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Spacer Racer

The Spacer Racer (which was originally named RJ Rescue) is a Hot Wheels Original Model designed by Larry Wood. It is designed to look like a outer-space planet rescue vehicle. It has a rotating plastic nozzle to extinguish those outer-space fires. On the front are three extra nozzles that help to fight fires. A massive tank can be filled with whatever necessary. A fun thing about this model is that the base extends into the windshield. The casting also has a special feature where you can open the plastic tab at th…

Larry Wood DesignsDiscontinued VehiclesVehicles with Movable PartsUnlicensed Hot WheelsClassy Customs1:64Speed Machines1983 Hot Wheels Speed Machines
Debut year1979
Debut seriesClassy Customs
Produced years1979 – 1983
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.2503
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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Spacer Racer first appears in Classy Customs. The current catalog tracks it across 1979 – 1983. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Classy Customs
  • 1:64
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Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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Patch Card Classy Customs Spacer Racer 2503
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Mail-Away PATCH CLASSY CUSTOMS
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