
Mercedes 350 SEL W116 Hansa Blue Norev 1:18

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About the Mercedes 350 SEL W116 Hansa Blue Norev 1:18
TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Mercedes 350 SEL W116 in Hansa Blue reproduces the long-wheelbase V8 variant of Mercedes' first officially named S-Class. Mid-tier diecast construction gives this 1970s luxury sedan the tight panel fit and accurate paint matching Norev is known for on European classics.
The W116 is where the S-Class name officially began, and a 350 SEL in this period-correct Hansa Blue captures the car at its most understatedly confident.
Norev's Mid-Tier Diecast Precision
Norev has built its reputation on European road cars reproduced with panel gaps and paint accuracy that outperform mass-market diecast without reaching resin-tier pricing. This W116 shows that approach directly: doors, hood, and trunk open on hinges that hold their position without drifting shut, and Hansa Blue is matched closely to Mercedes' period color code rather than approximated. The SEL badge on the trunk signals the long-wheelbase body, and the model's proportions reflect that stretch accurately against a standard-wheelbase 350 SE sitting beside it.
The Car That Named the S-Class
Mercedes-Benz introduced the W116 in 1972 as the first model officially badged S-Class, establishing the naming convention that continues today. The 350 SEL brought a V8 engine and extended wheelbase to that flagship formula, setting the template for the long-wheelbase luxury sedan segment that German manufacturers still compete in.
An Origin Point for a Mercedes Lineage Display
For a collector tracing the S-Class from its beginnings, this W116 is close to a required starting piece, the model against which every later generation's evolution gets measured.














