Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Please note the above image is a composite. Images of the 1:18 scale model will displayed as soon as they are available. 

Another stirring project for 2025 is that of the Mercedes 300SL Gullwing at 1:18 scale. The same silver with a light brown leather specification as our 1:8 scale model, the first prototype is anticipated to be completed in early Q2, with the first batch of models finished before the midpoint of the year. Register your interest to be the first to hear about the availability of these models.

Introduced in 1954, the idea behind this watered-down W194 Grand Prix car can be attributed to New York Mercedes distributor Max Hoffman, Daimler-Benz's official importer in the United States. He believed that such a car would appeal to affluent American high-performance devotees. Subsequently the new 300SL was introduced at the 1954 New York Auto Show rather than the Geneva or Frankfurt motor shows where Mercedes would traditionally launch their new models. With a top speed of 135 miles per hour and 0-60mph in about 8.8 seconds, the 300SL was the fastest production car of its time. It was also the first mass-production model to use fuel injection, which doubled the power output from 115 to 212 brake horsepower. The 300SL was immediately successful and became known for its distinctive ‘gull wing’ doors. Around three quarters of the units made by the German great were sold into the US market, confirming the brilliance of Max Hoffman’s initial idea.

This fine 1:18 scale model of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Mercedes regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.

Note: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.