1/18 Mercedes-Benz W25 A Myth in White #1181/3000 CMC M-065 -pre-owned
Description
Today I am offering the collection of a former CMC dealer and long-time collector of these beautiful models. Almost all of them are in new condition in their original packaging with all accessories, as shown in my photos. If the model had leather straps to close the hoods, these were never opened. In many cases, the safety stickers are still present. Everything should be clearly visible in the photos. One or two of the original packages may show signs of storage.
You will receive an invoice according to §25a UstG without showing the statutory value-added tax for used goods.
Not suitable for children under 14 years. May contain small and sharp parts.
June 3, 1934: On the eve of the Eifel Race at the Nürburgring, the Mercedes-Benz W 25 racing cars, competing for the first time in the new 750 kg racing formula, are inspected. The weighing of the monoplaces, painted in brilliant white, reveals a weight of 751 kg. A real catastrophe, as this means a ban from starting. But the Mercedes crew doesn't give up so quickly. The extra kilo has to go - but how? Finally, the ingenious solution is found: The only thing that isn't needed is the paintwork! So, in a long and arduous night shift, the racing cars are completely stripped.
In the morning, a racing car with a gleaming silver aluminum body stands at the start, weighing exactly 750 kg - and wins. A furious success for Mercedes-Benz and the victor Manfred von Brauchitsch.
The enthusiastic press christens the racing car "Silver Arrow". Rightly so: out of eight Grand Prix races held in the first racing season, the silver speedsters win four first places and three second places. A legend is born, which has lost none of its magic to this day.
Notice
Today I am offering the collection of a former CMC dealer and long-time collector of these beautiful models. Almost all of them are in new condition in their original packaging with all accessories, as shown in my photos. If the model had leather straps to close the hoods, these were never opened. In many cases, the safety stickers are still present. Everything should be clearly visible in the photos. One or two of the original packages may show signs of storage.
You will receive an invoice according to §25a UstG without showing the statutory value-added tax for used goods.
Not suitable for children under 14 years. May contain small and sharp parts.
June 3, 1934: On the eve of the Eifel Race at the Nürburgring, the Mercedes-Benz W 25 racing cars, competing for the first time in the new 750 kg racing formula, are inspected. The weighing of the monoplaces, painted in brilliant white, reveals a weight of 751 kg. A real catastrophe, as this means a ban from starting. But the Mercedes crew doesn't give up so quickly. The extra kilo has to go - but how? Finally, the ingenious solution is found: The only thing that isn't needed is the paintwork! So, in a long and arduous night shift, the racing cars are completely stripped.
In the morning, a racing car with a gleaming silver aluminum body stands at the start, weighing exactly 750 kg - and wins. A furious success for Mercedes-Benz and the victor Manfred von Brauchitsch.
The enthusiastic press christens the racing car "Silver Arrow". Rightly so: out of eight Grand Prix races held in the first racing season, the silver speedsters win four first places and three second places. A legend is born, which has lost none of its magic to this day.
