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Buick Wildcat

"Buick Wildcat" is the name of a series of concept cars developed by Buick beginning in 1953; this version introduced in 1985 was the fourth car to carry the name. Described as "an expression of muscular sculptural forms and exciting new mechanicals", the Wildcat was powered by an experimental 3.8L V6 built by McLaren Engines (no relation to the British car company). The car had no doors, just an opening canopy; it also featured a heads-up display on the steering wheel and a 4-speed transmission. Two were produced…

Buick CarsConcept CarsDemolition ManMystery CarsTrack Aces1993 First ReleasedLicensed Hot WheelsAmerican Cars
Debut year1993
Debut seriesDemolition Man
Produced years1993 – 2005
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.11089
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Buick Wildcat CRedBW
Collector identity

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Buick Wildcat first appears in Demolition Man. The current catalog tracks it across 1993 – 2005. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Buick Cars
  • Concept Cars
  • Demolition Man
  • Mystery Cars
  • Track Aces
  • 1993 First Released
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Buick Wildcat before reading price claims.
  • Use 1993 – 2005 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Luis Montesdeoca Resin Prototype
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