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Mercedes 300 SL W198 Black Bburago 1:18

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Mercedes 300 SL W198 Black Bburago 1:18 35791 Diecast
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Bburago's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 300 SL W198 reproduces the 1954 Gullwing coupe in black with functioning upward-opening doors. This is a used model, and the box shows traces of storage while the casting itself remains sound. A defining 1950s door mechanism at entry pricing.
Mercedes 300 SL W198 Black Bburago 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Mercedes
Manufacturer
Bburago
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
35791
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About the Mercedes 300 SL W198 Black Bburago 1:18

TL;DR: This Bburago 1:18 diecast reproduces the 1954 Mercedes 300 SL W198 Gullwing in black, with the signature upward-opening doors functioning on the model. It is a used example, and the box shows traces of storage. Entry-tier construction captures the mechanism that gave this car its nickname.

The 300 SL's upward-swinging doors were a structural necessity of its tubular frame rather than a styling flourish, and that mechanism remains the car's single most recognized feature seven decades later.

Diecast Construction of the Bburago 300 SL

The zinc alloy body carries genuine weight, and the gullwing doors swing upward on functioning hinges, the model's strongest feature since this mechanism defines the car's entire identity. Panel gaps around the doors run wider than a mid-tier build would show, but the upward motion itself reads clearly and dramatically even at this entry tier. Black paint sits evenly across the low, curved body, and the exposed side vents behind the front wheels are molded with enough definition to read correctly. The proportions capture the low nose and long hood that defined 1950s sports-racing design. As a used piece, it shows handling wear consistent with prior ownership, and the box carries traces of storage rather than fresh retail condition.

A Door Mechanism Worth Displaying Open

Few diecast subjects reward displaying with doors raised as clearly as the Gullwing, and this casting's functioning hinges let a collector show off the mechanism that made the 300 SL famous well beyond typical sports-car circles. At 1:18, its low stance and long hood give it real presence next to other 1950s classics from Ferrari or Alfa Romeo. This entry-tier diecast offers one of the most historically significant door mechanisms in automotive design at a price that makes it an easy addition to any 1950s-themed collection.

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