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Mercedes 300SC W188 Obsidian Black Maisto 1:18

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Mercedes 300SC W188 Obsidian Black Maisto 1:18 806B Diecast
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Maisto's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 300 Sc reproduces the flagship coupe in Obsidian Black, the car that topped Mercedes' W188 luxury range in the mid-1950s. Formal proportions and a long bonnet mark it as period Mercedes prestige, held here at an accessible price point.
Mercedes 300SC W188 Obsidian Black Maisto 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Maisto
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
806B
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5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Mercedes 300SC W188 Obsidian Black Maisto 1:18

TL;DR: This Maisto 1:18 diecast reproduces the Mercedes 300 Sc in Obsidian Black, the flagship coupe atop Mercedes' W188 luxury range in the mid-1950s. Formal proportions and a long bonnet mark the original as period Mercedes prestige; the diecast holds that stately silhouette at an accessible price point.

The 300 Sc sat above even the standard 300 S in Mercedes' 1950s range, the coupe version built for buyers who wanted the marque's most prestigious chassis without a folding roof to compromise the roofline.

The Flagship Coupe of Mercedes' W188 Range

Where the cabriolet and roadster versions of the W188 traded some rigidity for open-air appeal, the Sc coupe kept a fixed steel roof and a correspondingly stiffer, more formal presence. The long bonnet housed Mercedes' most powerful engine of the era, and the proportions reflect that priority: a substantial front overhang balanced by a compact, upright cabin and a short rear deck. Obsidian Black suits the car's formality well, letting the chrome trim and the elegant curve of the wheel arches stand out against a deep, glossy finish rather than competing with a brighter body colour. It's a shape built to convey wealth through restraint, and that restraint is exactly what the diecast needs to get right.

Maisto's Accessible Approach to a Prestige Subject

Maisto's diecast holds the coupe's long-bonnet proportions and roofline cleanly, and while the finish sits below specialist resin standards, it's an honest, well-priced way to get this shape onto a shelf without hobby-specialist money. Displayed alongside other 1950s European luxury cars, the 300 Sc's formal coupe lines make a strong contrast against contemporary open-top tourers. For a collector chasing the era's flagship silhouettes rather than concours-level finish depth, this model earns its place.

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