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Mercedes 300 SLR #21 K. Kling / A. Simon 24 Hours of Le Mans 1955 Minichamps 1:43

Mercedes 300 SLR #21 K. Kling / A. Simon 24 Hours of Le Mans 1955 Minichamps 1:43 432553021 Diecast
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Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes 300 SLR reproduces car #21, driven by Karl Kling and Andre Simon at the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans. The body is a sealed one-piece casting. This is a used model, and the outer box shows traces of storage. Pairs naturally with sister car #19 to form a two-car Mercedes team display.
Mercedes 300 SLR #21 K. Kling / A. Simon 24 Hours of Le Mans 1955 Minichamps 1:43
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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
432553021
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5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Mercedes 300 SLR #21 K. Kling / A. Simon 24 Hours of Le Mans 1955 Minichamps 1:43

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes 300 SLR #21 reproduces the Kling/Simon entry from the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sealed one-piece body, used model, box showing traces of storage. Displays well alongside the sister #19 car for a full factory team representation.

Mercedes fielded a strong team at the 1955 Le Mans, and while the #19 car became forever associated with tragedy, the #21 entry of Kling and Simon represents the factory effort's competitive intent that day, a reminder that the race was, before disaster struck, a serious contest between the era's dominant manufacturers.

Exterior Fidelity on a Sealed Body

This casting has no opening panels, so its entire value proposition sits on the outside: the sweep of the silver bodywork, the crispness of the racing number decal, and how faithfully the front grille and period wheel design are rendered at 1:43. The zinc alloy body carries a satisfying density despite its compact size, the tactile advantage diecast holds over lighter materials. Being a used model, some handling wear should be expected under close inspection, and the box shows traces of storage rather than a factory-fresh finish.

Building a Two-Car Mercedes Le Mans Display

The real value in this piece often comes from pairing it with a sister car, in this case car #19, to recreate the full factory team's presence at that 1955 race. At 1:43, two entries sit comfortably together on a single shelf, letting a collector present the complete Mercedes effort rather than an isolated single car. For anyone building a 1950s sports racing theme, having both liveries side by side tells a fuller, more accurate story of the era's factory rivalries.

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