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Like the BMW M8 Coupé, the BMW 850i Convertible is clearly one of those BMW studies that unfortunately never found its way onto public roads. Developed as a competitor model for the new Mercedes-Benz SL series R129, which was also presented at the International Motor Show in 1989, this beautiful and unique BMW convertible unfortunately did not make it to series production. Thus, only 3 prototypes of the so-called BMW 850Ci based on the E31 series were built and subjected to extensive test drives before the decision was made in Munich to discontinue the 850Ci Cabriolet project for fear of economic failure.
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The Mercedes-Benz /8 was first presented to customers in 1968, where the /8 stands for the presentation year. This saloon with very modern styling superseded the tail-fin model of the Mercedes-Benz range on sale since 1959. As a 200-series model, the vehicle produced 95 PS and reached a top speed of 165 km/h. Up until production was discontinued in 1976, more than 1.8 million of the /8 vehicles were produced.
It is the ultimate German dream car of the economic miracle years - the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, also known as the Gullwing. Originally planned purely as a racing sports car for circuits like Le Mans or the Targa Florio, the road version of the 300 SL very quickly became the dream car of many motoring enthusiasts.
After the first Porsche sports car, the so-called Porsche No. 1, was individually licensed for road traffic as early as the 8th of June 1948, in March 1949, Porsche presented its first production sports car at the Geneva Salon de l‘Auto, the legendary Porsche 356. Using classical tuning techniques, such as modified cylinder heads and twin carburettors, on the 4-cylinder boxer engine taken over from the VW Beetle, the engine power of the first Porsche 356 could be increased to a respectable 40 hp. Between 1949 and 1950, a total of 44 coupé and 8 convertible versions of the so-called „Gmünd Porsche 356“ were entirely hand-built. In 1950, Porsche moved back to its main factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen in which, by the end of production of the type 365 in April 1965, slightly over 76,000 of this sports car icon were produced.
The Triumph TR5 was the successor model to the TR4A, and appeared in the summer of 1967. This roadster, which was designed by Michelotti, only differed from its predecessors externally by additional chrome trim on the sides and several other small details. However, beneath the long bonnet of the TR5 there was now a long-stroke inline 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2.5 litres and output of 143 BHP. From July 1967 to September 1968, just 2,947 examples of this classic old-school British roadster were manufactured. The vehicle is now rare with the optional and particularly visually appealing “Surrey Top”.
At the behest of the government, the highly gifted automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche developed the German „people‘s car“ at his design office in Stuttgart from 1934 onwards. With an air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine and streamlined body, its design was revolutionary for those times. Later famous globally as the „Beetle“, it became the most successful vehicle in automotive history with more than 22 million units produced.
The Volkswagen T1 Transporter, better known as VW Bulli, was already one of the first models of the new Schuco Edition 1:64 as VW Bus a few years ago.
After the VW Bus, the Camper and the panel van now appears the VW T1 Lowrider with "lowered" chassis in Schuco design. This model is an exclusive model for the Schuco - Online Shop and is limited to 1000 pieces.
A really great gift idea for all toy and car enthusiasts - the Schuco Piccolo assembly box. Packed in a smart and nostalgic gift box, the solid and iconic Schuco Piccolo model can be assembled in just a few minutes with a little practice. Since the small assembly box is a limited edition, the gift can also quickly become a real collector’s item.
Equipped with a 286 BHP and 4 litre six-cylinder engine, the Aston Martin DB6 was one of the dream sports cars par excellence from 1965 onwards. In order to be able to offer a practical convertible version of this sports car that was suitable for country and hunting trips for its demanding customers, many of whom were English, coach builders such as Harold Radford created so-called “Shooting Brakes” on the basis of the DB6. During the breaks in hunting, you could have lunch or a picnic right next to the practical sports convertible. Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 500 pieces a miniature model of this legendary Aston Martin DB6 „Shooting Brake“ to a scale of 1:43 in the PRO R line. This line, consisting of resin as the material, stands for exceptional and highly filigree small series models. By means of this highgrade model material, it is possible to produce very rare and exotic exemplary vehicles in perfect quality and also in low and exclusive production runs.
