Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Debut series	1969 Hot Wheels
Produced	1969-1973
Designer	Ira Gilford
Number	6275

Description

The Mercedes-Benz 280SL was a car introduced in the 1969 Hot Wheels series. They were packaged with a 'Collector's Button'.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the 280 SL in 1968. The car sported a 2.8 litre fuel-injected 6-cylinder engine which produced 170 hp and a top speed of 125 mph (~200 km/u). 

The Hot Wheels version has an opening hood with the 6 Cylinder engine underneath. The Mercedes-Benz logo can be found on the hood and trunk lid. Early versions had Delrin bearing style suspension, then later changed to cap style. As this model was only made in Hong Kong, all production pieces have blue tinted glass (only prototypes have been found with clear glass). The interior came in dark or white. Because the hood opens, the 280SL is often found with a paint chip in the center of the hood where it hits the cowl when opened.

The European-only releases of this casting featured a black painted roof.

The Mercedes-Benz 280SL was re-released in the 1973 lineup with enamel paint. It was also manufactured in Mexico by CIPSA using the 1973 casting, these versions are very hard to find and are usually in poor condition.

The '73 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was made only in Hong Kong. As with all other 1973 models, it was issued with enamel paint. Metal chassis and base, lift up hood, Blue tinted windows, Plastic Interior (assorted color), Capped rear wheels with a new open axle front. 

Black Roof Versions (Europe Only)

Mercedes-Benz 280SL has come out in the following versions:

Year	Series	Color	Base Color	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Cast #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Aqua	Unpainted / Metal	Blue		RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Copper	Unpainted / Metal	Blue		RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Olive	Unpainted / Metal	Blue		RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Green	Unpainted / Metal	Blue		RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Blue	Unpainted / Metal	Blue		RL	6275	Hong Kong

Versions

The Mercedes-Benz 280SL has come out in the following versions:

Year	Series	Color	Base Color/Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Cast #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Green	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Dark Brown or White	RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Red	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Dark Brown or White	RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Blue	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Dark Brown or White	RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Aqua	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Dark Brown or White	RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Orange	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Dark Brown or White	RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Purple	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Dark Brown or White	RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Copper	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Dark Brown or White	RL	6275	Hong Kong
1969	Mainline	Spectraflame Olive	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Dark Brown or White	RL	6275	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Dk. Blue	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Lt. Blue	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Fluorescent Lime Green	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Flourescent Pink	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Dk. Green	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Lt. Green	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Yellow	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Orange	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Plum	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Red	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong
1973	Mainline	Enamel Lemon Yellow	Metal			RL	6962	Hong Kong

Gallery

Base image

Blue version

Mercedes Benz 280SL, red, white interior

Mercedes Benz 280SL, blue, antracit interior

Mercedes Benz 280SL, blue, brown interior

mercedes Benz 280SL, green, brown interior

Mercedes Benz280SL Spectraflame Green, White

Mercedes Benz280SL Spectraflame Green, White

1969 Mercedes 280SL Red with Brown Interior