Paul’s Model Art
MINICHAMPS
430 033450– MERCEDES-BENZ 350SL
W 107 Body 1972-1980, Hard Top, Silver, (label on the box says “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 and box are in mint condition, (never store on shelf, fresh out of manufacturer shipping box)
Manufacturer Status – SOLD OUT, Out of production for many years.
Store Status – Last one
Market Status – very difficult to find model, retails up to $60.00
Discount is available for regular customers.
About the model, this is oldie but goodies, though released many years ago the model of 350SL is a very good model indeed. Produced in 1972-1980 the W107 body style had following models: 350SL, 450SL, 380SL, 380SL, 500SL and 560SL.
This model represents European model that has Euro-type head lights and short bumper, otherwise it is identical to models sold on the US market.
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.
