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Bywayman

Bywayman debuted in Speedway Specials. It was produced across 1979 – 2003. The casting is credited to Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Reference sections include Description, Versions, See Also, Backs of Cards.

Pickup TruckSpeedway SpecialsReal Riders SeriesLarry Wood DesignsChevrolet VehiclesLicensed Hot WheelsAmerican CarsDiscontinued Vehicles
Debut year1979
Debut seriesSpeedway Specials
Produced years1979 – 2003
DesignerLarry Wood and Bob Rosas
Collector no.2509
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Bywayman LtBlBW
Collector identity

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Bywayman first appears in Speedway Specials. The current catalog tracks it across 1979 – 2003. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Check Description, Versions, See Also before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Pickup Truck
  • Speedway Specials
  • Real Riders Series
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Chevrolet Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Bywayman before reading price claims.
  • Use 1979 – 2003 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.

Prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Yellow Prototype from 1994 Mattel Catalog
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype Blister #1 (Brian-Anna.com)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype Blister #2 (Brian-Anna.com)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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