1:24 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Item #24338

DESCRIPTION
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL joins the 1/24 Sports Car Series as it is
considered an all-time classic in the automotive world. The real
car began life as a prototype for the German motor giant?s works
racing team, taking part in international races, and in 1954 a
production version debuted at the International Motor Show in New
York. Despite nominal road car status the 300SL was still a very
racy vehicle and proved popular, particularly in the United
States. It possessed a 3-liter engine (hence the 300 in its
name), and a highly lightweight body (SL stands for Sport Leicht,
lit. ?light sports?) with striking gull wing doors. 1,400 cars
were produced by the end of its production run in May 1957. The
Tamiya model kit captures the real life subject down to the
working Gull-Wing doors and complex tubular space frame.