Modelo : Mercedes Benz 280 SL



Diagnostic Characteristics:

The Mercedes Benz 280 SL casting is one of the more rare castings with only three known pieces as of June 2008.
The wheels are attached in the style of the 1973 release where suspension cutouts in the base are not used.
The wheels on the three pieces to date lack a red stripe and have a raised hubcap area, unlike any Mattel wheels.
One fascinating characteristic of the CIPSA 280SL is that the interior is incorrect for the casting.
All three known pieces have white interiors from the Sandwitch casting!

Colors:

• Light Blue
• Yellow
• Orange

Wheels:

• Through Hole style
• Raised hubcab
• No red stripe

Interior:

• White "Sandwitch" Interior
  

Glass:

• Clear
  

History:

The Mercedes was unconfirmed until May 2006 when this light blue piece appeared on eBay. It is a repaint or was recoated by CIPSA. Otherwise it features CIPSA style wheels and a white sandwitch interior.




The second piece is orange with similar wheels and interior. This piece is missing a wheel and comes apart.




Note the Sandwitch interior with slanted two seats.






Sandwitch and Mercedes Benz 280 SL, side by side. Note the Sandwitch interior with slanted seats.





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