Marklin 8003
Märklin 8003 Mercedes 300 'ADENAUER' issue. Rich maroon issue. Very near mint/boxed. Another very scarce model from The Bickley Collection. Starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
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The official car of Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. In office from 1949 to 1963, he employed six custom convertible, hardtop, and landaulet versions during his tenure.
This rich maroon issue has a most pleasing lustre, with a shining silver trim, untarnished spun wheels and supple original tyres.
Scratch-free tinplate base.
Occasional tiny mark.
Complete, crisp and vibrant box is complete has light wear/grubbiness. Period ‘Jouets Weber’ price label.
A difficult model to find in any condition, and especially with its box.