Paul’s Model Art
MINICHAMPS
430 033451 – MERCEDES-BENZ 350SL
Hard Top, Black
Die-Cast
1:43 Scale (about 4” long)
MSRP: $39.50
Packaging: Display Case in silver color w/blue stripes (old type) carton sleeve
Condition – Old stock, model is mint, box in near mint condition (never store on shelf)
Manufacturer Status – SOLD OUT, Out of production
Store Status – Only two left(last one at MSRP, last one will be sold at premium price)
Market Status – very difficult to find model, retails up to $70.00
Additional discount is available for regular customers.
ABOUT THE MODEL MAKER
Paul’s Model Art is 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”
As you probably noticed Minichamps brand now often used as a yardstick among die cast collectors. The quality and variety of Minichamps Collection is very good and its no doubt that this company one of the best model maker on the 1/43 scale die cast models market. However, price on Minichamps models is rather high. It is especially noticeable with Minichamps racing and specialized cars (police, taxi, etc.) and some Official Limousines models.
