Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows and post-war works racing
Reconcile works race entries, original chassis, body configuration at each event, and later custody.
Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows and post-war works racing models compared
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194)
Check period race history and the configuration of the specific works chassis against factory records.
- Mercedes-Benz W 196
The W 196 Grand Prix and sports-racing family, from the W 196 R to the W 196 S 300 SLR.
Open-wheel single-seater, Streamlined single-seater, Sports racing roadster, Sports racing coupé · 1954–1955
What to check across the range
Reconcile works race entries, original chassis, body configuration at each event, and later custody.
Selected chassis histories
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S), chassis 196.110-00008/55
One of two Uhlenhaut prototypes and the car sold to fund the Mercedes-Benz fellowship initiative.
- Mercedes-Benz W 196 R, chassis 00009/54
Fangio and Moss raced this chassis. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum held it before the Stuttgart sale.
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