Scale Model of a Mercedes SSK Race Car, 1950-1970
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Artifact Overview
Germany's Mercedes-Benz produced the SSK -- "Super Sport Kurz" -- roadster from 1928 to 1932. "Kurz" is German for "short" -- a reference to the car's shortened wheelbase that made it well suited to racing. The SSK's supercharged seven-liter, six-cylinder engine produced some 200 horsepower and gave the car a top speed close to 120 miles per hour.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Model car
Date Made
1950-1970
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 9.5 in
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