Here we present a rare opportunity to acquire a Limited Edition, hand-made ‘Compulsion Gallery’ metallic sculpture of the famous 1938 Mercedes-Benz W125 'flying kilometer' V12 Streamliner

The experimental V12-engined, 755 hp car, was piloted by European Drivers' Championship winner Rudolf Caracciola. It set a record of 432.7 km/h / 268.9 mph over the flying kilometer on 28th January in 1938. The run was made on an Autobahn near Frankfurt and still remains the fastest ever officially timed speed on a public road

Beyond its remarkable achievement, the Streamliner Mercedes had phenomenal presence, having been based upon the all-conquering W125 Silver Arrow and engineered for minimal drag. The original record-breaking car is now displayed, most impressively, on a vertical wall, at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany

Sculpture weight circa 16kg. Approximate dimensions: 67cm (L) x 21cm (W) x 14cm (H)

This eye-catching sculpture looks fluid, sophisticated and imposing. Park those plans to add another timepiece to your watch collection... Instead, see how this beauty looks in front of the watch-winder in your study

Collection can be made in Bloomsbury, central London (WC1) in person, or via your nominated courier

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