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1996 Mustang GT

1996 Mustang GT debuted in 1996 First Editions. It was produced across 1996 – 2003. The casting is credited to Michael Kollins. Reference sections include Description, Versions, See Also, Gallery.

1996 First EditionsMustang CarsFord VehiclesDiscontinued VehiclesAmerican CarsLicensed Hot WheelsComputer Cars SeriesFinal Run Series
Debut year1996
Debut series1996 First Editions
Produced years1996 – 2003
DesignerMichael Kollins
Collector no.14841
Reference statusOpen catalog page

96 Mustang Red7Spk
Collector identity

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1996 Mustang GT first appears in 1996 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 1996 – 2003. Designer credit is listed as Michael Kollins. Check Description, Versions, See Also before trusting a vague seller title.

  • 1996 First Editions
  • Mustang Cars
  • Ford Vehicles
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • American Cars
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to 1996 Mustang GT before reading price claims.
  • Use 1996 – 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.

First Image of a HW Car posted on the Wiki on May 19, 2007. The 3rd Image posted overall.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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