About this very special release:
For the 2026 Classic Gala in Schwetzingen, CMC is bringing this automotive icon to life on wheels in a very limited edition in 1:18. Only 300 pieces produced. Due to the extraordinarily successful racing performance of the 300 SL Gullwing and pressure from U.S. importer Max Hoffmann for a more comfortable successor,production switched to the Roadster in 1957; by 1963, the open-top car had been built 1,858 times. The 300 SL was considered the fastest production sports car of its time; furthermore, it featured numerous innovations, such as power brakes, and later the use of disk brakes, direct gasoline injection, dry-sump lubrication, and the option to order seat belts. The 300 SL Roadster enjoyed success not only as a luxurious cruiser but also as a true race car, just like our red roadster with the legendary license plate S-EE 660, with which Eberhard Mahle finished second in the GT class over 1,600 ccm at the 1961 Pferdsfeld Race.
CMC Model Cars are renowned for setting the gold standard in precision die-cast collectibles. Each model is meticulously handcrafted using a combination of die-cast metal, photo-etched parts, real fabric, leather, rubber, and finely detailed components to replicate historic automobiles with museum-level accuracy. From functional suspensions and steerable wheels to fully detailed engines and authentic interiors, CMC models capture the engineering, craftsmanship, and spirit of the original vehicles. Designed for serious collectors and automotive enthusiasts, CMC Model Cars represent an uncompromising commitment to realism, quality, and historical fidelity. |
