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Deformula 1

The Deformula 1 is a Crack-Ups model based loosely on a ground effects Formula One or Champ car; the casting is actually a Formula Fever adapted for this purpose. The casting was used twice with different names and was discontinued in 1988 along with the Crack-Ups line. The Deformula 1 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Discontinued VehiclesBob Rosas DesignsCrack-UpsUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsLarry Wood DesignsCentral-Drive Cars1:64
Debut year1986
Debut seriesCrack-Ups
Produced years1986 – 1988
DesignerLarry Wood and Bob Rosas
Collector no.1731
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Deformula1
Collector identity

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Deformula 1 first appears in Crack-Ups. The current catalog tracks it across 1986 – 1988. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Bob Rosas Designs
  • Crack-Ups
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Larry Wood Designs
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Deformula 1 before reading price claims.
  • Use 1986 – 1988 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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Deformula 1
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Indentor
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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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