Because Russian President Vladimir Putin wasn’t very enthusiastic about either the technology or design of his former ZIL statesaloon, Mercedes-Benz vehicles were used in his fleet for years. In order to be able to go back to a Russian make again in the future, the Moscow-based engine development institute NAMI designed a new representative saloon, the Aurus Senat, on behalf of the government and using state subsidies. With the support of Porsche Engineering, a state-of-the-art V8 hybrid drive system was created, from which a 2-litre, four-cylinder hybrid was derived, which will be used by Lada in the future. Presented to the public for the first time atVladimir Putin’s inauguration in May 2018, the Aurus Senat is available in a S600 version with a length of 5.63 metres and a wheelbase of 3.30 metres, as well as in the 700S stretch version with a length of 6.63 metres and a wheelbase of 4.30 metres.
In the early 1970s Erich Bitter combined tried and tested Opel technology with an extravagant and exotic chassis design. The resultwas the Bitter CD, a sports automobile which was produced from autumn 1973 to the end of 1979 and combined American and Germantechnology with Italian chassis design. Designed in close collaboration with the Stuttgart chassis manufacturer Baur, the Bitter CDwas presented to an enthusiastic audience at the IAA 1973 in Frankfurt. The mechanical parts were based on the Opel Diplomat B andincluded a 5.4 litre 8-cylinder engine with 230 hp. By the end of production in 1979, a total of 395 of this elegant sports coupé hadbeen sold for a base price of DM 60,000. The Bitter CD can reach speeds of up to 210 kilometres per hour, and more than half are still on the road today, mostly owned by collectors.
Just in time for the company’s 50th anniversary, the Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) unveiled its so-called 02 series with the BMW 1600 in 1966. The 02 series very quickly developed into the symbol of a sporty, compact saloon. Today, the 02 is considered one of theclassics of recent automobile history and has absolute cult status among its many fans.
To square up to Mercedes-Benz in the field of large GT coupés and luxury convertibles, in 1955, BMW presented, along with the 507 Roadster, the completely newly developed 503 range. Like the 507, the 503 was designed by Graf Goertz and, with its 3.2-litre, 8-cylinder, cast aluminium engine, achieved a top speed of 190 km/h (119 mph). Schuco presents the die-cast BMW 503 with hardtop in 1:43 scale. The Schuco model in elegant black with red Interior is, for the first time, available with an optional hardtop. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Presented at the International Motor Show 1955, in Frankfurt, the BMW 507 Roadster is now one of the ultimate motoring icons. Designed by Albrecht Graf von Goertz and with a total production of only 254, the 507 was the BMW counterpart to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. Famous 507 customers included the actor Alain Delon, Elvis Presley and the ski legend, Toni Sailer. The Schuco model has numerous fine details and, for the first time, is supplied with the newly developed hardtop. Schuco presents the die-cast BMW 507 with hardtop in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
To meet the ever-increasing thirst for mobility in the economic miracle of 1950s Germany, in 1955, the Bayerischen Motorenwerkepresented the two-seater „MotoCoupé“ BMW Isetta. Known as a „bubble car“ because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows, themuch-loved micro-car from Munich was powered by a 12 hp motor cycle engine. During the period of production, from 1955 to 1962, atotal of 161,360 Isettas were produced.
Fitted with a 250 cm³ motorcycle engine, the BMW Isetta achieved a top speed of 85 km/h and more than 160,000 of them were produced in the period 1955 to 1962. Owing to its egg-like shape, the Isetta is still known as a „bubble“ car today. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this BMW Isetta to a scale of 1:64. Edition 1:64 models come with a metal body and chassis. In addition to the prototypical wheel rims, the Schuco 1:64 models stand out due to the many lovingly detailed components.
Like the VW Beetle, the Citroën 2 CV was also developed back in the 1930s. More than 5 million units of the French „people‘s car“ were manufactured during its production period of 1948 to 1990. While an early „duck“ with its 9 PS could still achieve a top speed of around 60 km/h, later 2CVs with 29 PS were capable of as much as 115 km/h. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this Citroën 2CV to a scale of 1:64. Edition 1:64 models come with a metal body and chassis. In addition to the prototypical wheel rims, the Schuco 1:64 models stand out due to the many lovingly detailed components.
