Heller 80736 MB 170 Lieferwagen 1/24 – plastic model kit

Heller 80736 MB 170 Lieferwagen 1/24 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the legendary German utility vehicle Mercedes-Benz W 136 (170V) in its delivery version. The model is faithfully reproduced in 1/24 scale, allowing for the preservation of all the characteristic features of the original and making it possible to create an impressive miniature of the legendary vehicle that played an important role in the history of German automotive engineering.

• Scale: 1/24
• Country of use: Germany
• Period of use: from the interwar era, through World War II, up to the 1950s (1936–1955)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Additions: the kit does not include glue or paints, includes clear parts for windows, a detailed cabin, and a reproduced cargo compartment
• Category: plastic model kit – military/civilian vehicle

Historical background and applications

The Mercedes-Benz 170V Lieferwagen was one of the most popular German utility vehicles before, during, and after World War II. Produced as the successor to the larger, six-cylinder Mercedes 170, it impressed with its simplicity and reliability. Delivery variants were used both by entrepreneurs and by German civil services or military units as transport vehicles during World War II. After the war, they became a symbol of the revival of the German automotive industry. The MB 170 Lieferwagen model was heavily used in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s; initially with a gasoline engine and later also as one of the first passenger cars fitted with a diesel engine. Its versatility and durability contributed to its market success—with over 140,000 units produced in total.

Recommendation and difficulty level

We recommend the Heller 80736 MB 170 Lieferwagen 1/24 product for both collectors of classic cars, enthusiasts of automotive history, as well as modelers interested in the World War II period. The kit provides satisfaction during assembly thanks to its highly detailed bodywork and interior elements. We rate the difficulty level at 3/5—suitable for intermediate modelers who want to improve their skills and appreciate realism and quality of craftsmanship. An excellent choice for expanding a collection of historical cars or for dioramas depicting scenes from the first half of the 20th century.