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24/10/2023 4:44 pm
The 1952 Mercedes Benz 300 SL W194 was the first of the 300 series and first of the vaunted 'gullwings'. The 300SL chassis had very high sills necessitating those roof hinged doors for easier entry and exit. The '52 engine was carbureted and produced only 175 hp, much less than the Ferraris and Jaguars, but its light weight and aerodynamics made it more than just competitive. The next and last year of the W194 had the engine fitted with fuel injection. This early CMC model replicates the winning entry in the 3rd Carrera Panamericana of Mexico that went from border to border. The #4 car was driven by Karl Kling with Hans Klenk as navigator. The 8 steel rods were bolted on midway through the race after a vulture went through the windscreen almost killing Klenk.
24/10/2023 11:19 pm
Fantastic pics and history lesson Rich!
25/10/2023 8:14 am
Very gripping story of the vulture, as if tearing across Mexican dessert roads against time, was not fraught enough! That excitement and adventure is evident in the model as it retains the protective bars. Many thanks for posting great pictures and history.
25/10/2023 9:33 am
Another great presentation Rich. That vulture guard is certainly unique. I had forgotten about the low power of this racer. Love your images.
25/10/2023 5:16 pm
"how did u get all those cuts on your face Hans?" "Well you see......"
Great model, finally landed one about a year ago. Great presentation as always thanks Rich
26/10/2023 12:09 am
Fine images, Rich ! CMC certainly did a phenomenal job on this M-B racer 1/24 reproduction.
26/10/2023 7:41 am
Kling and Klenk aye? Great model and history.