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'38 Ford C.O.E. Truck

'38 Ford C.O.E. Truck debuted in Elwoody Custom Cars 2-Car Set. It was produced across 1998 – 2009. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Flatbed Versions, Airstream Flatbed Versions, Box Versions.

Ford VehiclesConvention Hot WheelsLicensed Hot WheelsAmerican CarsCab-Over Engine CarsLarry Wood Designs1998 First Released100% Hot Wheels
Debut year1998
Debut seriesElwoody Custom Cars 2-Car Set
Produced years1998 – 2009
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.18076
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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'38 Ford C.O.E. Truck first appears in Elwoody Custom Cars 2-Car Set. The current catalog tracks it across 1998 – 2009. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Flatbed Versions, Airstream Flatbed Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Ford Vehicles
  • Convention Hot Wheels
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • American Cars
  • Cab-Over Engine Cars
  • Larry Wood Designs
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to '38 Ford C.O.E. Truck before reading price claims.
  • Use 1998 – 2009 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Flatbed Versions before calling the variation exact.
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