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The "K" series was first debuted by
Mercedes-Benz in 1924. It was considered the
marque's first classic automobile. It was produced
until 1927 when the Model S was introduced. The
500K series was first offered in 1932. The model's
designation comes straight from the engine, what
this car was all about. Engine displacement is in
deciliters. 5,018 cubic centimeters = 5 liters, or
500 deciliters. This equals 304.2 cubic inches. The
"K" comes from Kompressor, or supercharger.
The car was built by Daimler-Benz
Aktiengesellschaft Stuttgart-Unterturkheim,
Germany with a body by Sindelfingen. The price
tag was $10,780.
The deep blue paint is classic on this timeless beauty.
The model boasts fantastic detail in all but
two minor areas, the chassis as seen from underneath the model and the lack of individually formed wipers. That
aside, the diecast is nearly as first rate as the real car. The fit and finish is superb. The doors snap shut with extreme
precision. The engine is wired and enclosed by a gorgeous screen meshed hood, long and flowing. The photoetched
grille and radiator emblem are only surpassed by the beauty of the photoetched wheels. The passenger's cabin is
awash in detail. The gauges are replicated perfectly and the shift pattern can be easily seen on the shift knob.
Considered by many enthusiasts to be one of the world's most beautiful automobiles, CMC's 1:24th beauty helps us
to clearly understand why.
The issue price is $149.
(06/19/2002)
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