CMC Diecast 1:18 Mercedes SSKL 8 1931

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CMC Diecast 1:18 Mercedes SSKL 8 1931 Ltd. One manufacturer dominated the racing scene from the mid to the late 1920’s, & even in 1931. That manufacturer was Mercedes-Benz with its legendary supercharged models from the SSK series. The race cars of that period proved their performance in a variety of races. The Mercedes-Benz racers were called the “ White Elephants” because of their overwhelming power & great size. 1931 became a very special year for the talented driver Rudolf Caracciola & his SSK. The Mercedes-Benz factory in Untertürkheim only provided limited support because of the worldwide economic crisis. In spite of that, Rudolf Caracciola, with his lightweight SSKL, achieved two sensational victories in 1931. Caracciola’s greatest victory was undoubtedly the Mille Miglia on April 12-13, 1931. Soon after, the public was treated to his next triumph in a Mercedes SSKL. On July 19, Caracciola & his “ White Elephant” achieved victory in the Grand Prix of Germany. The race was held at the legendary Nordschleife of the Nürburgring, also called the “ Green Hell.” The drivers had to master 22 laps, a challenge of 501.8 km. “ Caratsch” & his co-pilot Wilhelm Sebastian covered that distance in only 4 hours, 38 minutes, & 10 seconds, with an average speed of 108.3 km/h. ****PLEASE EMAIL OR RING TO CHECK AVAILABILITY. TEL: 0870 241 2829.****