Yesteryear Collection

The transportation of choice for the discerning mob boss

In the 1930s, a Federal officer published a list of "Public Enemies" in an effort to direct as much publicity at the criminals who had been running at large in Chicago. Among this notorious assembly of gangsters were everyday crooks, thugs, and safe crackers. At the top of the list were the kingpins themselves, men who controlled all the vice in the city. These men were arrogant and cruel. Living well off their ill-gotten gains, they tried to buy class, but often could only buy opulence. In one aspect, however, these lords of the underworld showed true class and unparalleled style in the choice of the cars they drove.

Ordering the very best models and often customizing their cars to fit their particular needs, they rode in elegance and safety, arrogantly parading their wealth. In addition to being appointed with every automotive luxury, these cars were powerful and strong so they were the perfect vehicles for the line of business their infamous owners practiced.

Perhaps the grandest of all the cars of this time was the Mercedes-Benz 770. The flagship of the Mercedes-Benz line during those years, the 770 weighed an awesome 6,000 pounds and was 210 inches in length. When powered by a supercharger, the 467 cid engine produced an impressive 200 horsepower, and the beauty of its coachwork equaled the power of the engine that roared under its hood.

Now, the 1931 Mercedes-Benz 770 is recreated in all its glory in a stately die-cast replica. Precision-engineered and authentically detailed, this model truly captures the sumptuous grandeur of the original motorcar. Your 1931 Mercedes-Benz Model 770 is produced by - and available only from - Matchbox Collectibles.