Mercedes-Benz SL Now Available in Collection Miniatures

The miniatures have the classic SL proportions and an incredible attention to detail exterior and recreated interior

Car enthusiasts have been dreaming of owning their own Mercedes-Benz SL for 60 years. But it is not just the genuine article in the garage that provokes covetous looks. High-grade miniatures of this luxury sports car have also long been sought after. Following the market launch of the new SL, the Mercedes-Benz Collection now includes the roadster – faithfully reproduced in every detail, down to the original paintwork – as 1:87, 1:43 and 1:18 scale models.

The miniatures match the classic SL proportions and an incredible attention to detail covering everything from the air outlets to the lovingly recreated interior. Developed using the original CAD data, the hand-assembled precision models are extraordinarily faithful to the original and comprise up to 104 component parts. The roadster roof is enclosed separately.

These collectors’ models, produced in partnership with the well-known manufacturers Herpa and Norev, are available from Mercedes-Benz sales and service outlets, Mercedes-Benz dealerships, the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the online shop.

All model cars in the Mercedes-Benz Collection come in Mercedes-Benz designer packaging. A screwdriver is enclosed with the 1:18 scale models, allowing the model to be removed from its screw-fastened packaging with the minimum of fuss. The cars also come with a glove to protect the miniature from fingerprints.

This is an overview of the three SL miniatures:

Scale	Manufacturer	Special equipment	Color
Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)
1:87	Herpa	19-inch alloy wheels in a 5-spoke design	Palladium silver Obsidian black Cavansite blue
1:43	Norev	19-inch alloy wheels in a 5-spoke design ILS headlamps with LED daytime running lights	Iridium silver Diamond white Cerussite grey MAGNO
1:18	Norev	19-inch alloy wheels in a 5-spoke design ILS headlamps with LED daytime running lights	Crystal silver MAGNO Magnetite black Sapphire red

2012 Mercedes-Benz Classic SL legend Calendar

Historical motifs from various decades were projected onto the vehicles and the Mercedes-Benz Museum using a projector

The year 2012 is the year of the SL legend. Excitement mounts in expectation of the market launch of the new Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) in 2012. The 2012 Classic Calendar takes up this theme and presents the models of the Mercedes-Benz SL series from six decades in a very special way.

Renowned photographer Dietmar Henneka was contracted for the calendar shoot. Historical motifs from various decades were projected onto the vehicles and the Mercedes-Benz Museum using a high-performance projector.

The SL Legend calendar offers a surprisingly different experience with 12 original and fascinating calendar motifs that impressively highlight the vehicles and the architecture of the Mercedes-Benz Museum from different perspectives.

A continuous monthly date section makes the calendar timeless. Information about the vehicles and projections is provided on an additional page of the calendar.