Like the VW Beetle, the Citroën 2 CV was also developed back in the 1930s. More than 5 million units of the French „people‘s car“ were manufactured during its production period of 1948 to 1990. While an early „duck“ with its 9 PS could still achieve a top speed ofaround 60 km/h, later 2CVs with 29 PS were capable of as much as 115 km/h.
First shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1970, the Citroën SM was produced from 1970 to 1975 and is now regarded as one of the absolute style icons of automotive history. With a favourable drag coefficient of 0.33 - almost unbelievable for those times - the vehicle offered proof that aerodynamically favourable vehicle design need not necessarily result in uniform design ideas. The SM was fitted with a V6 engine developed by Maserati but did not prove to be a financial success for Citroen and production was swiftly ended after the takeover by the PSA-Group. Several very interesting special models based on the Citroën SM have also been produced over the years, such as the Cabriolet Mylord from Chapron, the Presidentielle presentation vehicle and a shooting-brake version. Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 500 pieces a miniature model of this legendary Citroën SM Shooting Brake to a scale of 1:43 in the PRO R line. This line, consisting of resin as the material, stands for exceptional and highly filigree small series models. By means of this highgrade model material, it is possible to produce very rare and exotic exemplary vehicles in perfect quality and also in low and exclusive production runs.
A great gift idea for both big and small fans of model cars - the new Schuco Edition 1:64 Kits. In just a few steps the accurately reproduced Schuco 1:64 models can be assembled or disassembled using the screwdriver included in the delivery. Appearing as the first Schuco 1:64 assembly kits are the Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406, the legendary Porsche 356 classic sports car and the cult Volkswagen T1 Transport Bus. Edition 1:64 models come with a metal body and chassis. In addition to the prototypical wheel rims, the Schuco 1:64 models stand out due to the many lovingly detailed components.
Depending on the gear lever setting, the „mad hell-raiser“, Fex 1111, goes wildly round in circles, making death-defying leaps, spinning around its length, only to land safely back on its wheels for another circuit. The Fex is now available in a limited edition of 500, in an exclusive orange/brown painted finish, traditionally applied by hand.
Founded in 1883 in Pilsting as an agricultural machinery factory, Hans Glas GmbH of Dingolfing entered the lucrative two-wheel business at the start of the 1950s with the production of its Goggo scooter. A small car known as the Goggomobil was then launched in 1955 with great success, offering space for two adults and two children and costing 3,000 DM. In the years that followed, Glas evolved more and more into a serious manufacturer of cars. This led to the launch of the Glas 2600 V8 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in 1965. A very elegant coupé with coachwork designed by Frua and a V8 engine developed by the Glas company itself. This beautiful sports coupé, also nicknamed the „Glaserati“, unfortunately did not prove to be a commercial success and consequently Glas was sold to BMW AG in 1966. There, production of the coupé continued for a while as the BMW Glas 3000 V8 after some minor revisions were made to the design and features. Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 500 pieces a miniature model of this legendary Glas 2600 to a scale of 1:18 in the PRO R line. This line, consisting of resin as the material, stands for exceptional and highly filigree small series models. By means of this highgrade model material, it is possible to produce very rare and exotic exemplary vehicles in perfect quality and also in low and exclusive production runs.
With a top speed of almost 240km per hour, the Jaguar E-Type was, from 1961 onwards, one of the trumps in any car quartet and at the same time one of the fastest production sports cars in the world. Equipped with its legendary 3.8-litre, six-cylinder in-line engine, the E-Type was available both as a coupé and an open roadster and undeniably ranks among the design icons of automotive history. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this Jaguar E-Type to a scale of 1:87. Edition 1:87 models come with a metal body and chassis. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail. These models are the perfect choice for model railways enthusiasts, diorama makers and die-hard model collectors.
With a top speed of almost 240km per hour, the Jaguar E-Type was, from 1961 onwards, one of the trumps in any car quartet and at the same time one of the fastest production sports cars in the world. Equipped with its legendary 3.8-litre, six-cylinder in-line engine, the E-Type was available both as a coupé and an open roadster and undeniably ranks among the design icons of automotive history. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this Jaguar E-Type to a scale of 1:64. Edition 1:64 models come with a metal body and chassis. In addition to the prototypical wheel rims, the Schuco 1:64 models stand out due to the many lovingly detailed components.
