This is the Mercedes 680S 1928 Dual Cowl Tourer Gangloff sn35952 Red/Black Opened Top in 1:43 scale by Ilario.
The 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Dual Cowl Tourer, with coachwork by Carrosserie Georges Gangloff of Geneva, exemplifies the fusion of German engineering excellence and Swiss bespoke craftsmanship. This model was built upon the robust 680 S chassis, renowned for its 6.8-liter supercharged inline-six engine, delivering exceptional performance for its era. The collaboration with Gangloff resulted in a distinctive dual cowl tourer design, featuring elegant lines and a second windshield to provide rear passengers with additional comfort—a rarity among contemporaries. This unique combination of high-performance engineering and custom luxury coachwork set the 680 S Dual Cowl Tourer apart from its competition, making it a standout in the luxury automotive industry of the late 1920s.
Excellent quality and finish. Beautifully crafted and exquisitely detailed. Models are hand
painted, decorated and assembled. Beautiful detail and accuracy of shape and scale. Photo
etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Each model
comes with its own acrylic display case.
The 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Dual Cowl Tourer, with coachwork by Carrosserie Georges Gangloff of Geneva, exemplifies the fusion of German engineering excellence and Swiss bespoke craftsmanship. This model was built upon the robust 680 S chassis, renowned for its 6.8-liter supercharged inline-six engine, delivering exceptional performance for its era. The collaboration with Gangloff resulted in a distinctive dual cowl tourer design, featuring elegant lines and a second windshield to provide rear passengers with additional comfort—a rarity among contemporaries. This unique combination of high-performance engineering and custom luxury coachwork set the 680 S Dual Cowl Tourer apart from its competition, making it a standout in the luxury automotive industry of the late 1920s.
Excellent quality and finish. Beautifully crafted and exquisitely detailed. Models are hand
painted, decorated and assembled. Beautiful detail and accuracy of shape and scale. Photo
etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Each model
comes with its own acrylic display case.
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