CMC Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, #704 Hans Herrmann, Mille Miglia 1955

A masterpiece of architecture model: CMC Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, #704 Hans Herrmann, Mille Miglia 1955

CMC has recreated the original Hans Herrmann’s car down to the smallest detail in a limited edition of 2,000 units worldwide.

Technical data of the CMC-Model:

1. Model: Assembled, handmade precision model
2. Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
3. Scale: 1:18
4. Item-No.: M-119
5. Driver: Hans Herrmann
6. Single parts: more than 1,500
7. Limited Edition: 2,000 pcs worldwide

Model details:

• Three-spoke steering wheel. The interior is outfitted in leather, and the seats are covered with textile fabric. The swing-up driver`s door provides ease for entry, but there is no such "luxury of convenience" for the co-pilot
• Removable front and rear spare wheels in different sizes
• Spoked-wheels on aluminium rims. Each stainless-steel spoke is mounted with a single nipple
• The wheels can be removed by a three-winged locking nut
• Authentic replication of the cockpit air ventilation, wind shield and rear view mirror
• Realistic presentation of the original dashboard with all its instruments and control elements
• The headrest dome connects with the hatch. It can be flipped up as one single unit to gain access to the spare wheels. The engine hood has a tent prop
• A tank-access flap is integrated in the drivers`s headrest dome. The filler neck underneath is equipped with a removable tank cap make of stainless steel
• The front-right engine hood fitted with a filigree grill for the cooler and engine air-inlet duct
• Highly detailed 8-cylinder in-line-engine installed in angular position and complete with all pipes and cabeling
• The sidepipes are made of stainless steel
• Front wheel suspension with inside drum brakes
• Space-frame with tank, wheel suspension, console for the spare wheels and electric fuel pumps
• Roller-Map: The ingenious innovation of Denis Jenkinson

Description of the original vehicle: The annual endurance race of the Mille Miglia attracted a very impressive group of competitors in 1955. Mercedes-Benz had big plans up its sleeve, so it sent over a fleet of four racing cars, all of the type 300 SLR, which was to make its debut here. Piloted by world-famous top drivers, the 300 SLR was intended to be a passport to victory over such hard competitors as Ferrari, Maserati, and Aston Martin. Half of Italy was on its feet to follow the national racing highlight of the year.
At 7:04 on the morning of May 1, 1955, the 300 SLR with starting number 704 (starting number = starting time) left the launch pad in Brescia, with Hans Herrmann and his co-pilot Hermann Eger behind the wheel to attempt the 22nd championship of the 1,600 km-long Mille Miglia.
Having covered more than a half of the race, they were forced to retire because the fuel filler cap had come loose, causing a dangerous fuel spill all over the pilots. It was a hard decision, as Herrmann was holding a promising lead at the time.
The outcome of this race became world-famous and went down in racing history subsequently. Stirling Moss turned out to be the triumphant winner.

Technical data of the original vehicle:

1. 8-cylinder in-line engine (installed in a 33° inclination to the right side)
2. Direct fuel injection
3. Desmodromic valve control (positively controlled valves)
4. Underbody: wishbone in the front, single hinged swing axle in the rear
5. Maximum output: 310 hp ati 7,500 rmp
6. Displacement: 2,982 ccm
7. Top speed: approx. 300 km/h
8. Wheel base: 2,350 mm
9. Total length: 4,315 mm

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