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Renault 12 Gordini Without Bumpers Bleu de France Norev 1:18

Renault 12 Gordini Without Bumpers Bleu de France Norev 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Renault
Model Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
185248
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About the Renault 12 Gordini Without Bumpers Bleu de France Norev 1:18

TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Renault 12 Gordini in Bleu de France reproduces the 1970s saloon without bumpers, with opening doors and bonnet. Zinc alloy construction gives real heft. A distinctive French performance classic for a Gordini or Renault themed shelf.

Gordini's involvement turned an ordinary Renault saloon into something French rally enthusiasts still talk about, and Norev's blue 1:18 diecast strips away the bumpers to show the car in its purer, competition-leaning form.

Diecast Detail on a Stripped-Down Saloon

Zinc alloy gives this model real weight, the kind of density that separates a diecast from a lighter plastic replica the moment it is picked up. Norev builds in opening doors and bonnet here, letting the model's cabin trim and simplified engine bay become part of the display rather than staying hidden. The panels settle with a firm, deliberate action rather than flopping loosely, evidence of well-fitted hinge tolerances even at this accessible price point. Removing the bumpers, as this version does, exposes the diecast body's clean front and rear panel lines, which is exactly the kind of detail a sealed shell would leave concealed.

Gordini's Touch on the Renault 12

The Renault 12 was a conventional family saloon until Gordini's involvement added a tuned engine and sharper handling, turning it into a genuine performance model that found favour in French rallying circles through the 1970s. Bleu de France, the colour this model wears, became closely associated with Gordini-badged Renaults of the era, making it as much a Gordini signature as a paint choice.

A Focused Piece for French Performance Collectors

This model suits a shelf built around Gordini's back catalogue or 1970s French performance saloons, where the bumper-less styling and Bleu de France paint immediately signal its competition intent. Opening panels reward gentle handling, letting them close fully rather than resting ajar, which keeps the shutlines looking their best in a display cabinet. As a diecast subject rather than a mainstream Renault, it fills a specific niche other manufacturers rarely cover.

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