Märklin - 1103 - Wind-up tin car - Germany
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Märklin 1103, a metal historical Mercedes-Benz SSK racing toy car in a 1:16 scale (about 27 cm), produced in the late 1980s/early 1990s as a worldwide limited edition of 7,000, with packaging removed, tested and fully functional, and supplied with the original wind-up key but no original box or certificate.
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Description
Manufacturer: Märklin (Germany)
Model number: 1103
Model type: Historic Mercedes-Benz SSK Racing Car (Start number 7)
Material: Heavy metal/lead alloy construction
Color: Classic racing red with white fenders and green chassis
Drive: Mechanical clockwork spring motor (wind via side slot)
Features: Functional steering via the steering wheel, front lighting can be switched on (battery compartment at the bottom)
Dimensions: Length approx. 27 cm (scale approx. 1:16)
Manufacturing period: Exclusive museum replica edition from the late 1980s / early 1990s (limited worldwide to 7,000 copies)
Condition report
Body & Paint: Unplayed, mint condition (display model). The red paint shines excellently, shows no wear, missing parts, or scratches. Absolutely dust-free and clean.
Tires: Original rubber tires with "Märklin" embossing in pristine condition, not porous, not flat-spotted or cracked.
Clockwork & Mechanism: 100% functional. The clockwork was tested, winds smoothly and runs powerfully and reliably.
Electronics: 100% functional. The front headlights illuminate brightly and faultlessly. The battery compartment is absolutely clean and free of corrosion or old battery acid.
Accessories & Scope of Delivery: The model is supplied with the original Märklin winding key. There is no original packaging (OVP) and no paper certificate available.
Description
Manufacturer: Märklin (Germany)
Model number: 1103
Model type: Historic Mercedes-Benz SSK Racing Car (Start number 7)
Material: Heavy metal/lead alloy construction
Color: Classic racing red with white fenders and green chassis
Drive: Mechanical clockwork spring motor (wind via side slot)
Features: Functional steering via the steering wheel, front lighting can be switched on (battery compartment at the bottom)
Dimensions: Length approx. 27 cm (scale approx. 1:16)
Manufacturing period: Exclusive museum replica edition from the late 1980s / early 1990s (limited worldwide to 7,000 copies)
Condition report
Body & Paint: Unplayed, mint condition (display model). The red paint shines excellently, shows no wear, missing parts, or scratches. Absolutely dust-free and clean.
Tires: Original rubber tires with "Märklin" embossing in pristine condition, not porous, not flat-spotted or cracked.
Clockwork & Mechanism: 100% functional. The clockwork was tested, winds smoothly and runs powerfully and reliably.
Electronics: 100% functional. The front headlights illuminate brightly and faultlessly. The battery compartment is absolutely clean and free of corrosion or old battery acid.
Accessories & Scope of Delivery: The model is supplied with the original Märklin winding key. There is no original packaging (OVP) and no paper certificate available.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Brand
Märklin
Model/name
1103
Country of origin
Germany
Physical condition
Near mint
Packaging
unboxed
Material
Sheet metal/Metal
Functional condition
Tested and working
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