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Mercedes C-Class W202 Green Metallic Maxichamps 1:43

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Mercedes C-Class W202 Green Metallic Maxichamps 1:43 940037061 Diecast
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Maxichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes C-Class W202 reproduces the 1997 saloon in Green Metallic, cast as a sealed one-piece body so grille, lamps, wheels and paint depth carry the display. A neat way to bridge a Mercedes timeline from 1950s fintails to the modern range, small enough for any standard cabinet shelf.
Mercedes C-Class W202 Green Metallic Maxichamps 1:43
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Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Maxichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
940037061
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About the Mercedes C-Class W202 Green Metallic Maxichamps 1:43

TL;DR: The Maxichamps Mercedes C-Class W202 1:43 is a diecast replica of the 1997 compact executive saloon in Green Metallic. The body is a sealed one-piece casting, so detail sits on the outside: grille, lamp units, wheel design and paint depth, in a footprint suited to a 1990s Mercedes run.

The W202 was the first Mercedes to carry the C-Class name, replacing the 190 in 1993. By 1997 it was established in the range, which makes a Green Metallic 1:43 version a pleasant piece of recent motoring history rather than a museum subject. It also fills a gap that many Mercedes shelves leave open.

The Maxichamps C-Class W202 in Green Metallic Diecast

Modern Saloon Detail on a Sealed Body

By the 1990s Mercedes bodywork had moved to tight panel gaps and smooth, unbroken surfaces, and that suits a one-piece casting. With no hinge clearance to accommodate, the cut-lines on the model can stay fine and the flanks keep a clean reflection. Green Metallic puts this to the test, since flake that is too coarse looks grainy at 1:43. Check the headlamp and tail-lamp units too: clear, correctly shaped lenses do more for realism than any amount of engraved detail. The body is a sealed shell, so all of this happens on the outside.

Wheels, Stance and Badge Checks

Wheel design dates a 1990s Mercedes quickly, so compare the style against photographs of the real car. Then check the gap between tyre and arch, which should be small and even all round. Badges are tiny at 1:43, and crisp printing there signals care in finishing. At roughly 10 to 11cm long, the C-Class is a size that rewards inspection from about arm's length under a lamp rather than macro-level scrutiny. Kerbside height is the best viewing angle for judging whether the stance looks right.

Why a 1990s Saloon Belongs in a Mercedes Timeline

Bridging the Fintail Era and Today

Collections that begin in the 1950s often stop abruptly at the 1970s. A W202 fills the gap between those older saloons and current cars, showing how Mercedes moved from upright grilles and prominent chrome to smoother, more integrated bodywork. Placed beside a Ponton or a fintail, the contrast needs no explanation: lower, wider and cleaner. As a shelf-mate to the 230 CE coupe or to older saloons, it shows three decades of the same marque in one glance.

Everyday Subject, Honest Value

The W202 was a volume saloon, not a rarity, and the model should be bought on that footing. It is an accessible piece of diecast, with the heft and durability of zinc alloy and the usual simplification of fine parts. There is no interior to open and no engine bay to study. What you get is a well-proportioned, solid replica of an ordinary car that now looks like a period piece.

Positioning and Practical Display

Green Metallic sits comfortably between the silver and black that dominate Mercedes shelves, adding a distinct colour without looking out of place. Keep it in a closed display case to protect the finish from dust, and light it from above so the flake catches the lamp. Hold it by the roof and sills when moving it. British collectors who value original packaging and completeness should keep whatever arrives with the model. If you are extending a Mercedes run into the 1990s, or you want an everyday saloon with some period character, it is a straightforward piece to order.

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