
Mercedes 190SL W198 Red AUTOart 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- AUTOart
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 76116
- Year
- 1955
- Era
- 1950s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Vintage Classics
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 674110761160
About the Mercedes 190SL W198 Red AUTOart 1:18
TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 190SL W198, in red, reproduces the smaller, more accessible sibling built alongside the legendary 300SL Gullwing. Doors and hood open. This is a used model; the box shows traces of storage. A genuinely elegant roadster that let Mercedes reach buyers the 300SL's price and complexity couldn't.
Mercedes launched the 190SL alongside the 300SL specifically to capture buyers who wanted the glamour of the Gullwing's styling cues without the racing-derived engineering or the price tag that came with it.
Diecast Construction and Opening Features on the 190SL
AUTOart's zinc-alloy body carries genuine weight, and the red paint sits with clean, period-correct gloss across the roadster's rounded fenders and simple, elegant proportions. Doors and hood open, revealing the four-cylinder engine that separated the 190SL's more modest performance from the 300SL's inline-six, and a cabin styled with the same restrained luxury touches the SL badge carried across the range. Panel gaps around the compact convertible top and low doors stay tight for this straightforward roadster shape. This copy is a used model, box showing traces of storage; the casting itself is unaffected.
The 190SL's Enduring Appeal
While the 300SL gets the racing pedigree and headline value, the 190SL built its own following among buyers who valued its elegance and everyday usability, and it remains a beloved entry point into vintage Mercedes ownership. For a Mercedes SL collection, the 190SL offers genuine 1950s glamour at a more approachable scale.
Placing the 190SL in a Mercedes Lineup
Set beside a 300SL, the 190SL's simpler lines show how Mercedes tailored the same design language to a different buyer, a strong companion piece for any vintage Mercedes shelf.














