Mercedes-Benz Pontonobilia
Variants

Tekno (Denmark) 1:43 scale die cast model number 731.  Mercedes-Benz Type 220S Ponton ambulance / Copenhagen Fire Department livery.  This particular variation includes amber warning lights on either side of a die cast siren above the windshield.  The rear windows of this model have been fogged out, as was common practice in the "real", full-scale world.

Compare the siren (center of the roof, above the windshield) on this variation to the others in this photo collection.  This one does not appear to be made from a separate die cast piece.  Perhaps the black paint makes it look like it is part of the body casting.

Original packaging for Tekno model number 731 Mercedes-Benz Type 220S ambulance

The illustrations on this box are far more quaint and intriguing than today's clear plastic packaging, you'll agree.  An entire industry of commercial artists was lost when this style of packaging became unfashionable. As mentioned elsewhere on this page, the value of original packaging (when in excellent condition) can surpass that of the item itself.

This Tekno 731 variation includes a die cast siren, red warning lights and a blue light on the roof.  The value of certain scale models can be surprising. When an older model, like this one, is found in excellent condition and includes the original packaging, the seller can ask just about any price they want.  The abbreviation among collectors for this condition level is "MIB", which stands for "Mint, In Box", or "mint condition, and in the box."

White variation of the Tekno 731 Type 220S ambulance.   I believe the yellow flags are available as reproductions.  Note the die cast siren and red warning lights.

White variation of Tekno 731 / Mercedes-Benz Type 220S ambulance

Black variation of Tekno 731 / Mercedes-Benz Type 220S Ponton ambulance