Mercedes-Benz W154, 1938. The Great triple victory of France A stunning sold out, beautiful, rare & very hard to find model in this condition! Brand new from old stock. Mercedes-Benz developed an entirely new 485 hp V12 engine for the W 154 because of the new 3 liter engine racing formula which was introduced in 1938. It turned out, that the new W 154 with its powerful V12 engine was very competitive, not to say superior. A perfect gift or for the Mercedes-Benz fan or the race car collector. Brand new from my private collection, model is in SEALED never opened innerbox as seen in the pictures! Reference pictures of the car as the innerpackaging is sealed. Model details: Hand assembled precision model, composed of more than 530 single parts Removable engine hood Detailed replication of the 12-cylinder V-engine in offset position Handmade stainless steel radiator grille Removable wheels with handmounted spokes and authentic looking tires Precisely replicated dashboard with instruments and controls Cockpit seat covered with fabric textile Movable wind shield Brillant mirror like paintwork Original vehicle description: In 1938 a new racing formula was introduced, limiting the engine displacement of supercharged race cars to 3 liters. This rule change redefined the direction of motor sport racing for the succeeding years. Mercedes-Benz developed an entirely new 485 hp V-12 engine for the W 154. A 5,speed transmission was added and mounted directly on the de Dion rear axle. One fuel tank was in the rear, and a second tank was in the cockpit, above the driver’s legs. In this car, the Daimler-Benz team of Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch, and Seaman gained one victory after another. In 1938, Caracciola became European Champion. At the French Grand Prix on July 3, 1938, Mercedes-Benz earned a triple victory: von Brauchitsch came in first, Caracciola second, and Hermann Lang third. In 1939, Hermann Lang became European Champion with a revamped W154. Items will be carefully packed and sent with tracking information.