Volkswagen Golf III GTI VR6 1996 Indian Red Norev 1:18

€99,90

Norev's 1:18 scale model of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf III GTI VR6 in Indian Red die-cast. A late-production Mk3 wearing a rare factory colour, powered by the celebrated VR6.

Scale	1:18
Manufacturer	NOREV
Year	1996
Car Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Car Model	GOLF III GTI VR6
Category	ROAD CARS
Subcategory	HISTORIC CARS
Material	DIE-CAST

MANUFACTURED BY NOREV

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In short
A 1:18 scale model car of the 1996 Golf III GTI VR6 in period-correct Indian Red, produced in die-cast by Norev. One of the last Mk3 GTIs before the generation closed in 1997.

Introduced in 1992 and produced through to 1997, the Golf Mk3 GTI VR6 occupied the top of Volkswagen's hot-hatch hierarchy throughout the mid-1990s. The 1996 model year sits near the end of that run, making it a representative snapshot of the generation at its most mature. Norev captures that moment in die-cast at 1:18, finished in factory Indian Red.

Engineering the Mk3 GTI's Flagship: the VR6

Where the standard Golf Mk3 GTI was available with 8-valve and 16-valve four-cylinder engines, the VR6 variant brought an altogether different architecture under the bonnet. Volkswagen's narrow-angle VR6 used a single cylinder head covering both banks, making a six-cylinder unit compact enough to sit transversely in a Golf.

Indian Red on a GTI Body

Indian Red — Indianrot, VW colour code LA3K — was a factory paint option for the Golf Mk3 range during the mid-1990s production run. On the GTI VR6, the warm red tone works across a body already differentiated from lesser Golf variants by its front chin spoiler, widened sill extensions, and twin exhaust outlets. It is a colour rarely encountered on 1:18 representations of this generation, setting this release apart from the more frequently modelled black and silver examples.

Norev's 1:18 Die-Cast Reproduction

Norev produced this model as a 1:18 die-cast, replicating the 1996 Golf III GTI VR6 in Indian Red. Die-cast construction gives the piece the weight and dimensional fidelity collectors associate with road-car reproductions at this scale. The GTI-specific exterior details — front lip, sill extensions, rear valance — are carried over from the real car's bodywork, as is the Indian Red paintwork drawn from Volkswagen's own factory colour palette.

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the real Golf III GTI VR6 have?

A narrow-angle VR6, using a single cylinder head for both banks of cylinders, making it unusually compact for a six-cylinder unit.

When was the Golf Mk3 GTI VR6 produced?

From 1992 to 1997. The 1996 model year is one of the final iterations of the generation before the Mk4 Golf replaced it.

What is Indian Red on the Golf Mk3?

Indian Red (Indianrot, code LA3K) was a factory colour option offered by Volkswagen during the Golf Mk3's mid-1990s production run.

Who makes this 1:18 model and what material is it?

It is made by Norev in die-cast metal at a scale of 1:18.

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Orders

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept the following payment methods: Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Apple Pay & Google Pay. Cash on Delivery (available only for Italy). PayPal.

What is your return policy?

Items must be returned within 14 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, with the original packaging and box.

Refunds are issued for the returned item only.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. When a return is approved, we provide a prepaid return label, and the return shipping cost—equal to the original shipping fee—will be deducted from your refund once the return has been received and processed.

The original shipping cost is refunded; only the return shipping cost is excluded from the refund.

Shipping

What countries do you ship to?

Country	Shipping Fee (€)
Italy	12,90
Albania	26,00
Andorra	26,00
Austria	14,50
Belgium	14.50
Bulgaria	17,90
Czech Republic	17,90
Denmark	18,90
Estonia	18,90
France	14.50
Germany	14.50
Greece	18,90
Ireland	18,90
Latvia	18,90
Lithuania	18,90
Luxembourg	14.50
Malta	26,00
Monaco	14.50
Netherlands	14.50
Poland	17,90
Portugal	14.50
Romania	17,90
San Marino	12,90
Slovakia	17,90
Slovenia	17,90
Spain	14.50
Sweden	39,90
Switzerland	17,90
United Kingdom	18,90
USA	39,90

All orders are processed and delivered from Italy within 2–7 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays). Shipping status can be verified at any time by using the tracking number provided via e-mail. You can also access this information within your account.

UK Orders: orders to the UK must total Euro 170+. Customs duty and import VAT for orders over this amount are charged by the courier on delivery and are payable by the customer.

Tax and Duties: for orders shipped outside the European Economic Area (EEA), local customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees may apply once the parcel reaches its destination. Please note that refusal or non-collection of a parcel may generate additional costs related to return shipping or import/export processing, which will be deducted from any eventual refund.

How long will it take to receive my order?

All orders are processed within 2 -4 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays).

Once your order has been dispatched, you will automatically receive a shipping confirmation email with your tracking number.
Shipping status can be verified at any time by using the tracking number
provided via e-mail.

Is processing time the same as delivery time?

No. Processing time (2–4 business days) is separate from the carrier’s delivery time.

Delivery time depends on your destination and begins after the order has been shipped.

Refunds

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within working days 14 days from when we receive the item(s).

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