Brand new 1/18 scale diecast car model of 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "Uhlenhaut Coupe" Silver with Blue Interior die cast model car by CMC. Limited edition. Brand new box. Real rubber tires. True-to-scale detail. Has steerable wheels. Officially licensed product. Has opening hood doors and trunk. Authentic and true to scale shaped body. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Detailed interior exterior engine compartment. Dimensions approximately L-9.75 W-4 H-3 inches. The 300 SLR racer was based on the famous W196 Formula One champion of the 1954-55 season. The abbreviation SLR stands for Sport Light-Racing (Sport Leicht-Rennen). Considered one of the most beautiful racecars of all time the new SLR was equipped with a slightly different straight-eight engine which was expanded to displace 3 liters. Two of the nine 300 SLR rolling chassis namely 0007/55 and 0008/55 were converted into 300 SLR Coupés with a closed-top body and gul