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Classic '36 Ford Coupe

Classic '36 Ford Coupe debuted in Mainline. It was produced across 1969 (Original) 2005 – 2011 (Retool). The casting is credited to Ira Gilford. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, Retooled Versions, Code 3.

Licensed Hot WheelsFord VehiclesAmerican CarsIra Gilford Designs2007 RLC Rewards CarsRLC Rewards CarsVehicles with Movable PartsRed Line Club
Debut year1969
Debut seriesMainline
Produced years1969 (Original) 2005 – 2011 (Retool)
DesignerIra Gilford
Collector no.6253
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Fordcoupe
Collector identity

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Classic '36 Ford Coupe first appears in Mainline. The current catalog tracks it across 1969 (Original) 2005 – 2011 (Retool). Designer credit is listed as Ira Gilford. Check Description, Original Versions, Retooled Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Ford Vehicles
  • American Cars
  • Ira Gilford Designs
  • 2007 RLC Rewards Cars
  • RLC Rewards Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Classic '36 Ford Coupe before reading price claims.
  • Use 1969 (Original) 2005 – 2011 (Retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Original 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.

1970 Fan Club magazine Car/Image #6
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Steering mechanism experimental car (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
with Rumble Seat Open
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
HK
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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