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Needle Nose

The Needle Nose is an race car model designed by George Soulakis introduced in 1973; it is of a fictional design with cartoonish elements. This casting was discontinued with the rest of the Sizzlers line in 1973. The Needle Nose has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

SizzlersGeorge Soulakis DesignsDiscontinued VehiclesUnlicensed Hot Wheels1:64Fat Daddy SizzlersRacing VehiclesHot Wheels Original Designs
Debut year1973
Debut seriesFat Daddy Sizzlers
Produced years1973 only
DesignerGeorge Soulakis
Collector no.4944
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Needle Nose first appears in Fat Daddy Sizzlers. The current catalog tracks it across 1973 only. Designer credit is listed as George Soulakis. Check Description, Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Sizzlers
  • George Soulakis Designs
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • 1:64
  • Fat Daddy Sizzlers
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