For many years, its name has been a synonymous with off-road capability - the Land Rover. Badged as the Land Rover Defender since1990, it is one of the few vehicles that for decades has been produced in its unmistakeable and almost unaltered initial form.Altogether more than 2 million vehicles were manufactured by Land Rover during its almost unbelievable 68 years of production from1948 until 2016. Edition 1:87 models come with a metal body and chassis. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key featureshave been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail. These models are the perfect choice for model railwaysenthusiasts, diorama makers and die-hard model collectors.
For many years, its name has been a synonymous with off-road capability - the Land Rover. Badged as the Land Rover Defender since1990, it is one of the few vehicles that for decades has been produced in its unmistakeable and almost unaltered initial form.Altogether more than 2 million vehicles were manufactured by Land Rover during its almost unbelievable 68 years of production from1948 until 2016.
In 1953, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Mercedes 180, from the W120 series, as its first completely new passenger car redesign since thewar. Also known as the “Ponton Mercedes” (the “Ponton Mercedes”), the 180 was a car for the upper middle class and replaced thepre-war 170V design. The “Ponton” was also the first Mercedes with a self-supporting chassis. The 180 D, introduced in 1954, becamepopular all over the world as a reliable taxi and was responsible for making the use of diesel engines in passenger cars popular.
As a successor to the famous Ponton Mercedes, the W120, Mercedes-Benz introduced in 1961 the W110 series, also known as the “littletail fin”. With the so-called “tail fin” design feature, the Mercedes-Benz design department, previously known for its conservatism,made a concession to the American automobile design prevailing at the time. Mercedes, however, called them “Peilstege”, as theyclearly marked the end of the vehicle when reverse parking.
The new Mercedes-Benz SL series debuted at the Geneva motor show in March 1963, and the 230 SL is now referred to as the „Pagode“ model due to its distinctive hardtop roof. Its successor, the famous 190 SL, was the first SL series that consciously incorporated numerous safety features. It was the first time that an SL model had offered a reinforced passenger cell, crumple zones, radial tyres, disc brakes and also optionally available seat belts. Often hailed as a design icon today, roughly 50,000 models of the „Mercedes-Benz Pagode“ were manufactured during various stages of development between 1963 and 1971, now making it a truly sought-after classic car that fetches high prices.
The Mercedes-Benz /8 was first presented to customers in 1968, where the /8 stands for the presentation year. This saloon with very modern styling superseded the tail-fin model of the Mercedes-Benz range on sale since 1959. As a 200-series model, the vehicle produced 95 PS and reached a top speed of 165 km/h. Up until production was discontinued in 1976, more than 1.8 million of the /8 vehicles were produced. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this Mercedes-Benz -/8 to a scale of 1:64. Edition 1:64 models come with a metal body and chassis. In addition to the prototypical wheel rims, the Schuco 1:64 models stand out due to the many lovingly detailed components.
Presented in1957 as successor to the legendary 300 SL Gullwing, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster was produced from 1957 to 1963 with a total run of 1858 cars. Equipped with a 3-litre, in-line six-cylinder engine and depending on the gearing, this breathtaking convertible could achieve top speeds as high as 260 km/h (163 mph), making it one of the fastest and most fascinating cars of its time. Schuco presents the die-cast Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
It is the ultimate German dream car of the economic miracle years - the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, also known as the Gullwing. Originally planned purely as a racing sports car for circuits like Le Mans or the Targa Florio, the road version of the 300 SL very quickly became the dream car of many motoring enthusiasts. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé to a scale of 1:87. Edition 1:87 models come with a metal body and chassis. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail. These models are the perfect choice for model railways enthusiasts, diorama makers and die-hard model collectors.
Presented in1957 as successor to the legendary 300 SL Gullwing, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster was produced from 1957 to 1963 with a total run of 1858 cars. Equipped with a 3-litre, in-line six-cylinder engine and depending on the gearing, this breathtaking convertible could achieve top speeds as high as 260 km/h (163 mph), making it one of the fastest and most fascinating cars of ist time. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster to a scale of 1:87. Edition 1:87 models come with a metal body and chassis. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail. These models are the perfect choice for model railways enthusiasts, diorama makers and die-hard model collectors.
