MERCEDES TYPE 770K (W-150) CABRIOLET F

Description

The Mercedes-Benz 770, also known as the Großer Mercedes (large Mercedes) was a large luxury car built by Mercedes-Benz from 1930 to 1943. It is probably best known from archival footage of high-ranking Nazi officials before and during World War II, including Adolf Hitler, Hermann Göring, Heinrich Himmler and Reinhard Heydrich. The 770 was introduced as successor of the Mercedes-Benz Typ 630 with the internal code W07 in 1930. These high-priced cars were mainly used by governments as state vehicles. Reich President Paul von Hindenburg, Emperor Hirohito and Pope Pius XI were among the customers, Adolf Hitler used a 770 from 1931 onwards. 117 W07-series cars were built until 1938. A black 1938 770K, on display at the Technisches Museum in Sinsheim, Germany, allegedly was owned by the German Central government office and used by Adolf Hitler during parades. The car was fitted with mine proof floor armor, thick glass and body work. However, as a convertible parade car the occupants’ protection was limited. (Scale : 1/72e)