
Mercedes 190 SL W121 Light Green Metallic Norev 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- Norev
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 183401
- Year
- 1957
- Era
- 1950s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Vintage Classics
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 3551091834014
About the Mercedes 190 SL W121 Light Green Metallic Norev 1:18
TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 Mercedes 190 SL W121 diecast reproduces the 1957 roadster in light green metallic, with opening doors and trunk. This is a used model; the box shows traces of storage. A refined convertible for 1950s European classics displays.
The 190 SL was Mercedes' answer to buyers who wanted the 300 SL's elegance without its racing pedigree, and Norev's diecast leans into that softer, everyday-glamour character.
Norev's Diecast Detailing and Opening Panels
The zinc alloy body has real substance in the hand, and the light green metallic finish shows a warm, period-correct depth rather than a flat modern shade. Doors and trunk open smoothly, revealing a simplified but recognizable cabin and a trunk floor scaled to match the exterior proportions. Panel gaps run consistent along the beltline, a hallmark of Norev's mid-tier diecast work. This particular copy is a used model, so light shelf wear should be expected on close inspection; the outer box shows traces of storage, though the casting itself presents well. Buyers comparing against a factory-fresh example should weigh this condition honestly against price.
The 190 SL Within Mercedes' 1950s Lineup
Introduced alongside the 300 SL Gullwing in 1954, the 190 SL shared its styling language but rode on a simpler four-cylinder platform aimed at a broader, wealthier touring clientele rather than racers. It became a favorite among Hollywood and European high society through the late 1950s, cementing its reputation as an accessible slice of Mercedes glamour. That dual identity, sporty looks with relaxed touring manners, gives the model genuine standing distinct from its more famous Gullwing sibling.
Building a 1950s Display Around This Roadster
At 1:18 the open-top body measures roughly 22cm, a comfortable size for a shelf built around postwar European convertibles. Positioned beside period Jaguars or Alfas, the 190 SL's rounded fenders and chrome trim create an effective contrast in silhouette. With the doors and trunk able to open, posing the model with the top down and a door swung out makes the most of the cabin detail Norev tooled into this casting.