Mercedes-Benz presented the Mercedes-Maybach 6 Convertible vision at the summit of the most sophisticated classic cars in PebbleBeach, California, in August 2017. With its sensual-emotional design and innovative technical concept solutions, this spectacularstudy attempts to provide a forecast of the ultimate car luxury of the future. At the same time, the two-seater is homage to theglorious car Haute Couture of the hand-made exclusive convertibles. The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Convertible is designed as anelectric car. The output of the drive is 550 kW (750 BHP). The flat battery in the underfloor makes it possible to travel more than500 kilometres.
"Mercedes-Benz presented the Mercedes-Maybach 6 Convertible vision at the summit of the most sophisticated classic cars in PebbleBeach, California, in August 2017. With its sensual-emotional design and innovative technical conceptsolutions, this spectacularstudy attempts to provide a forecast of the ultimate car luxury of the future. At the same time, the two-seater is homage to theglorious car Haute Couture of the hand-made exclusive convertibles. The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Convertible is designed as anelectric car. The output of the drive is 550 kW (750 BHP). The flat battery in the underfloor makes it possible to travel more than500 kilometres."
Strictly limited! Open air luxury, on-road and off-road. These are the keywords which Mercedes-Benz uses to advertise for its Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet. This is probably the most luxurious method of dignified travelling both off-road and on well-surfaced roads at present. This automotive masterpiece, which is limited to just 99 vehicles, has every luxury that you can imagine in car construction, and is equipped with a 630 BHP V12 cylinder engine. In spite of the list price of approximately 750,000 Euros, the limited edition was snapped up very quickly. Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 750 pieces a miniature model of this legendary Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet to a scale of 1:18 in the PRO R line. This line, consisting of resin as the material, stands for exceptional and highly filigree small series models. By means of this highgrade model material, it is possible to produce very rare and exotic exemplary vehicles in perfect quality and also in low and exclusive production runs.
“Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury – Exclusive motoring at the highest level” This is the slogan used by Mercedes-Benz todescribe the crossover based on an exclusive high-end saloon and a SUV, which was presented at “Auto China 2018”. The show carcombines the comfort and typical strengths of both body styles. The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury is conceived as anelectric vehicle with four compact permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors and a fully variable all-wheel drive. The concept carhas a maximum output of 550 kW / 750 hp, which provides a top of speed of 250 km/h. The rechargeable battery in the underbody has acapacity of 80 kWh and delivers a range of up to 500 kilometres. Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.
“Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury – exclusive travel at the highest level”. This is how Mercedes-Benz describes its trial of acrossover between an exclusive highend saloon and an SUV, which it presented at the Auto China Show in Beijing in 2018.The show carthus combines the comfort and typical strengths of both chassis variants. The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury is designed asan electric car with four compact, permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors and fully variable all-wheel drive. The topperformance of these concept cars is 550 kW / 750 hp, which enables a top speed of 250 km/h. The battery installed in the underbody of the car has a capacity of 80 kWh and provides a range of up to 500 kilometres.
Presented more than 60 years ago, in 1958, the Micro Racer Ford Fairlane appears as a "State Highway Patrol" patrol car. The model has all the functions of a Schuco Micro Racer and is additionally equipped with signal lights and a loudspeaker.
The elegant, red/beige paintwork and tail-fin design of the Micro Racer Ford Fairlane hark directly back to the 50s, petticoats, Elvis and rock'n roll.
It is the English small car par excellence - the classic Mini. Thanks to its ingenious design and transversely fitted engine - a first in automotive engineering - the Mini was a true miracle of space. In Mini Cooper S form it won the Monte-Carl rally three timesamongst other things. Altogether 5,387,862 Minis were produced during its entire production period from 1959 to 2000.car today.
It is the English small car par excellence - the classic Mini. Thanks to its ingenious design and transversely fitted engine - a first in automotive engineering - the Mini was a true miracle of space. In Mini Cooper S form it won the Monte-Carlo rally three times amongst other things. Altogether 5,387,862 Minis were produced during its entire production period from 1959 to 2000. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this Mini Cooper to a scale of 1:87. Edition 1:87 models come with a metal body and chassis. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail. These models are the perfect choice for model railways enthusiasts, diorama makers and die-hard model collectors.
