1936 Schuco Grand Prix Studio 1050 Mercede Benz Wind-Up Race Car

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a finer example of this coveted 5½" Grand Prix racer.

Crafted in 1936 by Schuco, the Studio 1050 Mercedes-Benz captures the golden age of European motor racing in beautifully detailed tin-lithographed metal. Inspired by the legendary Silver Arrows of Mercedes-Benz, this wind-up racer remains one of the most desirable pre-war automotive toys ever produced.

Condition & Features:

• Brilliant all-metal body with a like-new shine

• No noticeable scratches or damage

• Excellent tires, hubs, and cockpit detailing

• Reversible wheels with illustrated spokes—display in either red or blue

• Strong wind-up mechanism, tested and running very well

At just 5½ inches long, this piece delivers exceptional presence, craftsmanship, and nostalgia in a compact size. Whether displayed in a fine toy collection or showcased alongside vintage automobilia, it represents the pinnacle of 1930s German toy engineering.

Exceptional examples like this are increasingly difficult to find—don’t let this one slip away.