Mattel's Ferrari 512S was
first issued in 1972 in seven spectraflame colors. Re-released in
1973 as one of the Shell promotional cars, the paint colors were
changed to seven different enamel hues. Young collectors
originally could pick up a brightly colored 512S when their moms or
dads filled up with 8 gallons or more! The cars were packaged in
a plastic baggie with a small header card.
A
1973
Shell promo Ferrari 512S in
enamel red.
The
1973 version of the Ferrari 512S is identical to the '72 release with
the exception that all wheels were the new non-removable open hub type,
and the '73 issue lacked the flat black rear louver paint.
| 1973 ENAMEL
COLORS: |
COMMENTS: |
| dark blue |
uncommon |
| red |
uncommon |
| light blue |
uncommon |
| fluorescent ("Shell") green | hard to find |
| fluorescent pink |
very hard to find |
| lemon yellow | very hard to find |
| fluorescent lime green |
rare |
A complete collection of the '73 Shell
promo enamel Ferrari 512S.
