Brand new 1/24 scale plastic model kit of Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Skill 3) 1/24 plastic model kit by Italeri. Brand new box. Real rubber tires. Colorful decal artwork. Color Instuctions sheet. Vintage style packaging. Officially licensed product. Chrome plated small parts. Paint and cement required (not included). Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-6 inches assembled. Parts molded in COLOR, unless otherwise indicated. "Chrome" trim detail can be striped on with silver paint. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was produced in 1954 by the German car manufacturer and it’s a masterpiece on four-wheels for design, elegance and luxury. The 300 SL, where the acronym stands for Sport Leicht, (Sport Light), adopted innovative solutions for the time. The Mercedes 2 door coupe had a tubular frame, a front 2.996 cc longitudinal engine connected to a 4-speed transmission and the rear drive. The maximum speed of 300 SL was 260 Km/h (162 mph). The real strength of the car, however, was in its innovative design and the adoption of the characteristic and eye-catching Gull-wing doors. Even today the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is an icon of design and style of the period ant it is a real icon for collectors and fans.