Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C W29 Open 1934 Bordeaux Matrix Scale Models 1:43
Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C W29 Open 1934 Bordeaux Matrix Scale Models 1:43
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Matrix Scale Models reproduces the 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C in Bordeaux resin at 1:43 scale. The four-seat open cabriolet is among the defining expressions of 1930s German luxury.
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Scale |
1:43 |
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Manufacturer |
MATRIX SCALE MODELS |
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Year |
1934 |
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Car Brand |
MERCEDES |
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Car Model |
MERCEDES-BENZ 500K CABRIOLET C |
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Category |
ROAD CARS |
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Material |
RESIN |
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In short
A 1:43 scale model of the 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C in Bordeaux, built in resin by Matrix Scale Models.
Introduced at the 1934 Paris Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz 500K occupied the apex of the company's pre-war road car hierarchy. The W29 chassis underpinned a range of coachwork variants built at the Sindelfingen works, of which the Cabriolet C — a four-seat open body with rear occasional seats — combined grand touring practicality with the visual drama that defined the era's most serious prestige automobiles.
The W29 Chassis and the M24 Kompressor Engine
At the core of the 500K sat the M24 inline eight-cylinder displacing 5,018 cc. The W29 ladder frame was equipped with independent suspension front and rear, including a rear swing axle, a technical specification that was genuinely advanced for a luxury car in 1934.
Coachbuilt Character: The Cabriolet C and its Bordeaux Finish
The Cabriolet C's long bonnet, external exhaust pipes and sweeping running boards established a visual language that remains one of the clearest aesthetic expressions of 1930s German luxury motoring. The 500K was ordered by Europe's aristocracy and business elite, with colour and trim specified entirely to individual client preference — Bordeaux, a deep burgundy, sits squarely within the palette of period-correct bespoke coachwork. The open configuration of the Cabriolet C body, built by Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen, further distinguished it as a warm-weather grand touring machine rather than a formal state car.
Resin at 1:43
Resin casting allows faithful reproduction of the external exhaust pipes, the ribbed running boards and the fine shut lines of the folded hood — surface details that are difficult to achieve in die-cast at 1:43 scale. The Bordeaux finish on this release corresponds to the period character of the real car's bespoke coachwork tradition, making it a precise reference piece for collectors focused on pre-war Mercedes-Benz.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C W29?
The 500K Cabriolet C is a four-seat open cabriolet built on the W29 chassis, introduced at the 1934 Paris Motor Show. It was powered by a 5,018 cc supercharged straight-eight with the Kompressor engaged.
Who built the coachwork on the 500K Cabriolet C?
The Cabriolet C body was built by Mercedes-Benz at its Sindelfingen coachworks. Colour and trim were specified individually by each client, reflecting the bespoke nature of the car's market positioning among European aristocracy and business elites.
What material is the Matrix Scale Models 1:43 replica made from?
The model is built in resin, which allows reproduction of fine exterior details such as the external exhaust pipes, sweeping front wings and running boards characteristic of the 500K Cabriolet C.
Why is the Bordeaux colour significant?
Bordeaux — a deep red-burgundy — is a period-correct colour for bespoke European coachbuilt cars of the mid-1930s. Because 500K clients specified colours individually, this shade reflects the car's original custom-order character.
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