Tamiya 24359 1989 Sauber Mercedes C9 1/24 – Plastic Racing Car Model Kit

The presented Tamiya 24359 1989 Sauber Mercedes C9 model in 1/24 scale is a highly detailed model kit intended for fans of classic endurance racing and advanced car modeling. This is a plastic assembly model that perfectly replicates the legendary 1989 racing car – the machine that gave Mercedes-Benz its first victory in the famous Le Mans race in 37 years, and led the brand to win the manufacturers', teams', and drivers' championships during the 1989 World Sportscar Championship season. The car was constructed by the Swiss company Sauber and achieved international success from the late 1980s – a modern period of motorsport classics.

• Model scale: 1/24
• Country of use: Germany (Mercedes-Benz, Sauber)
• Historical period: 1987–1990, Group C golden era, modern motorsports era
• Material: high-quality plastic, set also includes many photo-etched parts (metal: radiator meshes, seatbelt buckles, wheel arch covers, etc.), rubber racing slicks, precise Cartograf decals, and masking stickers for windows
• Included in the kit: richly detailed V8 twin-turbo engine, realistic suspension with dampers mounted in the subframe, movable front wheels, detailed interior with bucket seat, dummy passenger seat, fire extinguisher, and instrument panel
• Category: plastic racing car assembly model kit
• Finish: model requires glue and model paints (not included); it is recommended to use Tamiya Color series paints according to the included instructions
• Extras: a set of detailed decals to recreate one of three Mercedes-Benz factory team cars from 1989 (#61, #62, #63)

The Tamiya 24359 1989 Sauber Mercedes C9 1/24 model will impress experienced modelers and motorsports enthusiasts thanks to its numerous details, authentic body shape, and advanced photo-etched accessories. Building this kit is satisfying, but requires precision – for this reason, we rate the difficulty level as 4/5. The product is dedicated to advanced modelers who wish to create a realistic replica of one of the most iconic racing cars of the 1980s. Highly recommended for all fans of automotive engineering and Le Mans technology!