Mercedes 300 SL 20 Blue Grand Prix of Bern 1952 Limited to 1500 pieces Worldwide 1/18 Diecast Model Car by CMC
In 1952 Mercedes-Benz staged a comeback to motor sports racing with the newly-developed Type 300SL (W194). Featuring an unusual entry through a gull-wing door that opens from the lower edge of the side window and swivels upward around the centerpiece of the roof top this streamlined sports car immediately cast a spell on the racing enthusiasts. After a successful debut at the Mille Miglia the 300SL moved on to the renewed competition of sports car racing at the Grand Prix of Bern on May 18th 1952. The three officially registered 300SL’s were decked out in uncommonly colorful finishes in-cluding dark red (Rudolf Caracciola #16) green (Karl Kling #1