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Mercedes SLK200 R170 Black Norev 1:18

Mercedes SLK200 R170 Black Norev 1:18 B66040714 Diecast
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Norev's 1:18 diecast Mercedes SLK200 R170 in black reproduces the first-generation SLK in one of its most understated period colours. Opening doors, solid diecast heft, and a deep gloss finish give this roadster genuine shelf presence beside its brighter yellow sibling in any 1990s Mercedes display.
Mercedes SLK200 R170 Black Norev 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
B66040714
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About the Mercedes SLK200 R170 Black Norev 1:18

TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Mercedes SLK200 R170 in black reproduces the compact roadster that introduced Mercedes' folding Vario-roof hardtop in 1996. Opening doors, mid-tier diecast construction, and a deep gloss black finish suit collectors building an understated 1990s roadster display.

Where yellow makes the SLK loud, black makes it look genuinely expensive. Norev's diecast SLK200 in this colourway shows off the R170's tidy proportions without the flash, a quieter route into the same folding-roof story.

Norev's Diecast Rendering of the SLK200 in Black

Black is an unforgiving colour on any scale model, showing every seam and inconsistency under direct light, and Norev's finish holds up well here, with an even gloss depth that avoids the flat, lifeless look budget black paint often produces. The body is solid zinc-alloy diecast, giving the model real weight in hand, and the doors open on functioning hinges to reveal a simplified but recognisable cabin. Norev's broad experience across European road car diecast shows in the accuracy of the SLK's compact roadster stance, short front overhang, high tail, and the subtle Vario-roof panel lines along the boot. Panel gaps and trim sit at the mid-tier level typical of Norev's range, a fair result for the price point.

Why the R170's Folding Roof Mattered

The SLK200 carried the same mechanical party trick as its more powerful siblings: a solid steel roof that folded itself away into the boot, a feature Mercedes badged the Vario-roof. Launched in 1996, the R170 brought that format to a genuinely accessible price point for the first time, and the four-cylinder SLK200 sat at the entry end of that range, offering the folding-roof experience without the supercharged Kompressor premium. In black, the car reads closer to how many buyers actually specified it new, a sober, business-appropriate roadster rather than a weekend toy, which gives this colourway a slightly different collecting appeal than a brighter alternative.

Pairing Colours on a 1990s Roadster Shelf

Displayed next to the yellow SLK200, this black example demonstrates the range of moods the same R170 shape could carry, from playful to formal, on the same underpinnings. Norev's mid-tier pricing makes collecting both colours a realistic proposition, and the pairing tells a more complete story about the SLK's original market appeal than either car alone.

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