1938 Mercedes W154 16 Richard “Dick” Seaman GP-Sieger von Deutchland 1/18 Diecast Model Car by CMC

Brand new 1:18 scalediecast model car of 1938 Mercedes W154 #16 Richard “Dick” Seaman GP-Sieger von Deutchland die cast model car by CMC.Item Number: 098.Limited Edition 1 of 3000 Produced Worldwide.Born in 1913 Richard “Dick” Seaman was one of the most talented race drivers during the Pre-WWII era. It so happened that Mercedes-Benz was also hungry for victories. So in 1937 Alfred Neubauer head of the Mercedes racing department signed him on to become the 4th official Mercedes race driver beside Carraciola von Brauchitsch and Lang. Dick Seaman carried the day on July 24th 1938. It was at the famous Nürburgring that the German Grand Prix unfolded before the eyes of approximately 350000 spectators. After a highly dramatic race Dick Seaman won the Grand Prix in his Mercedes-Benz W154. The winning car that wore starting number 16 had a distinctive feature: Its radiator grille was painted green. This enabled people to know from afar who was driving the car. Dick Seaman won a well-deserved victory thanks to his extraordinary driving skills and the special way that he handled his car.About one year later the 1939 GP of Spa took place. Once again the well-liked young Seaman was in the lead. But in the midst of a pouring rain he lost control of his car and died in a fatal car-crash.Model DescriptionHand- assembled precision model composed of more than 530 single partsRemovable engine hoodDetailed replication of the 12-cylinder V-engine in offset positionHand-made stainless steel radiator grilleRemovable wheels with hand-mounted spokes and authentic-looking tiresPrecisely replicated dashboard with instruments and controlsCockpit seat covered with fabric textileMovable wind shieldBrilliant mirror-like paintwo