In 1991 the Mercedes-Benz Museum commissioned Paul's Model Art (a sub-division of Minichamps) to replicate a limited edition of six cars from Mercedes-Benz's illustrious past. The PMA replicas in 1:24 scale are known as the "First Class Collection". All six cars are currently on exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.
240 000 310 1:24 Mercedes 300 SLR 1955 Coupe R.Uhlenhaut (Gullwing)
The Paul's Model Art replica features opening parts, excellent spoked wheels,
fully wired and plummed engine and several photo-etched parts. Cloth covered
seats and clear instrumentation round up the exquiste details to be found on
this replica of one of the World's most rare cars.
The Mercedes-Benz "Tri-Star" and the Model lettering on the trunk are photo-etched!
This is the only known replica of this car in 1:24 scale!
1:1 Mercedes 300 SLR 1955 Coupe Rudolph Uhlenhaut (Gullwing)
- 8 cylinders
- Bore: 78 mm, Stroke: 78 mm
- Displacement: 2981 cc
- Output at 7500 rpm: 222 kW (302 hp)
- Top speed: 300 km/h
1:1 Mercedes 300 SLR 1955 Coupe Rudolph Uhlenhaut (Gullwing)
8 cylinders
Bore: 78 mm, Stroke: 78 mm
Displacement: 2981 cc
Output at 7500 rpm: 222 kW (302 hp)
Top speed: 300 km/h
The Gullwing SLR prepared for the Carrera Pan-America was never raced
after Mercedes Benz regretfully pulled out of racing in 1955. Only two
were ever built and were personally used by MB chief engineer Rudolf
Uhlenhaut.
240 000 100770 K Wilhelm II (1931 Cabriolet F Kaiser Wilhelm II)
Viewing this replica from every angle conveys the passion, precision and care that went
into crafting it. This car is just simply luxurious! The seats are upholstered in real leather,
red velvet carpeting covers the floors and a small clock and the ashtrays reside in the rear
panelling. The lovely disc wheels and flawless paint work are a throw back to a time when
autombiles like this were as much showcases as they were functional.
This is the only known replica of this car in 1:24 scale!
1:1 Mercedes 770 K Wilhelm II (1931 Cabriolet F Kaiser Wilhelm II)
- 8 cylinders
- Bore: 95 mm, Stroke: 135 mm
- Displacement: 7655 cc
- Output at 2800 rpm:110 kW (150 hp)
- Top speed: 160 km/h
The ''Grand Mercedes" as it appears now in the Stuttgart
Museum first appeared in 1930. It was an exclusive vehicle for
an elite market and accordingly only 119 hand built models
were produced. This marine-gray Cabriolet F was built in 1931
for the German emperor Wilhelm II, who lived in Dutch exile at
that time.
240 000 3001:24 Mercedes 300 SLR 1955 LeMans driven by Juan-Manuel
Fangio & Sterling Moss
Again, the wheels are a standout feature! The seats are covered
with blue tartan in the tradition of the "Silver Arrows" of the day. Just like
the real #19 car, the air-brake on the model is operational and the windows
on the air-break are accurately and neatly replicated. The Mercedes-Benz "Tri-Star"
and the model lettering at the rear of the car are both photo-etched!!! Two
head lights adorn the front grille that provided additional illumination for
night driving during the 24-hour of LeMans.
This is the only known replica of this car in any scale!
1:1 Mercedes 300 SLR 1955 LeMans J.M.Fangio and Sterling Moss
- 8 cylinders
- Bore: 78 mm, Stroke: 78 mm
- Displacement: 2981 cc
- Output at 7500 rpm: 222 kW (302 hp)
- Top speed: 300 km/h
In 1955, two drivers were recognised as the best in the world! At LeMans that year,
Fangio and Moss teamed up to drive what was undisputedly the most revolutionary
sports racer of its day. Featuring a driver operated hydraulic brake, this car could
break in less than 300 meters after achieving a top speed of xxx on the Musulae
straight. The windows in the air brake were installed after the competition
complained about being unable to see past the car when the brakes were
extended. The car retired while in the lead after a disasterous accident involving
one of their cars.
