
Mercedes 350 SL R107 Gold Sun Star 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- Sun Star
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- MB004
- Year
- 1972
- Era
- 1970s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Classic Sports
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 657440011426
About the Mercedes 350 SL R107 Gold Sun Star 1:18
TL;DR: Sun Star's 1:18 diecast reproduces the Mercedes 350 SL R107 in gold, a roadster that remained in production from 1971 to 1989, an unusually long run for any car. Detailed execution suits a shape recognized instantly by enthusiasts and casual observers alike.
Few cars stay relevant for eighteen years without a full redesign, but the R107's clean, angular lines aged so gracefully that Mercedes barely needed to touch the formula.
A Detailed Take on an Enduring Design
The R107's flat hood, upright grille, and distinctive roll bar integrated into the windshield frame give Sun Star's diecast a clean, honest shape to render with real precision. Gold paint highlights the body's crisp character lines and chrome trim without overwhelming the roadster's understated confidence, and the removable hardtop styling cues carry through accurately even in this open-top configuration. Sun Star's stronger finish quality shows in how evenly the paint sits across the SL's large, flat body panels.
Eighteen Years of Production Without Losing Relevance
Launched in 1971, the R107 SL survived nearly two decades of production, an extraordinary run that saw it outlast entire model generations from rival manufacturers while still selling strongly at the end of its life. That longevity speaks to how well Mercedes got the fundamental design right the first time, and it makes the R107 one of the most instantly recognizable Mercedes shapes across multiple generations of collectors.
An Icon Worth Anchoring a Mercedes Roadster Shelf
This model serves well as a centerpiece for a Mercedes-focused collection, representing nearly two decades of consistent design confidence in a single, well-executed piece.














