Mercedes-Benz C-111 (1973)

Description

Enamel paints became the normal paints for 1973 due to lead in the Spectra-flame paint. The Mercedes-Benz C-111 was reissued this year with the new child safe paint.

Generally 1973 Hot Wheels will be found with Capped Rear Red-lines and the new Open Axle on the front, but they rarely are found with both open axle (see gallery). In early '74 most models can be found with the same wheel style as there cousin the '73's. Capped rear and Open front. There are few odd ones. The Large Charger and the Vega Bomb are two both are found with capped front wheels. Wheels are very important to pay attention too , they help unravel a era that is not full of detailed history from the design team nor Mattel.

This model has assorted interior colors. Was produced in Hong Hong. Blue tinted window.

There was only the main line-up for 1973, No series. There were other lin-ups; Revvers, Zowees, rrRumblers, Hot Shots, ChopCycles, Sizzlers, so to complete a entire set of 1973's could take decades, not to mention a house or two,

Versions

This Hot Wheels vehicle has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Year	Color	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country
1973	Dark Enamel Blue	Metal	Blue Tint	Grey / Silver	RL	6978	HK
1973	Enamel Red	Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6978	HK
1973	Enamel Fluorescent Pink	Metal	Blue Tint		RL	6978	HK
1973	Enamel Fluorescent Lime Green	Metal	Blue Tint	White	RL	6978	HK
1973	Enamel Lemon Yellow	Metal	Blue Tint		RL	6978	HK
1973	Light Enamel Blue	Metal	Blue Tint	White	RL	6978	HK
1973	Enamel	Metal	Blue Tint		RL	6978	HK
1973	Enamel	Metal	Blue Tint		RL	6978	HK