1952 Le Mans Mercedes Benz 300SL victory hooded sweatshirt

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A tribute to the 1952 Le Mans 24 hour race winning 300SL competition car driven by Hermann Lang and Fritz Riess.

In 1952, Mercedes-Benz returned to competition via selected races that year with the futuristic looking 300SL and its 'gullwing' doors. With 150mph performance it resumed Mercedes formidable reputation in motor racing created in the 1930s by the Silver Arrows. They finished 1st and 2nd at Le Mans.

The chasing Jaguar C-Types had revised bodywork to improve their top speed. Unfortunately this affected their cooling system and they subsequently overheated and retired.

Photos of the car can be found here  

80% pre-shrunk cotton, 20% polyester with water-based inks. Drawstring hood and front pouch pockets. Made in the USA with regular European sizing and cut.