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.****