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Mercedes SLK 230 R170 Red Maisto 1:18

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Mercedes SLK 230 R170 Red Maisto 1:18 56023 Diecast
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Maisto's 1:18 diecast Mercedes SLK 230 R170 in red opens its doors and bonnet over the four-cylinder engine bay. This is a used model and the box shows traces of storage. A neat, affordable entry into Mercedes' retractable-hardtop roadster lineage.
Mercedes SLK 230 R170 Red Maisto 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Maisto
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
56023
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5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Mercedes SLK 230 R170 Red Maisto 1:18

TL;DR: Maisto's 1:18 diecast Mercedes SLK 230 R170 in red opens its doors and bonnet over the supercharged four-cylinder engine. It is a used model, and the box shows traces of storage. An accessible way to represent the roadster that pioneered Mercedes' folding metal roof.

The R170 SLK introduced Mercedes' retractable hardtop to a wider audience, and Maisto's diecast keeps that compact roadster shape approachable at entry-level pricing.

Entry-Tier Diecast Construction

The zinc alloy body gives the SLK a reassuring weight for its compact size, and the doors and bonnet open, showing a simplified rendering of the supercharged four-cylinder that gave the R170 its punchy character. The folding hardtop mechanism itself is not replicated as a moving feature at this price tier, so the roof is fixed in its closed position. Panel gaps run wider than premium alternatives, and the red paint applies evenly without deep clear-coat richness. This example is a used model, and its outer box shows traces of storage; the casting itself is unaffected, which should factor into value against a fresh piece.

The SLK's Roadster Innovation

The R170 SLK was among the first mainstream cars to popularise the retractable metal roof, called the Vario roof by Mercedes, a mechanism that later spread across the industry. That innovation gives the SLK genuine engineering significance beyond its compact, pretty shape. On a shelf, it works well beside other 1990s roadsters such as the BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxster, letting a collector compare how different marques approached the small sports roadster segment of the same decade.

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