Paul’s Model Art “Minichamps”

430 010300 - AUDI A3

4-Door 2000 Black (as on a box, however in a current listing it says – Face lift 2001)
Limited edition: 1 of 1632 pcs
Black carton sleeve (current type)
Die cast

Scale – 1/43, about 3.6” long.
Retails for $35.00

RARE, "SOLD OUT" by the manufacturer
Condition: Old Stock, never displayed out of its display. Box shows shelf ware outer carton sleeve has two rips (fixed) at upper and lower right side corners (price reduced for additional 11%  compare to my regular discounted price).

About MINICHAMPS: Germany based company has its manufacturing done in China. “When Paul’s Art entered the die cast arena in the early 1990s, the accuracy and quality of their product forced other manufacturers to improve their quality and value in order to compete. PMA models have excellent paint finishes and accurate details such as good armaments and door handles. The Models generally come packaged in a cardboard sleeve containing a plastic display box, to which the model is mounted with a screw”