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Volkswagen Drag Bus

Volkswagen Drag Bus debuted in 1996 First Editions. It was produced across 1996 – Present. The casting is credited to Phil Riehlman. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Modified Versions, See also.

1996 First Editions2005 Treasure HuntsMystery Car (2006)2011 Hot Wheels Garage100% Preferred1:64Since '68 SeriesLicensed Hot Wheels
Debut year1996
Debut series1996 First Editions
Produced years1996 – Present
DesignerPhil Riehlman
Collector no.14912
Reference statusOpen catalog page

DragBus Phil Sketch
Collector identity

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Volkswagen Drag Bus first appears in 1996 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 1996 – Present. Designer credit is listed as Phil Riehlman. Check Description, Versions, Modified Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • 1996 First Editions
  • 2005 Treasure Hunts
  • Mystery Car (2006)
  • 2011 Hot Wheels Garage
  • 100% Preferred
  • 1:64
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Volkswagen Drag Bus before reading price claims.
  • Use 1996 – Present as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
  • Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Decal design Sketch for the Target Decades Set (Randy Leffingwell)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Sketch by Phil Riehlman on 2006 poster's back.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
2016 30th Annual Collectors Convention
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Signed E-sheet by Phil Riehlman 2nd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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