
Mercedes 500 SL R129 Dark Red Revell 1:18

Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- Revell
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 8801
- Year
- 1994
- Era
- 1990s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- GT Convertibles
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
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About the Mercedes 500 SL R129 Dark Red Revell 1:18
TL;DR: Revell's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 500 SL R129 in dark red reproduces the V8 flagship of Mercedes' R129 SL generation, produced through the 1990s. Revell built its name primarily on plastic model kits, making this pre-assembled diecast a distinct branch of the manufacturer's output.
Dark red suits the R129's confident, broad-shouldered proportions, a shade with enough presence to match the SL's flagship status within Mercedes' lineup.
A Pre-Built Diecast From a Model-Kit Specialist
Revell is far better known for plastic assembly kits than for pre-built diecast, so a finished model like this represents a different side of the manufacturer's output, aimed at collectors who want the R129's shape without the building process. The dark red finish sits well against the SL's clean, uncluttered body panels, and the removable hardtop styling that defined this generation is molded to reflect the closed-roof configuration most collectors display. Opening doors reveal a simplified cabin, standard at this diecast tier, and the overall proportions hold true to the R129's long, low stance.
The R129 SL's Standing Among Mercedes Flagship Roadsters
The R129 generation ran from the late 1980s into the early 2000s, one of the longest production runs of any Mercedes SL, and the 500 SL sat near the top of that range with its V8 engine offering serious performance alongside luxury. For a collector assembling an SL lineage across generations, the R129 marks a period when Mercedes committed heavily to engineering longevity into a single platform. This dark red example gives that generation a suitably confident presence on a shelf built around Mercedes' convertible history.















