1/16 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Car

Brand new 1/16 scale plastic model kit of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Skill 4) 1/16 plastic model kit by Italeri. Brand new box. Real rubber tires. Fully detailed engine. Has steerable wheels. Colorful decal artwork. Fully detailed interiors. Vintage style packaging. Officially licensed product. Chrome-plated small parts. Has opening hood, doors, and trunk. Paint and cement required (not included). Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Parts molded in COLOR, unless otherwise indicated. Dimensions approximately L-11.25 inches assembled."Chrome trim detail can be stripped and painted with silver paint. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was produced in 1954 by the German car manufacturer, and it’s a masterpiece on four wheels for design, elegance, and luxury. The 300 SL, where the acronym stands for Sport Leicht (Sport Light), adopted innovative solutions for the time. The Mercedes 22-door coupe had a tubular frame, a front 2.996 cc longitudinal engine connected to a 4-speed transmission, and rear drive. The maximum speed of the 300 SL was 260 Km/h (162 mph). The real strength of the car, however, was in its innovative design and the adoption of the characteristic and eye-catching Gull-wing doors. Even today, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is an icon of design and style of the period, and it is a real icon for collectors and fans.