Tamiya 24029 - 1/24 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Heritage Model Kit  [24029]

Tamiya 1/24 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC: Heritage model for display builders

This Tamiya 1/24 scale kit faithfully models the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC. Initially released in 1982 and now reissued, the kit features updated decals, clearer instructions and packaging suited to collectors and display builders.

Historical context and performance

The Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC combined elegant design with strong performance. Its 5-liter V8 generated 231 horsepower and could reach roughly 225 km/h, marking it out as a prominent luxury coupe of the early 1980s.

Construction features and visual fidelity

The kit includes a removable bonnet that uncovers a detailed V8, along with an interior that reflects the original instrument cluster and seating. The chassis underside shows a realistic drive and suspension layout for a convincing display.

Revised decal sheets reproduce authentic badges, woodgrain effects and seat patterns. The supplied synthetic rubber tyres include tread detail to enhance the model's finished presence.