CMC Mercedes-Benz Racing Car Transporter "Blue Wonder" + 300 SLR #701 Dirty Hero ® Bundle
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A masterpiece of architecture model:
M-163 CMC Mercedes-Benz Racing Car Transporter "Blue Wonder" + 300 SLR #701 Dirty Hero ® Bundle
With this limited set, CMC are introducing a 1955 Le Mans version of the Mercedes-Benz Racing Car Transporter "Blue Wonder" and a Dirty Hero version of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Silver Arrow with starting #701 that was driven by Karl Kling.
This set represents the journey home from a racing scene. The piggybacked car shows mud splashes and a fume-smothered body that arose from a heated race.
This double-piece item is limited to 1,000 pcs only worldwide.
With this limited set, CMC are introducing a 1955 Le Mans version of the Mercedes-Benz Racing Car Transporter "Blue Wonder" and a Dirty Hero version of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Silver Arrow with starting #701 that was driven by Karl Kling.
This set represents the journey home from a racing scene. The piggybacked car shows mud splashes and a fume-smothered body that arose from a heated race.
This double-piece item is limited to 1,000 pcs only worldwide.
Technical data of the CMC model:
- Model: Diecast, precision model hand-assembled
- Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
- Scale: 1:18
- Item-No.: M-163
- Parts: 409
- Limited Edition: 1,000 pcs
Model details:
- Solid metal bumpers donned in a chrome finish
- Functional doors with sliding windows
- Detailed replication of the cockpit
- Fabric-covered seats and door panels
- True rendition of the original rear window in the driver's cabin
- Engine hood is functional, and service hatch lid is removable
- Highly detailed six-cylinder in-line-engine
- Chassis made of cruciform frame beams
- Independent front suspension with coil springs
- Rear swing axle with arm pivots lowered for both the axle and coil springs
- Stainless-steel tracks with an original pattern of holes and eyelets for stowing a car
- Metal cable straps with retractable hooks for holding car wheels in place
- Rails of the loading ramp are removable and mountable
- Leather straps with metal buckles for holding the rails
- Loading ramp stands stowed on top of the spare wheels
Description of the original vehicle:
In 1954 a special and unique hand-built vehicle emerged from the workshops of Daimler-Benz – the Mercedes-Benz racing car transporter. With its deep blue Daimler-Benz paintwork, the soft curves of the body, and a maximum speed of 170 km/h, it caused just as much fascination as the W 196 and 300 SLR racing cars on the loading bed.
After Daimler-Benz withdrew from Formula 1 racing at the end of 1955, this vehicle disappeared from public view. Sadly, the original was scrapped in 1967.
In the early 1990’s, Daimler-Benz resurrected this treasure. Under the direction of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, a replica of the original was constructed, bringing this unique vehicle back to life.
To mark the occasion of the Mercedes-Benz 100th anniversary in 2001, the racing car transporter was shown to an excited public at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in South England.
After Daimler-Benz withdrew from Formula 1 racing at the end of 1955, this vehicle disappeared from public view. Sadly, the original was scrapped in 1967.
In the early 1990’s, Daimler-Benz resurrected this treasure. Under the direction of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, a replica of the original was constructed, bringing this unique vehicle back to life.
To mark the occasion of the Mercedes-Benz 100th anniversary in 2001, the racing car transporter was shown to an excited public at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in South England.
Technical data of the original vehicle:
- 6-cylinder in-line-engine (300 SL)
- Fuel direct injection
- Displacement: 2,996 ccm
- Maximum output: 192 hp at 5,500 rmp
- Top speed: 170 km/h
- Wheel base 3,050 mm
- Total lenght: 6,750 mm
- Total wight: 2,100 kg
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