Mercedes Silver Arrow No. 12 | Front

Polished aluminium, race number 12 and a single red light emerge from deep black. A close study of the Silver Arrow’s unmistakable rear form.

---

Part of the Silver Arrow No. 12 Collection
— a refined automotive collection inspired by the sculptural form, engineering and racing heritage of the legendary Silver Arrows.
Explore the full collection →

---

Silver Arrow No. 12 captures a classic Mercedes racing car from a low rear perspective. Its polished aluminium body emerges from the darkness, revealing exposed wheels, riveted surfaces and a cockpit reduced to its essential elements.

[Continued below the video]

Silver Arrow No. 12 isolates the rear bodywork of a Mercedes-Benz racing machine in a tightly controlled composition.

The black race number and three-pointed star sit against softly illuminated aluminium, while riveted seams, the exposed exhaust and a single red taillight reveal the functional character of the car.

Deep surrounding shadows remove the racetrack entirely, leaving shape, material and engineering as the subject.

 

BEHIND THE ARTWORK

Discover the machine, the myth and Julian Voss’ interpretation of the Silver Arrow.

Read the story off Silver Arrow No. 12 →

[Continued below the image]

Its monochrome foundation and restrained red accent give the artwork a quiet but unmistakable presence. It belongs naturally in collector interiors, architectural homes, executive offices and spaces shaped by automotive culture and industrial design.

A study of speed expressed through stillness.

[Continued below the image]

Silver Arrow No. 12 presents the racing car as more than a machine — an enduring piece of industrial design.

More than a number
At Aintree in 1955, Stirling Moss drove the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R No. 12 to victory in the British Grand Prix — narrowly ahead of teammate Juan Manuel Fangio.
A race number that became part of motorsport history.

[Continued below the image]

BEHIND THE ARTWORK

Discover the machine, the myth and Julian Voss’ interpretation of the Silver Arrow.

Read the story off Silver Arrow No. 12 →

PRINT RECOMMENDATION ⌜⌟
We recommend printing this artwork on fine art paper, finished with a simple black wood frame for a clean gallery presentation.

Independent artwork. 
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Mercedes-Benz