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Categories: Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix : Grand Prix : Mercedes-Benz : Seaman, Dick : Grand Prix 1930-1939 : CMC
Mercedes-Benz W154 T Car (Dick Seaman 1938) in Silver (1:18 scale by CMC M099)
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This diecast model Mercedes-Benz W154 T Car (Dick Seaman 1938) is Silver and features working steering, suspension, wheels and also opening bonnet with engine.
In 1938 a new racing formula was introduced, which limited the displacement of racing cars with a compressor to 3 litres. This changed rule was determining motor racing sport of the succeeding years. Mercedes-Benz developed an entirely new V12-engine with 485 hp for the W 154. A 5-speed transmission was added and was directly mounted on the de Dion rear axle. One tank was in the rear, a second in the cockpit, above the driver’s legs.
In this vehicle the drivers Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch and Seaman of the Daimler-Benz team gained one victory after the other. In 1938 Caracciola became European Champion. At the French Grand Prix on the 3rd of July, 1938, Mercedes-Benz gained a triple victory: von Brauchitsch came in first, Caracciola second and Hermann Lang third. In 1939 Hermann Lang became European Champion with the further developed W 154.
Although Mercedes entered four Type W154 race cars for the French GP, only three of them were allowed in the race. Being the number four driver in the team, Dick Seaman did not have the good fortune to join the lineup. Instead of participating in the race, the young Englishman played his part by completing the task of test driving. Seaman was well-known for his extraordinary ability to adapt to a new race track or car. The W154 he drove was marked with a red "T" on both sides and the read starting number 25 on the front, covering part of the radiator grille. The data collected during the test driving session proved invaluable and led to a triple victory for the Mercedes team.
This hand-assembled model features:
- detailed chassis and dashboard
- cloth-covered seat
- accurately detailed tyres
- ultra fine, photo-etched wire wheels and radiator grill
- fully detailed engine and engine compartment
- high quality, hand-polished paintwork
1:18 scale (approx. 24cm / 9.4in long) - made by CMC.
Limited edition of 1540 pieces worldwide complete with numbered certificate.
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