Built between 1965 and 1967, the Opel Diplomat Coupé was Opel’s crowning achievement of the mid-1960s. With a length of almost 5metres and a 230 hp 5.4 litre V8 engine, it could easily give the top-of-the-range Mercedes-Benz models a run for their money. At itslaunch in 1965 it cost DM 25,500, placing it in the same price category as luxury vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz 280 Pagoden-SL orthe Porsche 911. Unfortunately, the sales figures did not meet expectations and only 347 of these splendid vehicles were produced atthe Karmann facility in Osnabrück before production was discontinued in July 1967. Today, the Opel Diplomat A Coupé is highly soughtafter among collectors – vehicles in good condition fetch a price tag of more than 200,000 euros.
Throughout the production period, between 1948 and 1965, more than 76,000 of the first production Porsche sports car, the Porsche 356, were manufactured. With the 356, Porsche established its reputation as a producer of high-quality, elegant and highly efficient sports cars. The Porsche 356 is now one of the sought-after, sports car classics and, whether as a model or the original, is an inspiration with its timeless, attractive design. Schuco presents the die-cast Porsche 356 A Cabriolet in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
„To begin with, I looked around but could not see the car of which I dreamed. So I decided to build it myself.“ Based on this famous quote from Ferry Porsche, there appeared in 1948 the first mass-production sports car of the Porsche brand - the 356. During the time of its production, from 1948 to 1965, more than 76,000 356s were produced in the different variants such as coupé, hardtop coupé, convertible and speedster. With the 356, Porsche established its reputation as a producer of high-quality, elegant and highly efficient sports cars. The Porsche 356 is now one of the sought-after sports car classics and, whether as a model or the original, is an inspiration with its timeless, attractive design. Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 1000 pieces a miniature model of this Porsche 356 A Carrera Coupé to a scale of 1:18. Just like the other models of the Schuco Edition 1:18, the Porsche 356 A Carrera comes with many lovingly crafted details, such as opening and closing doors, a front opening hood and the opening bonnet under which the highly detailed replica of the "Fuhrmann engine" is accommodated.
„To begin with, I looked around but could not see the car of which I dreamed. So I decided to build it myself.“ Based on this famous quote from Ferry Porsche, there appeared in 1948 the first mass-production sports car of the Porsche brand - the 356. During the time of its production, from 1948 to 1965, more than 76,000 356s were produced in the different variants such as coupé, hardtop coupé, convertible and speedster. With the 356, Porsche established its reputation as a producer of high-quality, elegant and highly efficient sports cars. The Porsche 356 is now one of the sought-after sports car classics and, whether as a model or the original, is an inspiration with its timeless, attractive design. Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 1000 pieces a miniature model of this Porsche 356 A Carrera Cabriolet to a scale of 1:18. Just like the other models of the Schuco Edition 1:18, the Porsche 356 A Carrera comes with many lovingly crafted details, such as opening and closing doors, a front opening hood and the opening bonnet under which the highly detailed replica of the "Fuhrmann engine" is accommodated.
Throughout the production period, between 1948 and 1965, more than 76,000 of the first production Porsche sports car, the Porsche 356, were manufactured. With the 356, Porsche established its reputation as a producer of high-quality, elegant and highly efficient sports cars. The Porsche 356 is now one of the sought-after, sports car classics and, whether as a model or the original, is an inspiration with its timeless, attractive design.
After the first Porsche sports car, the so-called Porsche No. 1, was individually licensed for road traffic as early as the 8th of June 1948, in March 1949, Porsche presented its first production sports car at the Geneva Salon de l‘Auto, the legendary Porsche 356. Using classical tuning techniques, such as modified cylinder heads and twin carburettors, on the 4-cylinder boxer engine taken over from the VW Beetle, the engine power of the first Porsche 356 could be increased to a respectable 40 hp. Between 1949 and 1950, a total of 44 coupé and 8 convertible versions of the so-called „Gmünd Porsche 356“ were entirely hand-built. In 1950, Porsche moved back to its main factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen in which, by the end of production of the type 365 in April 1965, slightly over 76,000 of this sports car icon were produced. Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 500 pieces a miniature model of this legendary Porsche 356 Gmünd Coupé to a scale of 1:18 in the PRO R line. This line, consisting of resin as the material, stands for exceptional and highly filigree small series models. By means of this highgrade model material, it is possible to produce very rare and exotic exemplary vehicles in perfect quality and also in low and exclusive production runs.
