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Car of the Day: February 24, 2016; Herpa '94 Mercedes-Benz C-Class / C220
Topic Started: Feb 24 2016, 04:52 AM (1,007 Views)
Dean-o-mite
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Today's car of the day is Herpa's 1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class / C220.


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In October 1986, 3 years into Mercedes-Benz W201 (190)'s production run, work began on a successor. In May 1993, the first generation W202 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was introduced as a replacement for the 190. The C-Class sedan was the company's entry-level model up until 1997, when Mercedes launched the smaller A-Class. Styling themes were carried over from the previous W201 series, but the new series had a smoother and rounder design than the previous generation of compact Mercedes. W202s in North America included the C 220 (later replaced by the C 230), C 240, C 280 (both I6 and V6) and the AMG variants. It was launched in the U.S. in November 1993, and unlike models in Europe, featured a third stop light, no specific trim levels, and side markers integrated into the front-turn signals. The top speed was also electronically limited to 130 mph (210 km/h) in the US due to tire speed restrictions.



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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202)


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The brand Herpa is best known for their wide range of 1/87 scale models, but in the 1990's, Herpa released a series of 1/66 scale diecast metal models of then-current German cars. The 1/66 scale series were sometimes marketed as "Herpa Junior." The small scale Herpa models are not easy to find, and there are several castings I know exist, but that I've yet to actually see. They do not turn up very often, even on worldwide auction sites, and when they do, finding them intermixed with hundreds of 1/87 scale Herpa listings, can be a chore. As for the models themselves, they are nice little gems, with good proportions, and a decent heft to them. The C-Class is my most recent addition; I found a seller in Germany that had this green one along with two German police and fire variations and who wasn't charging an arm and a leg for shipping.


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At the launch the C-Class had a standard driver airbag, ABS and integrated side-impact protection; the front passenger airbag became standard from 1995 onwards, and from the same period Traction control (ETS in the 4-cylinder models, combined with limited slip differential (ASD) or ASR in the 6 cylinders models) was available as extra cost. In 1997 ASR became standard in the C 280s equipped with the automatic transmission and in the C 36 AMG, as ETS in the 4-cylinder models, except for the C 180 and the C 220 Diesel. With the 1997 restyling ASR became standard in all the models, except in the C 180 and C 220 Diesel. This last model continued to offer ETS available as extra cost. Moreover, front side airbags and Brake assist (BAS) came in the list of standard safety features. The two basic models finally joined ASR in 1998, and, in 1999, the W202 was the first compact sedan to offer ESP as standard in all the range.



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Here's a bonus picture with two emergency versions in different packaging:

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zzziippyyy
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Drive it like you stole it!
I can't say the one appeals to me because it does not, but I do appreciate its rarity and appreciate the information your provided on it.
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

It's entries like this for COTD is what I've come to appreciate so much about the daily feature here on the Garage. Thanks Dean for this submission and background info!
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pjedsel
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I have always wished Herpa had issued more cars in the 1/66th scale. They have a wonderful 1/87th line up and this would have been another avenue of sales for them. The police and fire versions are on my want list but as you note they don't show up very often.
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atombaum
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The Quest Continues
Love it. Never knew Herpa did 1:66 scale. Nice!
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I'd take any of them. It does have a good look, and the service versions are very nice and desirable. :thumbup:
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