{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-sl-class-450sl-r107-cabriolet-spider-1975-light-blue-met","title":"Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107 1975 Light Blue Metallic Norev 1:18","description":"\u003cblockquote class=\"vr-tldr\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Norev 1:18 scale model captures the 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107 in factory-correct Light Blue Metallic, replicating one of the most enduring roadsters in Mercedes-Benz history — an 18-year production run from 1971 to 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe R107 SL is one of the few production cars to have remained in continuous manufacture for 18 years — from its 1971 debut through to 1989. The 1975 model year sits squarely in the middle of that extraordinary run, after the initial market introduction had settled but before later regulatory changes reshaped the range. The 450 SL, powered by the M117 V8, was the flagship of the R107 line-up at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"r107-sl-engineering\"\u003eA V8 Roadster Built for the Long Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercedes-Benz R107 platform underpinned the SL range for nearly two decades, an almost unrivalled production continuity for a sports-luxury roadster. The car balanced grand touring proportions with genuine open-air versatility: the R107 featured both a removable hardtop and a soft convertible roof. The 450 SL's M117 V8 placed it firmly at the top of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"1975-light-blue-metallic\"\u003eLight Blue Metallic — a Period Palette Choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Blue Metallic was part of Mercedes-Benz's factory colour offer for the R107 during the 1970s, reflecting the understated, elegant palette that defined European luxury cars of the era. The 1975 model year predates the emissions-driven power adjustments that would arrive later in the decade, making it a representative example of the 450 SL in its original market specification. This colour distinguishes the car from the more frequently seen silver or red examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"norev-118-die-cast-model\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:18\u003c\/span\u003e Scale Model by Norev\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorev is a French die-cast model manufacturer with a long track record in \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:18\u003c\/span\u003e road car replicas. This model reproduces the 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107 in die-cast metal at \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:18\u003c\/span\u003e scale, with the Light Blue Metallic livery applied across the body. The \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:18\u003c\/span\u003e scale allows the R107's characteristic proportions — long bonnet, compact tail — to read clearly, making it a precise reference point for collectors of 1970s European road cars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOREV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60332382650752,"sku":"183354","price":118.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8828\/7104\/files\/vroomi-183354-front34-v2_43b62684-0288-4187-b3b9-0f5ec840dccf.jpg?v=1793989211","url":"https:\/\/vroomimodels.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-sl-class-450sl-r107-cabriolet-spider-1975-light-blue-met","provider":"Vroomi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}