240 000 3201:24 Mercedes 300 SLR 1955 Mille Miglia driven by Sterling Moss &
Denis Jenkinson
Many intricate details make this car the premier redition of the
most famous racecar ever! The driver side door swings open vertically to reveal
the office of Mr. Moss. Blue cloth covered seats, four-spoke steering wheel
and readable dials provide the highlights. The aerodynamic farings behind the
cockpit are removeable to allow access to the trunk. Open up the hood and keep
it open with the hinged prop. Then feast on the fully wired and plummed engine
based on the W196. The front inboard disc brakes, water radiator, water header,
fuel injection pump and inlet manifold are all on display. Also visible is the
multitubular chassis frame - revolutionary for its time!
The Mercedes-Benz "Tri-Star" and the Model lettering at the rear of
the car are both photo-etched! This car is true in every respect to the original.
1:1 Mercedes 300 SLR 1955 Mille Milgia Sterling Moss & Denis Jenkinson
- 8 cylinders
- Bore: 78 mm, Stroke: 78 mm
- Displacement: 2981 cc
- Output at 7500 rpm: 222 kW (302 hp)
- Top speed: 300 km/h
The pundits said it would never happen, but the impossible was acheived in this car after it
won the 1955 Mille Milgia driven by a non-Italian. Driving like the proverbial "Bat out of Hell",
Moss and Jenkinson average just under 100mph over the most toucherous and esoteric
1000Km of Italian road known to man
240 000 2001:24 Mercedes SSKL 1931 Mille Miglia driven by Rudolf Caracciola
The intricate wheels are photoetched and more realistic than the
commendable Danbury Mint redition of the same car. Tyres have the correct tread
and real leather is used for the seats and the engine cover strap - there's
even a tiny buckle much like the recent Porsche 550RS by CMC. The hood folds
up to reveal the engine bay featuring an impressive assembly of detailed chromed
parts. The cockpit dials are readable and a dead ringer for the 1:1 car. This
is a true, authentic scale replica of the #87 car driven by R. Caracciola, when
he won the 1931 Mille Miglia.
1:1 Mercedes SSKL 1931 Mille Miglia R.Caracciola
- 6 cylinders
- Bore: 100 mm, Stroke: 150 mm
- Displacement: 7068 cc
without supercharger: 125 kW (170 hp)
- Output at 3000 rpm with supercharger: 166 kW (225 hp)
- Top speed: 192 km/h
The letters "SS" stood for "super-sport" and "K" for "kurz", German for short. The SSK is inseparably linked with
names such as Rudolf Caracciola, Manfred von Brauchitsch and Hans Stuck, who ran up an impressive series of
victories between 1929 and 1931. In 1930, Caracciola fought his way to victory in the European Sports Car
Championships in a SSK.
240 000 091:24 Mercedes 770K Japanischer Kaiserwagen (1935 Emperor Hirohito)
Emperor Hirohito's subjects revered him as a "God" and the splendor
of this replica is fitting for one held in such high regard. With an abundance
of neat gold trim and rear seats in real Japanese silk this replica is very
true to the original! The front seats have leather trim and a red carpet is
used throughout. The chrome head lights and front grille are neatly presented
and together with the gold trim conspire to eminate an air of decadence.
1:1 Mercedes 770 K Japanischer Kaiserwagen ( 1935 Kaiser Hirohito )
- 6 cylinders
- Bore: 95 mm, Stroke: 135 mm
- Displacement: 7655 cc
- Output at 2800 rpm: 110 kW (150 hp)
- Top speed: approx. 130 km/h
- NOTE: (greatly reduced by armor plating)
Formerly the property of the Japanese Imperial family, this
"Grand Mercedes" returned to Untertürkheim in September
1971. It has dark red paintwork and bears the emblem of the
Tenno on the doors. Together with two other cars of the
same model it was in regular use at the Imperial Court.
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