/span/liliBrand new 118 scalediecast model car of 1938 Mercedes W 154 Silver die cast car model by CMC./liliDimensions approximately L-10 W-4 H-2.5 inches.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./liliMercedes-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./liliIn 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...