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Mercedes SSKL #12 O. Merz German GP 1931 CMC 1:18

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Mercedes SSKL #12 O. Merz German GP 1931 CMC 1:18 M-189 Diecast
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CMC's 1:18 diecast Mercedes SSKL #12 recreates Otto Merz's entry at the 1931 German Grand Prix on the Nürburgring's original circuit. This used model has opening doors, hood and trunk over a detailed supercharged engine, and the outer box shows traces of storage while the casting itself remains intact.
Mercedes SSKL #12 O. Merz German GP 1931 CMC 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Mercedes
Manufacturer
CMC
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
M-189
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About the Mercedes SSKL #12 O. Merz German GP 1931 CMC 1:18

TL;DR: CMC's 1:18 diecast Mercedes SSKL #12 marks Otto Merz's entry at the 1931 German Grand Prix, with opening doors, hood and trunk over a detailed supercharged straight-six. Used model; box shows traces of storage, casting itself intact. A genuine pre-war Grand Prix subject.

The Nürburgring's original Nordschleife layout hosted the 1931 German Grand Prix, a punishing course where the SSKL's brute power and lightened chassis were put directly to the test against Europe's fastest factory teams.

Diecast Build and Genuine Opening Features

This model's doors, hood and trunk open on hinges cast directly into the metal body, exposing a detailed engine bay and exhaust routing beneath the long bonnet. The exposed cycle fenders and spare tire mount show sharp, well-defined casting edges, and the numbered livery reads cleanly against the body color without soft registration typical of lower-tier printing. Handling the model confirms real metal weight in the hand, distinct from a lighter resin build. As a used model, some prior handling wear is expected, and the box shows traces of storage; the casting itself is structurally unaffected.

Racing the Nordschleife in a Supercharged Giant

Merz, a Mercedes works driver through the marque's early Grand Prix era, campaigned the SSKL on a circuit whose length and elevation changes demanded both raw horsepower and mechanical durability from a chassis originally conceived for hillclimbs and open-road events. Fielding the SSKL at a purpose-built Grand Prix circuit rather than a road race shows how versatile the platform proved across very different competition formats during Mercedes' dominant pre-war seasons.

A Distinct Entry for a Pre-War Shelf

Running close to 25cm, this SSKL's proportions match its sibling liveries in scale, making it easy to group with other CMC pre-war entries into a themed run of 1931 season cars. The specific German Grand Prix number sets it apart from more commonly seen Mille Miglia or hillclimb liveries, adding variety to a collection built around a single competition year. Pose the opened panels occasionally rather than leaving them sealed permanently, and keep the model away from direct sunlight to protect the finish.

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