Introduced in 1936 and based on Fiat engineering, the Simca 5 was a diminutive, economical car that proved popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Its size and simplicity made it easy to adapt for wartime needs, and numerous examples entered German Army service as staff cars tasked with light transport and liaison duties. Production climbed past 46,000 units by 1946, cementing the car's historical significance.
The Tamiya 35321 rendition presents the Simca 5 at 1/35 scale with an emphasis on period detail. The kit includes finely moulded suspension parts, options for open or closed doors, and a German Army driver figure to populate the scene. It is aimed at model builders who value accuracy and clean assembly for museum-style displays or battlefield vignettes.
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