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Mercedes 350 SL R107 Red Maxichamps 1:43

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Mercedes 350 SL R107 Red Maxichamps 1:43 940033432 Diecast
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Maxichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes 350 SL R107 in Red models the 1974 open-top SL as a sealed one-piece body, so its long hood, upright grille and chrome-era proportions are the display. About 10 cm long, it adds an unhurried 1970s grand tourer to a German classics shelf, with zinc alloy weight and a deep gloss finish.
Mercedes 350 SL R107 Red Maxichamps 1:43
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Brand
Mercedes
Manufacturer
Maxichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
940033432
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About the Mercedes 350 SL R107 Red Maxichamps 1:43

TL;DR: The Maxichamps Mercedes 350 SL R107 1:43 is a diecast replica of the 1974 open-top SL in Red. A sealed one-piece body keeps attention on proportion, paint and trim. It suits collectors building a German classics shelf or a 1970s convertible display.

The R107 SL is the kind of car that looks right in any decade: long hood, short deck, upright grille and a cabin set well back. Maxichamps brings the 350 SL to 1:43 in Red, 1974, as a diecast model with a fixed body. It is a calm, confident shape, and the scale suits it.

Maxichamps Mercedes 350 SL R107 in Red Diecast

The R107 Story in Brief

The R107 arrived in 1971 and stayed in production until 1989, an unusually long run that made it one of the longest-lived Mercedes-Benz roadsters. The 350 SL was the early V8 version, while American showrooms were generally stocked with the larger-engined 450 SL, which gives a 350 SL badge a slightly different flavor for US collectors. The SL name stood for Sport Leicht, though the R107 was a comfortable tourer first. That character, relaxed rather than raw, is what the model should convey through stance and detail.

Red Paint on a Chrome-Era Shape

Red suits the R107 because it sets off the bright trim without competing with it. Under a lamp, look at the long hood and the rear deck: they are broad, gently curved surfaces where a good casting shows an even, deep gloss. Zinc alloy adds real weight for a car only about 10 cm long, and the hard metal base lets the paint hold an even sheen. Chrome-era details such as bumpers and grille surrounds are best judged by how thin and sharp they look rather than how bright.

Sealed Construction and Close Inspection

A Convertible Without Moving Parts

Nothing on this model opens. The body is a single casting, which keeps the lines continuous along the door, the beltline and the trunk. On a roadster, where the beltline is a main visual line, a sealed shell can hold that line without gaps breaking it. Collectors who choose this style are putting surface accuracy ahead of access, and at 1:43 that is a sensible priority, since hinged parts at this size usually mean wider seams and weaker finishing.

What to Compare First

Start with the stance: an R107 sits fairly upright with modest ground clearance, so a model that looks slammed is wrong. Next, the grille and star on the hood, then the wheel design, which on the real car is a tidy, restrained pattern. Finally check the windshield frame, which should look thin and upright. Small printed details like lettering and badges should stay clean rather than smudged. These checks apply to any 1970s roadster and will tell you much about the tooling.

A 1970s Roadster for the Cabinet

The 350 SL pairs naturally with other German classics, and its Red finish makes a good counterpoint to cooler silvers and blues. At 1:43 it fits a small cabinet without crowding neighbors, and the sealed diecast build handles dusting and rearranging better than delicate assemblies. Keep it out of direct sun and wipe it with a soft cloth. Collectors who want to buy a calm, classic open-top model will find this R107 a good anchor for a convertible-themed display.

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