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BMW 745i E23 Arctic Blue Metallic Touring Modelcars 1:18

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BMW 745i E23 Arctic Blue Metallic Touring Modelcars 1:18 18023000 Diecast
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Touring Modelcars' 1:18 diecast BMW 745i E23 in Arctic Blue Metallic brings the 1984 executive saloon to the cabinet with opening panels and a zinc alloy weight that settles in the hand. A period flagship from BMW's first 7 Series generation, for collectors building a run of 1980s German saloons. Metallic paint reads best under a direct lamp.
BMW 745i E23 Arctic Blue Metallic Touring Modelcars 1:18
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Car Brand
BMW
Model Manufacturer
Touring Modelcars
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
18023000
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About the BMW 745i E23 Arctic Blue Metallic Touring Modelcars 1:18

TL;DR: The Touring Modelcars BMW 745i E23 in Arctic Blue Metallic is a 1:18 diecast model of the 1984 executive saloon. It has opening panels, the weight of a metal body and metallic paint. A period flagship from the first 7 Series generation for 1980s German saloon collections.

The E23 7 Series is the sort of car that looks quietly confident rather than flashy: slim pillars, a large glasshouse and a low, squared-off nose. The Touring Modelcars BMW 745i E23 1:18 in Arctic Blue Metallic puts that restrained flagship on the shelf in a cool, period-appropriate shade.

Touring Modelcars BMW 745i E23 1:18 in Diecast

Zinc Alloy Weight and Opening Panels

Lift the model from its box and the mass is the first thing that registers: diecast zinc alloy gives a dense, cool-to-the-touch shell that feels substantial for a saloon of this size. This model has opening panels, which adds a second viewing angle and lets the metal body show its hinged construction when handled. Diecast brings dimensional stability over decades and paint that sits on a hard shell, at the cost of slightly wider gaps and visible seams than a one-piece resin casting would show. For a car of the early 1980s, that slightly more mechanical look suits the subject well.

Arctic Blue Metallic Under a Lamp

Metallic paint is the part of a 1980s saloon that photographs poorly and rewards a lamp. Under direct light Arctic Blue Metallic should show a fine, even flake that lifts the shoulder line and fades towards the lower body, without a grainy or sandy texture. Check that the trim, the window surrounds and the slim bumpers stay clearly separated from the paint, since period saloons relied on those contrasts rather than on large creases. A cool blue also keeps the model from feeling dated on a shelf of more modern cars, and it pairs well with silver and grey neighbours.

The E23 745i as a 1980s Flagship

The First 7 Series

The E23 was the first generation of BMW's 7 Series, a large executive saloon built from 1977 until 1986, and the 745i sat at the top of the range. This model follows the 1984 specification given in its data. In its day it competed with the period Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which makes it a natural pairing for collectors building a contrast between Munich and Stuttgart. The slim kidney grille, thin pillars and large glass area are the details to compare when you judge how faithfully the casting reproduces the shape.

Judging Fidelity on a Saloon Like This

Start with proportion: the E23 is long, low and upright, and a model that is too tall through the roof loses the car's character immediately. Then look at wheel size and the tyre sidewall, the position of the badges and the flatness of the glass. At 1:18 the real car's length of just under five metres comes down to a model around 27 cm long, which sits comfortably on a standard shelf. Because this piece has opening panels, a few minutes with it in the hand will show the quality of the fit better than a photograph.

Arctic Blue Among Period Saloons

An executive saloon of this era is a quiet shelf piece, and that is its strength. Arctic Blue Metallic sits well beside 1980s German coupes, and a buyer who also wants the Agate Green Metallic version can display the pair to compare the two colours under the same lamp. For British collectors, the saloon vocabulary and period flavour will feel familiar, and the opening panels give the model more to show than a sealed casting. The trade-offs are the usual ones for diecast: heft and durability in exchange for slightly wider gaps. Keep it dust-free, avoid strong sunlight and store the packaging.

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