Description: 1:24 Franklin Mint 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Red B11XA16 Boxed Most of these models are nearly 25 years or older now - this dates from 1997 (and cost £95 then). Hand assembled from over 150 separate parts and authenticated by the Daimler-Benz AG. It comes boxed, with all paperwork (certificate of authenticity, owner manual, engine bay and dashboard schematics, model tag & promotional poster), plus the often missing stand to stop it rolling off your display. Length: 19cm Width: 7.5cm Height: 5cm Weight: 438g Packaged weight: 896g Beautiful red paint with chrome plated grille, large Mercedes badge, bumpers, side & sill trim, wing mirror, door handles, windscreen surround, windscreen wipers, cabin ventilation grille telescopic radio aerial, tonneau cover trim, rear light surrounds, numberplate, boot handle and exhaust tip. Realistically glazed and tinted front headlamps/painted rear lights. Mercedes decals on the bonnet and boot. Opening doors with detailed interior. Light brown soft touch seats, tan carpet, detailed light brown door cards with chrome handles. Detailed black and chrome instrument dials on a light brown, red and chrome dashboard, with 300SL on the glovebox lid. Functional white 2-spoke steering wheel with chrome ring and Mercedes badge that turns the front wheels. Transmission tunnel-mounted gear lever, handbrake, detailed pedals, chrome rear-view mirror. A textured, framed and glazed cream convertible top can be installed or removed. Front-hinged, lined bonnet with detailed engine bay and 3 litre, Straight-6 OHC engine Opening, lined boot lid with removable interior-matching luggage. Body-colour wheels with chrome trim rings and hubcaps, treaded rubber tyres. Detailed chassis, suspension, running gear and exhaust system with working sprung suspension on all 4 corners. The model has been cleaned and checked for defects. The only advisory is that the aerial part of the telescopic radio aerial is missing. Its pedigree starts on the race track, where it garnered more victories than any other car in Grand Prix history. It made the transition from the track to the road with predictable style. It was the fastest sports car of its day. And its performance was matched only by its stunning good looks. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was introduced as a coupe in 1952 at the Mille Miglia. The initials SL stood for Sport-Leicht. And if the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was not completely light by road vehicle standards, it was by racing standards and it was certainly super. And when you combine sport and light the result is speed and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL proved time and again that it was fast. It took two more years before the 300 SL was available to the public, but in those two years its reputation grew enormously. In March 1957, the 300 SL Roadster was introduced at the Geneva Show and was put into regular production in May of that year. This elegantly sporty car was heavier than the coupe which worked to provide better handling, and which was also enhanced by an improved low-pivot rear axle. It featured a revised spaceframe which permitted the use of standard doors rather than the "gullwing" doors of the coupe and had a lower door line built closer to the ground which made getting in and out easier. The roadster boasted a "sport" camshaft and the 45°-slanted engine provided an impressive 215 horse-power. While the coupe seemed to attract much of the attention due in part to the ultra-modern gullwing doors - critics feel that overall the roadster was a superior sportscar. Indeed, in terms of overall production, the roadster outsold the coupe by nearly 460 units (1858 roadsters from 1957 to 1963 vs. 1400 coupes from 1954 to 1957. Now, The 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is re-created in a precision-engineered 1:24 scale replica, crafted by Franklin Mint Precision Models and officially authorised by the Daimler-Benz AG. From the sporty red finish to the fuel-injected 2996 cc. engine... from the opulent interior to the specially-fitted luggage in the boot, your authentic 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is certain to be a showpiece that you will admire for many years to come. 📦+📦+📦=🚛 Combined shipping is available for all items (even if you’re not in the UK). Please add each item to your 🛒 basket or request an invoice before paying. If GSP is trying to charge you shipping per item, I can create a unique listing from you with all your items combined. For offers with instant payment on acceptance, any overpaid postage will be refunded. Items will be carefully and safely packed for shipping ensuring that the box and its contents are well protected.
Price: 124.99 GBP
Location: Burgh Heath, Surrey
End Time: 2025-01-16T13:29:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 33.03 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Signed: No
Vehicle Make: Mercedes-Benz
Vehicle Type: Car
Scale: 1:24
Material: Metal
MPN: B11XA16
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Year of Manufacture: 1997
Customised: No
Colour: Red
Brand: Franklin Mint
Series: Franklin Mint Precision Models
Theme: 1960s Mercedes
Features: Highly Detailed Model For The Adult Collector, Opening Doors, Detailed Interior, Opening Bonnet, Detailed Interior, Removable Cabriolet Roof, Working Steering, Extendable Radio Aerial, Removable Luggage, Working Suspension
Vehicle Year: 1960
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
