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Mercedes 230 SL W113 Pagoda Red Norev 1:18

Mercedes 230 SL W113 Pagoda Red Norev 1:18
Current price: £155.83

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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
B660640596
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About the Mercedes 230 SL W113 Pagoda Red Norev 1:18

TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 230 SL W113 in red recreates the famous Pagoda-roofed 1967 roadster, with opening doors and bonnet. This is a used model, and the box shows traces of storage. A well-detailed replica of one of Mercedes' most recognisable 1960s shapes.

The 230 SL earned the "Pagoda" nickname for its concave hardtop, a genuinely distinctive silhouette, and Norev's 1:18 diecast in red gives that shape proper weight on a Mercedes display shelf.

Diecast Build and Opening Panels

The zinc alloy body carries the density expected of a diecast at this scale, noticeable the moment it comes out of its packaging. Doors open with a firm, positive action, revealing the cabin's period-correct dashboard and seating, and the bonnet lifts to show the front section beneath. Red paint sits with a consistent, even gloss across the curved bodywork, and panel gaps around the doors and boot stay reasonably tight for a diecast build. This is a used example rather than factory-fresh, and the outer box shows traces of storage picked up over time in a collection; the model itself is not affected. Diecast suits a car with as much curved metalwork as the 230 SL, giving the casting enough mass to feel substantial rather than light and toy-like on the shelf.

Why the Pagoda Endures

The W113 generation, running through the 230, 250 and 280 SL, established Mercedes as a builder of elegant, usable roadsters rather than pure sports cars, and the removable hardtop's distinctive shape gave the range its lasting nickname. Six decades on, the Pagoda remains one of the most sought-after classic Mercedes shapes, and a model this size lets a collector display that history without the space or cost of an original.

A Strong Fit for a Classic Shelf

At 1:18, the 230 SL's compact roadster proportions suit a mixed 1960s European display well, and red is a bold, period-appropriate choice against the more common silver and ivory liveries. Given the used condition and storage-marked box, this is a model that has clearly been enjoyed, offered at a fair price for a genuinely classic subject.

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