
Mercedes C-Class W202 #3 J. van Ommen AMG Mercedes Team DTM 1995 UT Models 1:18

Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- UT Models
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 180953303
- Year
- 1995
- Era
- 1990s
- Body Type
- Touring Models
- Vehicle Class
- DTM German Touring
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138013605
About the Mercedes C-Class W202 #3 J. van Ommen AMG Mercedes Team DTM 1995 UT Models 1:18
TL;DR: UT Models' 1:18 diecast Mercedes C-Class W202 reproduces Jan van Ommen's #3 factory AMG-Mercedes car from the 1995 DTM season. Zinc alloy construction and accurate touring-car livery detail suit a DTM or German touring car history collection.
The mid-1990s marked a transitional period for German touring car racing, and this diecast documents one specific factory Mercedes entry from that shifting competitive landscape.
Diecast Craftsmanship on This DTM Racer
The zinc alloy body gives this 1:18 touring car genuine metal weight, suited to a sedan-based racer built for championship competition. UT Models reproduces the C-Class's widened arches, roof spoiler, and factory AMG-Mercedes livery with recognizable color accuracy, though this manufacturer's tooling from this era generally shows somewhat softer panel definition than more recent diecast releases. Van Ommen's specific car number and sponsor decals are applied with solid legibility.
The Context of the 1995 DTM Season
By 1995, Germany's domestic touring car championship was undergoing significant change as it moved toward the short-lived international touring car format, a transition that reshaped which manufacturers and teams competed. A factory AMG-Mercedes entry from this period represents a specific, documented moment within that shift, offering collectors a snapshot of German touring car racing right before its format changed substantially. That transitional context gives the model genuine historical interest beyond a generic livery study.
Collection Fit for This Touring Car
At roughly 22cm, this C-Class shares standard 1:18 touring car footprint and displays well alongside other 1990s DTM or international touring car entries. It suits collectors building a DTM history or a Mercedes motorsport lineup, offering a specific documented racing entry at a mid-tier diecast price point.















