1973 Mercedes-Benz C-111 by: Playart
SPECIFICATIONS First Produced: na Colors: green Interior: ivory Manufacturer: Playart Features: Scale: 1:60 Produced in: Hong Kong Collector Number/Name: Mercedes-Benz C-111 Original Price 1974: na Value 1998: loose, near mint: $7.00
DESCRIPTION The Playart vehicles produced in the 1970's and 1980's, also known as Fast Wheels, are some of most interesting diecast to come out of Hong Kong. Difficult to find today, they are inexpensive and often offer examples of small-scale cars done by no other company. An interesting vehicle in the series is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz C-111 show car. This car fad gull-wing doors and rotory power. Windows are clear with a ivory interior and the black tires have silver wheel centers. Playart also produced 'in-house' diecast for Woolworths, McCrory and Sears stores. For a full story on Playart, visit the 'Tales of Toy Cars' Webzine.