The ICM 1:35 Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet WWII German Staff Car is a plastic scale model kit of the Mercedes-Benz Type 320 (W142), used by the German military during World War II as a staff and command transport vehicle.
About the vehicle
The Mercedes-Benz 320 (W142) was a luxury civilian car adapted for military use by the Wehrmacht. The cabriolet staff car variant was commonly used by officers, штаб (HQ) personnel, and liaison units for command and communication duties.
These vehicles were a common sight in both early Blitzkrieg campaigns and later wartime operations, providing mobility and status transport for senior officers in the field.
Key features
✔ 1:35 scale plastic model kit ✔ Mercedes-Benz Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet ✔ WWII German military staff car ✔ Modern ICM tooling with fine exterior detail ✔ Includes soft-top cabriolet configuration ✔ Suitable for command and HQ diorama scenes
Typical build use
This kit is ideal for:
WWII German command headquarters dioramas
officer transport and liaison scenes
early Blitzkrieg campaign settings (1939–1941)
staff car displays alongside armoured units
rear-area and occupied territory vignettes
Skill level
Intermediate
Suitable for:
modellers comfortable with vehicle kits and fine detailing
builders interested in WWII German command vehicles
those focusing on diorama storytelling and figures
Ideal for
WWII German vehicle enthusiasts
staff car and command vehicle collectors
1:35 scale civilian/military hybrid builders
diorama-focused modellers
early-war Wehrmacht displays
Summary
The ICM 1:35 Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet is a detailed model of a WWII German officer staff car, representing the mobility and command structure of Wehrmacht headquarters units during the early and mid-war periods.
