New: Large Pagoda Model cars

[Peter van Es]

Recently I was alerted to the availability of two new models, scale 1:12, of our Pagoda's. Manufacturer is the German Premium ClassiXXs. There is a hardtop model, and a soft top model.

The photographs look good, but what the reality is like, I do not know. By clicking on the SHOP button at the top right, they can be added to your basket. The price is € 249,99 incl of VAT. At that price the quality had better be pretty good!

They appear to ship to the US, and the total cost (including shipping) is then € 245 as the VAT is 0%, and the shipping costs are higher.

There also may be distributors…

I can't vouch for the quality. Do your own checking.

Peter

[Rolf-Dieter ✝︎]

Hi Peter,

Last fall I saw the red model here at our dealership the scale is 1:18 not 1:12 for $134- plus 13% tax. I have a catalog someplace. Looks like the folks that make them or stock them want an arm and a leg for it or the first born LOL As for the quality it was pretty good for that money (converted to US it is only $124-US).

There must be many more people out there making all kinds of model cars and charging different prices.

Here is a 230SL from the Mercedes Catalogue for 89 Euros (I saw the 280 in that size last fall)

Click the link ----> http://shop.mercedes-benz.com/mbauk/vp/Collection-Model-cars-Classic-models/230-SL-Pagoda-W113-1963-1967/ANX-B66040596/OfferList/J5F_AAABJckAAAFIgHLAEkB_#

[hauser]

Rolf, that looks like the Norev model you posted.  I have one in silver sitting in my book case.  It also has a detachable hardtop.

[dirks1408]

Rolf,
the model Peter meant was this :

http://www.ebay.de/itm/301447202731?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

and it is in the scale 1:12. It looks very nice.

[mnahon]

This is a link that will take you to different W113 models. At 1:18, you have Anson, Norev and Techno Giodi. The prices tend to vary by color, even for a given type (silver Norev is pricey if you can find it).
http://dcmcm.com/all_makes/Mercedes/SL_%28W113%29.html

I just bought the 1:12  silver ClassiXXs (it's convertible only) and received it a few days ago. I wanted the silver because it's the color of my car. It saves me walking to the garage if I want to admire the car  . The model really is very nice.

[Peter van Es]

There is a hardtop model, and a soft top model.

Do note: there are two direct links in my earlier post above. And a 1:12 model is significantly different, and more expensive than the common 1:18 models...

Peter

[Flyair]

Here is a link that shows both models in 1:12 scale. Strangely the silver (without HT) is more expensive than the red with HT.

Judging by the pictures, the attention to detail seems much stronger than in the 1:18 scale. As Peter pointed out the real touch and look may be another thing

So Meyer: do not deprive yourself from the silver, grab it as long as they still have them 

[Dave H]

Some nice close up pictures on

http://www.nasshan.com/en/Premium-ClassiXXs/Models-in-scale-1-12/Mercedes-Benz/Mercedes-Benz-280SL-Pagode-W113-1963.html

[mbzse]

Recently I was alerted to the availability of two new models, scale 1:12, of our Pagoda's. Manufacturer is the German Premium ClassiXXs

I had the opportunity to view both of these model cars, red with H/T and silver open top, at the show in Essen recently. I did not buy.
In many ways, model is well detailed. It is certainly striking, partly because of its size. But some parts I was less thrilled about. See attached
/Hans in Sweden

PS  A tip Re: reply No4, stay away from the 1:18 Anson models of the Pagoda. They are severely off in their dimensions/proportions  DS
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