56171 - STARTER KIT MB 450 SL 1/43

Daimler-Benz had a strong presence in the automobile market and was looking for new sales opportunities, particularly in the lucrative American automobile market. With even larger, more luxurious cars and air conditioning—i.e., even more expensive models—the brand achieved a breakthrough in the market. The Mercedes-Benz 450 sold very well and remained popular throughout its 16-year production run without significant changes. A total of 62,298 450 SL models were produced.