Discover The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé (1955) Scale 1:8 | Limited Edition
Technical Details
Limited to an edition of 599 pieces
Finished in Silver Gray Metallic
Based on “The Red”, chassis 00007/55
1:8 scale model, over 53 cms/21 inches long
Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of artisans
Made using the finest quality materials
Over 4000 hours to develop the model
Over 400 hours to build the model
Thousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
Built using our own CAD data developed after scanning original car chassis 00007/55 on display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Created in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz using original drawings and archive photography
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Mercedes Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut cupé 1955 - SCALE 1:8
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A Beauty Birthed from the Spirit of Motorsport
In the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz returned to motorsports, eager to revive their triumphs of the 1920s and ‘30s. While Juan Manuel Fangio dominated the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 World Championships in his W196, Mercedes-Benz was developing the 300 SLR - Super Leicht Rennsport - for the Sports Car World Championship. Stirling Moss drove his open-top racer to victory at the Targa Florio and RAC Tourist Trophy, and famously completed the legendary Mille Miglia in record time, sealing the 1955 world title. The 300 SLR was blisteringly fast, far beyond any competition, but its open cockpit left its drivers exposed to wind and weather. Uhlenhaut devised the simple yet ingenious solution: adding a closed roof. This gave drivers greater comfort while dramatically reducing aerodynamic drag. The result was the 300 SLR Coupé. Yet it never competed. The Carrera Panamericana, where it was due to debut, was cancelled, and Mercedes-Benz withdrew from motorsports at the end of the year to focus on the development of passenger cars.
Its sturdy construction and high-quality materials ensure durability, while its elegant design makes it the center of attention of any collection, desk or display case. Each element has been designed to offer an authentic feeling, as if you had a real version of the legendary 300 SLR in your hands.
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Precision Meets Quality at Every Level
Ideal for collectors, motorsport fans or as an unforgettable gift, this scale model represents status, passion and exclusivity. You are not only acquiring an object... taking with you a legend that marked the history of motorsports.
