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Mercedes-Benz 540K
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
3110275
Area
Model cars
Title
Mercedes-Benz 540K
Brand
Manufacturer
Collection
Number
Y-20a
Car brand
Model
Variant
Type
Scale
Colour
Production year of the model car
1981
Number produced
First year of production original car
1937
Country of origin of the model
England
Barcode / EAN / UPC
Dimensions
Details
The Y20-1 1938 Mercedes Benz 540K was introduced in 1981. Although the first 'I' type (straw coloured) box and the baseplate both stated that it was a 1937 model all later boxes state that it is a 1938 model, However, the 1937/8 540K was an instant hit with collectors, Lesney caught the lines of the Mercedes perfectly.
The first release was silver & black with red interior, Next came the white bodied model with red trim which was followed by the all red body, The final release was the enhanced all black Mercedes which was made in Macau. This version had the '540K' on he baseplate relocated to make way for a screw hole to secure it in to the new style boxes. The model was not replaced or deleted but no further Y-20 Mercedes were issued.