The annual Mille Miglia was a legendary road race through Italy, a punishing 1,000 mile endurance test for man and machine alike. It was the race that every auto maker in the world wanted to win to prove how superior its cars were. In 1955, Mercedes-Benz had high hopes for this race, as they debuted their 300 SLR, the was most advanced race car of its time. At 7:01 in the morning of May 1st, the second of the four Mercedes-Benz cars commenced the race, with driver Karl King behind the wheel. Kling put in a valiant effort but unfortunately the race ended for him just half way in. A careless pedestrian crossed the road and Kling immediately swerved his SLR, crashing into a roadside ditch. He was luckily uninjured, but was unable to continue the race. Although he didn’t see the race to the finish line, the outcome of this race was world-famous with a record breaking Mercedes-Benz victory. Kling was not the victor, but he remains a part of this fabled triumph.

As an exact replica of the original, the CMC Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Mille Miglia #701 is synonymous with epic racing and outstanding performance. This limited edition of 2,000 units is a noteworthy keepsake for any motorsports aficionado.