Marmon Wasp Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Marmon Wasp
"Wasp" is the nickname given to an early racing car manufactured by the Marmon Motor Car Company in 1911. Designed by Ray Harroun, the Wasp was nicknamed as such for its color and appearance; it was also the first race car to use a single-seat construction now commonly used. The model was based on the Model 32 produced by Marmon around that time and was powered by a 9.8L inline-6 engine. The Wasp is most notable as being the winner of the first Indianapolis 500, held on 30 May 1911, with Harroun behind the wheel.…
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Marmon Wasp first appears in 2001 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2001 (not released). Designer credit is listed as Mark Jones. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- Mark Jones Designs
- Unreleased Hot Wheels
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- 1910s
- Racing Vehicles
- American Cars
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