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Double Header
The Double Header is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted in the 1973 Hot Wheels range of vehicles. It was only produced for one year and is somewhat difficult to find. It features two jet engines on the sides and a large wing on the rear. It was manufactured in the Hong Kong factory and was painted various Enamel colors, of which Red, Dark Blue and Light Blue are the most common. It only came with blue tinted glass and a black interior. All colors could be found with 'Through-Hole' Redline wheels on the front and r…
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Double Header first appears in 1973 Hot Wheels. The current catalog tracks it across 1973. Designer credit is listed as Paul Tam and Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- Paul Tam Designs
- Larry Wood Designs
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Vehicles with Multiple Engines
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- Match the title to Double Header before reading price claims.
- Use 1973 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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