neat eBay finds
01-06-2015, 08:43 PM
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
neat eBay finds
Hello again to my 202 AMG buddies, been a while since I've posted in this forum.
Anyway, as I was looking for 203 body C-Class DTM die cast models (but without success), I did come across a few 202 body models that are quite cool, the rarest probably being the 1997 Australian GP F1 safety car model:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UT-MODELS-1-18-SCALE-1997-MERCEDES-BENZ-C-CLASS-AMG-MEDICAL-CAR-F1-SIL-BLK-RARE-/221653265313?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item339b906ba1
After that, can't decide if I like the classic D2 colours or the Mercedes 'Original-Teile' car with the paint scheme of the hood tearing back to reveal the engine underneath:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-18-MB-Mercedes-C-Class-DTM-ITC-1996-D2-Franchitti-2-/161429438504?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item2595f1c028
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-18-diecast-cars-Pauls-Model-Art-Mercedes-Lohr-Mobil-1/181630605897?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3D3963d91704cd44b19352276140cec000%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D20131231084308%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D181632487280
Some are pretty reasonably priced too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exclusiv-Cars-Mercedes-Benz-C-Class-AMG-ITC-1996-Kurt-Thiim-12-1-18-/181632487280?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2a4a23cf70
In the end, I think I just need more motivation to build a Tamiya 1/24 D2 car. Loved that car when it raced. Would love to have a model of it sitting next to one of its rivals, a Martini liveried Alfa 156 DTM.
Years ago, I build model cars and airplanes all the time. Then I stopped for a while, and the hobby store manager asked me why. I said that it was because I was getting into real cars. Then he responded that guys who did that always ended up back into the model cars, because they were a lot cheaper! Years later, I've realized that he's not wrong!!
Anyway, as I was looking for 203 body C-Class DTM die cast models (but without success), I did come across a few 202 body models that are quite cool, the rarest probably being the 1997 Australian GP F1 safety car model:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UT-MODELS-1-18-SCALE-1997-MERCEDES-BENZ-C-CLASS-AMG-MEDICAL-CAR-F1-SIL-BLK-RARE-/221653265313?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item339b906ba1
After that, can't decide if I like the classic D2 colours or the Mercedes 'Original-Teile' car with the paint scheme of the hood tearing back to reveal the engine underneath:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-18-MB-Mercedes-C-Class-DTM-ITC-1996-D2-Franchitti-2-/161429438504?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item2595f1c028
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-18-diecast-cars-Pauls-Model-Art-Mercedes-Lohr-Mobil-1/181630605897?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3D3963d91704cd44b19352276140cec000%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D20131231084308%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D181632487280
Some are pretty reasonably priced too:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exclusiv-Cars-Mercedes-Benz-C-Class-AMG-ITC-1996-Kurt-Thiim-12-1-18-/181632487280?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2a4a23cf70
In the end, I think I just need more motivation to build a Tamiya 1/24 D2 car. Loved that car when it raced. Would love to have a model of it sitting next to one of its rivals, a Martini liveried Alfa 156 DTM.
Years ago, I build model cars and airplanes all the time. Then I stopped for a while, and the hobby store manager asked me why. I said that it was because I was getting into real cars. Then he responded that guys who did that always ended up back into the model cars, because they were a lot cheaper! Years later, I've realized that he's not wrong!!
01-12-2015, 12:37 PM
#6
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Looks like Ausmbtech is well ahead of the game re: AMG die cast collectibles!! 
Anyone know if there was every any 203 body DTM models made? I can't seem to find any at all, which is unfortunate. I may have to settle for finding a C55 model, maybe I should just do that - I already have a model C43.
Anyone know if there was every any 203 body DTM models made? I can't seem to find any at all, which is unfortunate. I may have to settle for finding a C55 model, maybe I should just do that - I already have a model C43.
