed. Naturally, fans across the world clamored (and still do) to get their hands on the 300 SL.

About the Model
★This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 188mm, width: 75mm, height: 53mm. ★The elegant 300 SL silhouette is captured by clear body parts that can be left unpainted to allow appreciation of the detail underneath. ★Movable gull wing doors can be secured in open position, and the hood opens. ★A detailed interior has recreations of the sporty seats, shift lever, instrumentation and more. ★Accurate depiction of the suspension. ★Nylon mesh is included to recreate the front intakes. ★Metal transfers are provided to depict mirror surfaces and logos. ★Masking stickers included. ★Features realistic synthetic rubber tires.