The 300 SL was released in 1954, the production sports car version of a highly successful racing prototype from 1952. It featured an elegant body with gull wing doors, plus a lightweight multi-tubular space frame. A 3-liter inline-6 engine pioneered direct fuel injection. Its combination of looks and pioneering power makes it a favorite even in the modern day, and you can see what makes it tick with this special "full-view" version of the model.

About the Model

• This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 188mm, width: 75mm, height: 53mm.
• The elegant 300 SL silhouette is captured by clear body parts that can be left unpainted to allow appreciation of the detail underneath.
• Movable gull wing doors can be secured in open position, and the hood opens.
• A detailed interior has recreations of the sporty seats, shift lever, instrumentation and more.
• Accurate depiction of the suspension.
• Nylon mesh is included to recreate the front intakes.
• Metal transfers are provided to depict mirror surfaces and logos.
• Masking stickers included.
• Features realistic synthetic rubber tires.

Features

• Leave clear parts unpainted to show off the detail of the revolutionary sports car underneath.
• Front fender air outlets are separate parts, while bumpers and various other sections are metal plated.
• The tubular space frame was cutting edge, and is breathtakingly recreated.
• The model authentically captures the inline-6 engine at its distinctive cant used to achieve the low-nose form.
• Emblems and mirror surfaces are depicted with metal transfers.