Description

Cox 1954 – 55 Mercedes W 196 .049 gas powered tether race car in 1:16 scale complete with tether arm and copies of factory instructions. Car is good for age made in USA in 1961.

Looks in lightly used condition. Makes a great display set, ” Silver Arrow” vintage tether race car is 13.5 inches long. The engine turns and has compression. The Cox Mercedes W 196 is a model of famous Mercedes Benz factory F1 racing “Silver Shadow” race car. The car made its debut in the 1954 French Grand Prix. After winning 2 World Championships and 9 of the 12 races entered, the race car was retired after the horrible 1955 Le Mans wreck that killed 84 people. One of the original cars recently sold for 29.8 Million pounds. Please check photos as they are part of the description and this is the car you will receive. A great add to any serious collection. Carefully packaged SHIPS FAST FREE and with full insurance in US.