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Mercedes 500K Roadster Blue Bburago 1:20

Mercedes 500K Roadster Blue Bburago 1:20 3070 Diecast
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Bburago's 1:20 Mercedes 500K Roadster reproduces the 1936 supercharged pre-war classic, celebrated for its flowing pontoon fenders and long hood proportions, finished in blue diecast with opening doors and hood. A refined entry into pre-war European luxury-car collecting at a compact 1:20 scale.
Mercedes 500K Roadster Blue Bburago 1:20
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Brand
Mercedes
Manufacturer
Bburago
Scale
1:20
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
3070
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About the Mercedes 500K Roadster Blue Bburago 1:20

TL;DR: Bburago's 1:20 Mercedes 500K Roadster reproduces the 1936 supercharged luxury classic, known for its flowing pontoon fenders and long hood proportions. Finished in blue diecast with opening doors and hood, this compact-scale model offers an accessible way into pre-war European roadster collecting.

Few cars from the 1930s carry the same visual drama as the 500K, its fenders sweeping from headlamp to running board in one continuous flowing line. Mercedes built it as a showcase of engineering and craftsmanship for a wealthy clientele, and Bburago's 1:20 rendition brings that proportion-driven design into a compact, approachable scale.

Bburago's 1:20 Mercedes 500K in Blue

Opening Doors and Hood on a Flowing Body

The doors and hood open on this casting, letting a collector inspect the supercharged straight-eight's footprint beneath the long hood, a hood proportioned to house an engine nearly as long as the passenger compartment behind it. Bburago's execution holds the sweeping fender line that makes the 500K instantly recognizable, a continuous curve from headlamp housing through to the running board that is genuinely difficult to tool correctly at any scale. The opening panels add a tactile dimension that suits a car built as much for showing off as for driving.

A Compact Scale for a Grand Subject

At 1:20, this Mercedes sits between the more common 1:18 and 1:24 display scales, a slightly unusual choice that still delivers a respectable footprint for a car this visually substantial. Blue paint sets off the chrome-look trim around the headlamps, grille, and running boards, areas where contrast matters because the 500K's design leans heavily on bright metal accents against a solid body color. The diecast body carries real weight for its size, consistent with Bburago's construction at this price tier.

A Supercharged Flagship of 1930s Luxury

Engineering Behind the Kompressor Badge

The 500K designation spells out the car's core specification plainly: a 5.0-liter engine with Kompressor, Mercedes' term for its Roots-type supercharger system. Engaged briefly under full throttle, the supercharger gave the car a notable surge of power at a time when forced induction on a road car was still a rarity. Mercedes offered the 500K across several body styles, with the Special Roadster among the most dramatic, built in limited numbers for buyers who wanted their wealth expressed through proportion as much as performance.

1936 and the Transition to the 540K

By 1936, the 500K was nearing the end of its production run, with Mercedes preparing to launch the larger-engined 540K as its successor the following year. That makes 1936 cars something of a closing chapter for the original 500K specification, built right as the factory was finalizing the next iteration. Few of these pre-war luxury cars survived the following decade intact, which is part of why a well-detailed model carries real weight for collectors interested in the era.

A Pre-War Centerpiece for a Classic Collection

This 500K suits a shelf built around pre-war European coachbuilding rather than postwar performance, standing out through sheer visual presence next to smaller, later classics. Its 1:20 scale asks for a bit more shelf depth than a standard 1:18 piece, something worth checking before committing display space. Bburago's accessible diecast construction makes this grand subject available without the cost of a premium resin alternative, a sensible way to add pre-war glamour to a broader vintage collection.

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