1698 - MERCEDES-BENZ,

MERCEDES-BENZ, Monumental Mercedes-Benz racing poster "Avus Victory 1932," "Designed by Leo Nix," 145x105 cm, framed; the poster was produced in Berlin to commemorate Manfred von Brauchitsch’s historic AVUS victory on May 22, 1932. It depicts the legendary Mercedes-Benz Type SSKL with its revolutionary streamlined body, designed by Reinhard Freiherr von Koenig-Fachsenfeld. The supercharged race car, with an output of approximately 300 PS, reached speeds of about 230 km/h thanks to its aerodynamic body. In a spectacular race, von Brauchitsch defeated his rival Rudolf Caracciola in an Alfa Romeo and claimed a triumphant victory with an average speed of about 194 km/h. This historic motorsports success is considered one of the defining moments in the birth of the legendary Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows. Even during the race, radio reporter Paul Laven coined the term “Silver Arrow,” a phrase that would later become a legend in international automotive history.This striking poster captivates with its powerful, avant-garde composition featuring the distinctive Mercedes star, the streamlined race car, and the characteristic red lettering “avussieg 1932.” An important testament to the early history of Mercedes-Benz racing and automotive advertising of the 1930s. Due to its monumental size, exceptional design, and historical subject matter, it is a particularly prestigious collector’s item.