Title:
Mercedes ‘98 500 SL
Description:
The Mercedes-Benz 500 SL is based on a 1989-1995 Mercedes-Benz R 129 (sold as 500 SL). The ”R” stands for ”roadster”.
Although Mattel acquired Corgi in 1989, models never mixed until 1996 when there were several Corgi casting found in the Hot Wheels line-up. This was quite short lived though. Although similar in appearance to the Hot Wheels Mercedes-Benz SL casting, this model is a former Corgi.
The 2 castings can be differentiated by the steering wheel and windscreen. The Corgi casting’s steering wheel is larger and more detailed with spokes, with the Hot Wheels counterpart having an undetailed peg-like steering wheel. The Corgi casting’s side-view mirrors are part of the clear plastic windscreen whereas the Hot Wheels version, the mirrors are cast onto the metal bodywork. The Corgi version also sports detailed front and rear number plates with the number ’ HB 107 C ’.
This is one of those very few instances where Hot Wheels have the same car from two different tools.
Although Mattel acquired Corgi in 1989, models never mixed until 1996 when there were several Corgi casting found in the Hot Wheels line-up. This was quite short lived though. Although similar in appearance to the Hot Wheels Mercedes-Benz SL casting, this model is a former Corgi.
The 2 castings can be differentiated by the steering wheel and windscreen. The Corgi casting’s steering wheel is larger and more detailed with spokes, with the Hot Wheels counterpart having an undetailed peg-like steering wheel. The Corgi casting’s side-view mirrors are part of the clear plastic windscreen whereas the Hot Wheels version, the mirrors are cast onto the metal bodywork. The Corgi version also sports detailed front and rear number plates with the number ’ HB 107 C ’.
This is one of those very few instances where Hot Wheels have the same car from two different tools.
Year:
1998
Brand:
Hot Wheels
Model:
500 SL
Color:
ZAMAC w/Black Hot Wheels Logo Rear License Plate
Series:
Mainline
Type of Vehicle:
Corgi
Type of Wheels:
3SP
Toy Number:
19984-1920G2
Collector Number:
815
Series Number:
19984
Case:
Original
Scale:
1:64
Country:
Thailand
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:37:18
Automatic Estimated Value:
~£45.14
Automatic Estimated Date:
2024-11-15
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:37:18
