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Mercedes SLK

Mercedes SLK debuted in First Editions. It was produced across 1998 - 2001. The casting is credited to Phil Riehlman. Reference sections include Versions, Backs of Cards, See also, Gallery.

1998 First EditionsMercedes-Benz VehiclesLicensed Hot WheelsGerman CarsDiscontinued Vehicles1990s1:64Phil Riehlman Designs
Debut year1998
Debut seriesFirst Editions
Produced years1998 - 2001
DesignerPhil Riehlman
Collector no.18530
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Mercedes SLK YelDT
Collector identity

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Mercedes SLK is listed with First Editions as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1998 - 2001. Known designer credit: Phil Riehlman. Use the Versions, Backs of Cards, See also notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 1998 First Editions
  • Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • German Cars
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • 1990s
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Mercedes SLK before reading price claims.
  • Use 1998 - 2001 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Versions, Backs of Cards 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.

Prototype (markscoolestwheels.com)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
True LEO 9659 White Stripe cards late 98Dec-2000jan
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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