ABOUT THE CAR 412 of this beauty were made between 1956-59. …”The first postwar sporting car from Bavarian Motor Works. Based on the Type 502 sedan box – and tubular – section chassis, and also shared its 3.2 litre V-8 engine. Offered in sleek coupe or cabriolet (convertible) body styles designed by Count Albrecht Goertz, both with 2+2 accommodations. … Relatively heavy, in the German manner, so performance was limited to about 118 mph maximum…”
Length 187”; Wheelbase 111.6”; Weight 3310 lbs. Engine 3168 cc/ohv V-8, 140 bhp.

ABOUT THE MODEL A great model, of a great car, that is highly detailed, accurate and very attractive. I would say it is just a beauty. It is a difficult to find model that a must for any serious 50’s and / or BMW car enthusiast and a welcome addition for any car collection.
As all other Schuco models it comes with its own display case, base featured vehicle model.<.br> Minichamps model of this car doesn’t featured engine compartment.
ALL BMW models from contemporary collection are DISCONTINUED, they say licensing reasons.

IMPORTANT, the new US branch owner of a company group that Schuco is a part of do not care any Schuco Die Cast models any longer, they could be available in a future as a special order from Germany but at higher price. In addition to that the whole line of modern Porsche and BMW models is no longer in production (licensing issue?).
DO NOT LOOSE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ADD THIS MODEL TO YOUR COLLECTION.

Schuco is very old, famous, German Company that has an established name among collectors all over the world. They were a leader in die cast car models back in ‘70s. Recently they reestablished line of die cast models, and as you are about to see, they are doing a great job. Two lines of models in 1/43 scale are available. Economy -Schuco Jr line - is inexpensive, but decent quality models. And Gorgeous - Edition 1:43 in 5 Collections: Classics, Contemporary, Motorsport, Historic Delivery Trucks and Tractors, comprises an enormous variety of highly detailed models reflecting important periods of German automobile production. Their models are great addition to any serious collections. Models are accurate, with an attention to small details, rubber tires on authentic rims, in variety of colors (each color issue has the individual catalog number). Came in acrylic display case with black base that has a car name and model printed on it. This is a match to Minichamps quality with a great name stands behind it.
There are not many dealers that care Schuco models. I care almost all models from Jr line and from all 5 Collections of Edition 1/43 (Collector Edition).