
Mercedes AMG C36 W202 Almandine Red Norev 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Mercedes
- Manufacturer
- Norev
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- B66040706
- Year
- 1994
- Era
- 1990s
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Vehicle Class
- Performance Sedans
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
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About the Mercedes AMG C36 W202 Almandine Red Norev 1:18
TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Mercedes AMG C36 W202 in Almandine Red features opening doors and hood over a detailed cabin, marking one of AMG's earliest factory-backed Mercedes projects. This is a used example, and the box shows traces of storage while the model itself is intact. A meaningful piece for an early-AMG or W202 collection.
The C36 AMG mattered because it was the first AMG-tuned Mercedes sold through official dealer channels, a quiet turning point that Norev's diecast lets a collector hold in the hand.
Norev's Diecast Approach to the W202
The zinc alloy body carries the density that separates a diecast from a lighter toy, and the C36's subtle AMG bodykit and wheels are cast with enough sharpness to read as distinct from a standard C-Class. The doors and hood open onto a cabin with AMG-specific seats and trim, and Almandine Red holds a deep, slightly brownish tone under direct light rather than a flat primary red. Panel gaps run consistent around the doors and trunk, a good sign at this tier. As a used piece, the model has some handling history; the box shows traces of storage while the casting underneath remains presentable and complete.
The C36's Role in AMG History
Before the C36, AMG-tuned Mercedes were largely aftermarket conversions; this car marked the start of a factory partnership that eventually led to AMG becoming a Mercedes subsidiary outright. That transition gives the W202 C36 real significance for anyone tracing AMG's lineage from independent tuner to in-house performance division. On a shelf, its understated styling contrasts with the flared arches of later AMG models, a useful visual marker of how the brand's design language evolved. Paired with a modern AMG C-Class, this model tells the story of where the badge actually began.














