Mercedes W196 R Streamliner F1 1954

Mercedes W196 R Streamliner F1 1954 by Ixo

Mercedes used a fully enclosed version of their W196 for selected races in both the 1954 and 1955 seasons, the bodywork being quite different between the two. The most obvious detail is the vent ahead of the cockpit for 1954 and this, along with the other small details, are pretty good for the early part of 1954. The plaid pattern on the seat cover is rather pale in colour but is neatly applied and the general finish of the model is good. Some of the details such as the wheels and the thickness of the windscreen show this to be an inexpensive model, but overall it offers good value.