“In the beginning, I looked around but couldn’t see the car I’d been dreaming of. So I decided to build it myself.” With this famousremark by Ferry Porsche, one of the most impressive success stories in automotive history began. Starting with the Porsche No.1 from1948 up to its highest stage of development, the Porsche 356 SC, more than 76,000 units of this first Porsche series sports car wereproduced from 1948 onwards, until it ceased production in 1965. The 356 SC produced an output of 95 hp from its 1.6 litre, air-cooled4-cylinder Boxer engine and reached a top speed of 185 kilometres per hour.
Throughout the production period, between 1948 and 1965, more than 76,000 of the first production Porsche sports car, the Porsche 356, were manufactured. With the 356, Porsche established its reputation as a producer of high-quality, elegant and highly efficientsports cars. The Porsche 356 is now one of the sought-after, sports car classics and, whether as a model or the original, is aninspiration with its timeless, attractive design.
„To begin with, I looked around but could not see the car of which I dreamed. So I decided to build it myself.“ Based on this famous quote from Ferry Porsche, there appeared in 1948 the first mass-production sports car of the Porsche brand - the 356. During the time of its production, from 1948 to 1965, more than 76,000 356s were produced in the different variants such as coupé, hardtop coupé, convertible and speedster. With the 356, Porsche established its reputation as a producer of high-quality, elegant and highly efficient sports cars. The Porsche 356 is now one of the sought-after sports car classics and, whether as a model or the original, is an inspiration with its timeless, attractive design. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this Porsche 356 A Carrera Coupé to a scale of 1:87.
In its “Original shape” at the beginning of the 1960’s and designed by the oldest son of Ferry Porsche, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche,known as “Buzzi”, the 911 was introduced to the enthusiastic public in 1963 as the successor to the legendary Porsche 356. The Porsche 911 did not have its first major visual revision until model year 1974. In the so-called G model, completely new bumpers with thetypical black folding bellows were used to fulfil these requirements. In October 1974, at the Geneva Salon de l´Auto, the Porsche„Turbo“ was presented as the top model.
For many motor sport fans worldwide, he is the best car driver of all time - Walter Röhrl. The twice world rally champion and fourtimes winner of the Monte Carlo Rally, has for decades had a particular weakness for the legendary sports car from Zuffenhausen, thePorsche 911. It was through collaboration with restoration firm Diez Classic that a rally car based on a 1974 Porsche 911 G model wasbuilt to meet the former Group 4 regulations. The powerful rally car with over 300 PS on tap from an air-cooled 4-litre 6-cylinderboxer engine bears 911 signatures added personally by Walter Röhrl and, as a strictly limited edition from Schuco, will certainly soon be a gem in any Porsche model collection.Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 750 pieces a miniature model of thislegendary Porsche 911 „Röhrl x 911“ to a scale of 1:18 in the PRO R line. This line, consisting of resin as the material, stands forexceptional and highly filigree small series models. By means of this highgrade model material, it is possible to produce very rareand exotic exemplary vehicles in perfect quality and also in low and exclusive production runs.
When the first 12 models in the Schuco-Piccolo series were launched in 1957 nobody had any idea at that stage that these models would still enjoy immense popularity sixty years later. This is no doubt attributed to the simple, robust and thus charming design of the models, which originally owed their appearance to the new die-cast technology of the time. Schuco Piccolos still make a good impression today on account of their excellent running qualities and their heavy zinc die-casting design like the Porsche 911 "Skiurlaub".
Called „Buzzi“ in its original form, at the beginning of the 60s, by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the eldest son of Ferry Porsche, the 911 was designed in 1963 and presented to an enthusiastic public as successor to the legendary Porsche 356. As the firstmass-production Porsche, the 911 was given a completely newly developed, air-cooled, 6-cylinder, boxer engine. Continually improvedand further developed over the years, the high-quality and finely detailed Schuco metal model to a scale of 1:43 represents a 911 Scoupé of the year 1971.
