CMC Diecast 1:18 Mercedes W154 1938. In 1938 a new racing formula was introduced, which limited the displacement of racing cars with a compressor to 3 litres. This changed rule was determining motor racing sport of the succeeding years. Mercedes-Benz developed an entirely new V12-engine with 485 hp for the W 154. A 5-speed transmission was added & was directly mounted on the de Dion rear axle. One tank was in the rear, a second in the cockpit, above the driver’s legs. In this vehicle the drivers Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch & Seaman of the Daimler-Benz team gained one victory after the other. In 1938 Caracciola became European Champion. At the French Grand Prix on the 3rd of July, 1938, Mercedes-Benz gained a triple victory: von Brauchitsch came in first, Caracciola second & Hermann Lang third. In 1939 Hermann Lang became European Champion with the further developed W 154.
Features: Radiator grill made from fine, handdrawn wires, soldered individually, Hand assembled from more than 500 parts Windscreen can be folded down Removable engine hood Finely imitaded & detailed engine Punched brake discs Spoke wheels with h&-drawn individually fitted wires. **** THIS ITEM HAS BEEN RELEASED BUT PLEASE CALL US TO CHECK AVAILABILITY ****