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Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Mercedes-Benz 280SL debuted in 1969 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1969 - 1973. The casting is credited to Ira Gilford. Reference sections include Description, Black Roof Versions (Europe Only), Versions, Gallery.

Mercedes-Benz VehiclesIra Gilford DesignsLicensed Hot WheelsGerman CarsVehicles with Movable PartsDiscontinued Vehicles1:64Coupes
Debut year1969
Debut series1969 Hot Wheels
Produced years1969 - 1973
DesignerIra Gilford
Collector no.6275
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Mercedesbenz280sl
Collector identity

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Mercedes-Benz 280SL is listed with 1969 Hot Wheels as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1969 - 1973. Known designer credit: Ira Gilford. Use the Description, Black Roof Versions (Europe Only), Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
  • Ira Gilford Designs
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • German Cars
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
  • Discontinued Vehicles
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Mercedes-Benz 280SL before reading price claims.
  • Use 1969 - 1973 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Black Roof Versions (Europe Only) before calling the variation exact.
  • Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

1970 Mattel Fan Club magazine
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1970 Fan Club magazine Car/Image #9
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Epoxy Prototype (Randy Leffingwell)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Gold variant. Super Rare, only 1 known to exist (Randy Leffingwell)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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