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Mercedes 280 SL W113 Pagoda Silver Schuco 1:18

Mercedes 280 SL W113 Pagoda Silver Schuco 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Schuco
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
450035000
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About the Mercedes 280 SL W113 Pagoda Silver Schuco 1:18

TL;DR: Schuco's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 280 SL W113 in silver recreates the "Pagoda" roadster with opening doors and bonnet. This is a used model, and the box shows traces of storage. A refined, mechanically detailed classic for a Mercedes or European roadster display.

The Pagoda name comes from a roofline, and Schuco's diecast makes sure that concave hardtop remains the model's obvious focal point.

Opening Panels on the Pagoda's Diecast Build

The doors and bonnet on this model open, and that access matters on a car whose cabin and engine bay were both engineering statements in their own right. Lifting the bonnet exposes a straight-six engine bay laid out with period-correct precision, while the opening doors reveal a cabin trimmed to the standard that made the W113 one of the most desirable Mercedes roadsters of its decade. The zinc-alloy build gives the panels the weight and rigidity to sit correctly at any opened position, and the silver paint carries a deep, even gloss that shows off the SL's clean flanks with no unnecessary ornamentation to distract from the shape. Around the hinges the panel gaps run a touch wider than a sealed body would allow, an honest trade for genuine cabin and engine access on a car defined by its detailing.

The W113's Reputation Among Classic Mercedes Roadsters

Mercedes built the W113 series through the 1960s as a refined, comfortable alternative to sportier rivals, and the distinctive concave hardtop earned it the "Pagoda" nickname among enthusiasts almost immediately. The 280 SL, the final and most powerful iteration of the range, is widely regarded as the most desirable of the W113 line, and that reputation continues to drive strong collector interest in the real car today.

Displaying This Pagoda

This example is used, and the box shows the traces of storage typical of time spent on a shelf, with the model itself remaining sound. Displayed with the hardtop and doors visible from a slight angle, the Pagoda roofline reads clearly even at 1:18, and it sits comfortably alongside other 1960s European roadsters without needing dramatic livery to draw attention.

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