Norev is a French model car manufacturer with almost eight decades of history, celebrated for precise and well-crafted die-cast replicas of iconic automobiles from around the world. Founded in 1946 in Lyon, Norev has built a loyal collector base that values authentic European automotive heritage in miniature form — from vintage Citroëns and classic Peugeots to modern BMW M cars and Mercedes-Benz supercars. Modelcar.com's price guide covers the complete Norev catalogue, giving collectors clear market data across all scales and editions.
Norev was founded in 1946 in Lyon, France, by Joseph Véron — the name an acronym of NORd Est VERon. Originally manufactured in plastic, Norev models evolved over time into the die-cast metal replicas that characterise current production. The brand has maintained a firm commitment throughout its history to authentic representation of European automotive heritage, and Modelcar.com tracks prices across the complete Norev range including current production, limited editions, and the older models that attract growing collector interest.
Norev is without question the model car manufacturer that has best captured the essence of the French automobile across history — from the Citroën 2CV and DS to the Renault Alpine A110 and Peugeot 205 GTI, and on to modern BMW M cars and Mercedes-Benz supercars. This dedication to automotive heritage makes Norev the natural choice for collectors passionate about European motoring history, and drives sustained demand for both current and back-catalogue releases.
The Norev range spans 1:18, 1:43, and 1:64 scales, with 1:18 models attracting the strongest collector interest and secondary market activity. Limited editions and special colour variants are frequently the most sought-after, often trading above their original retail prices once sold out. On Modelcar.com, collectors can compare current prices for every Norev release, track how values have moved over time, and find the best available price for any model in the catalogue.
