The Mercedes-Benz 300SL joins the 1/24 Sports Car Series as it is considered rn an all-time classic in the automotive world. The real car began life as a prototype rn for the German motor giant’s works racing team, taking part in international rn races, and in 1954 a production version debuted at the International Motor Show rn in New York. Despite nominal road car status the 300SL was still a very racy rn vehicle and proved popular, particularly in the United States. It possessed rn a 3-liter engine (hence the 300 in its name), and a highly lightweight body rn (SL stands for Sport Leicht, lit. “light sports”) with striking rn gull wing doors. 1,400 cars were produced by the end of its production run in rn May 1957. The Tamiya model kit captures the real life subject down to the working rn Gull-Wing doors and complex tubular space frame.

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/24
  
• Construction type: Assembly kit
  
• Photo-etch parts: Not included
  
• Decals: included
  
• Special feature 1: Includes opening engine hood and gull wing doors. The rn doors can be locked in open position using a small strut.
  
• Special feature 2: Includes metal emblem transfers.
  
• Special feature 3: Opening the hood reveals the faithful depiction of the engine. Hood can also be locked in open position.
  
• Special feature 4: The complex tubular space frame is elegantly recreated.
  
• Special feature 5: Nylon mesh is included to recreate the front air intake.
  
• Special feature 6: Numerous metal-plated parts recreate side bars, bumpers and more.
  
• Special feature 7: Comes with window masking stickers for use when painting the model.
  
• Special feature 8: Metal transfers are included in the kit to depict mirror surfaces and emblems.
  
• Special feature 9: Features newly-designed tire parts