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Mercedes-Benz W196R Streamliner 1954-1955

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Mercedes-Benz W196R Streamliner 1954-1955

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An authentic replica of an automotive wonder, the Mercedes-Benz W196R in 1:18 scale from CMC. This authentic replica is hand assembled from more than eleven hundred (1,100!) parts to recreate one of the most famous cars ever. Model features precision, detail and functionality, high-class materials and a brilliant paintwork in the finest polish possible make this model a masterpiece.

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From the manufacturer,
1954. Mercedes-Benz returned after the war to the Formula 1 racing. At the premiere in Reims, three new Silver Arrow came to use and with their complete new body they caused a lot of excitement for the audience and a lot of nervousness at for their competitors. The world had never before seen such an easy cutting, elegant and streamlined racing car.

The sensation was perfect, as the Mercedes Juan Manuel Fangio and Karl Kling realised a terrific double at first go. Fangio became 1954/1955 double world champion, but also Kling, Stirling Moss, Hans Hermann and Piero Taruffi were celebrated stars. They all celebrated a lot of triumphs with the streamline version and also with the parallel used W 196 Monoposto, the version with the freestanding wheels.

This story of big success ended like it began. The Grand-Prix seasons last race in 1955 in Monza, Fangio was again able to win the streamline version and the starting number 18. Mercedes retired from the Formula 1 racing one more time. And the glorious era of the Silver Arrow ended.

Features

Movable fuel tank cap
Sheet copper formed and with metal rivet fixed outlet hoods
True to the original replication of 8-cylinder inline engine with beveled fitting position.
Detailed cabling and pipe installation. Fuel injection system with injection pump, injection pipes made of copper.
Exact reproduction of the inside drumbrakes (front/rear).
By unscrewing of six little screws at the floor panel, the complete body can be removed.
This enables a good view at the insight to the tubular space frame as well chassis and power train.
Fine elaborated cockpit with hand implemented instruments.
Ventilation flap in front of the windshield can be opened by a lever in the cockpit.
Fuel filler neck with removable fuel tank cap of metal.
Cockpit seat in real textile covering and headrest in leather.
Precisely designed tubular space frame with welded metalbars.
Precisely replicated steering linkage with functional universal joints.
Air inlet fence (metal net) at the cooler can be opened by a lever in the cockpit.
Filigrane elaborated front- and rear axle with detailed wheel suspension and spring cylinder of metal.
Mounting and detachment of wheels is possible with winged central.
Each wheel-rim of aluminum with 72 spokes on three different levels.