{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-500e-1-43-scale-model-car-by-maxichamps","title":"Mercedes-Benz 500E - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Maxichamps","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Citizen Diecast is proud to offer this beautifully crafted \u003cstrong\u003e1:43-scale Mercedes-Benz 500E by Maxichamps\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly detailed collector-grade diecast model of one of the most legendary high-performance sedans ever produced. Finished in classic Black, this officially licensed replica faithfully captures the understated styling, muscular stance, and purposeful proportions that made the 500E the definitive Autobahn super sedan of the early 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly rendered in diecast metal and presented in a clear acrylic display case, this model showcases authentic exterior detailing, accurately replicated wheels with rubber tires, and a detailed interior. Whether displayed alongside other Mercedes-Benz icons or as part of a broader collection of performance and luxury automobiles, this Maxichamps replica delivers exceptional presence in a compact 1:43 scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders ship from our \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every purchase is protected by our \u003cstrong\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible scale model car\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes-Benz 500E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:43\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4 inches (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxichamps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 940037160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in original manufacturer packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic W124-generation Mercedes-Benz 500E shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector-grade fit and finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed wheels and rubber tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiecast metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Background: Mercedes-Benz's In-House Hammer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the late 1980s and early 1990s, German performance enthusiasts increasingly turned to tuner cars from AMG, which had earned a reputation for transforming Mercedes-Benz sedans into high-speed Autobahn weapons. Determined to offer a factory-engineered alternative capable of matching or surpassing the era's most potent tuner machines, Mercedes-Benz developed the 500E—a discreet yet formidable performance sedan based on the W124 E-Class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo bring the project to life, Mercedes partnered with Porsche, whose engineering expertise and limited-production manufacturing capabilities proved invaluable. Porsche modified the W124 chassis to accommodate Mercedes' 5.0-liter V8, widened the bodywork, revised the suspension, and helped oversee the complex hand-assembly process. The result was a sedan capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph in approximately six seconds while maintaining the refinement, comfort, and durability expected of a Mercedes-Benz. Today, the 500E is widely regarded as one of the greatest sleeper cars ever built and a landmark collaboration between two of Germany's most respected automotive manufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Collector Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this model have opening parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This 1:43-scale model has a sealed diecast metal body, as is standard for model cars at this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a display case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This model comes with a clear acrylic display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the model new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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