to be a 1/43 that was precisely scaled up to 1/18 including all the weaknesses.

It looks to me like a 1/43, and not even a particularly good one. Note the unrealistic wheels that look typical of inexpensive 1/43's but are very poor on a 1/18. Note the crude steering wheel that doesn't approach Bburago standards. Note the 2 dimensional p/e wipers that are barely acceptable on a $75 Elite 1/18, and the unrealistic and poor fitting window trim on the side and back windows and headlights. What's with those 2 dimensional (painted photoetch?) straps and buckles on the hood? Two buckles per strap? I could continue, but will stop there. Frankly I would not pay $50 for that model (if the photos are actually of a 1/18 scale model) let alone $230.

There are great photos of the model HERE.