’49 Merc (Hardnoze) Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
'49 Merc (Hardnoze)
'49 Merc (Hardnoze) debuted in 2004 First Editions. It was produced across 2004 – 2016. The casting is credited to Dwayne Vance. Reference sections include Description, Versions, 2006 card, Gallery.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
'49 Merc (Hardnoze) first appears in 2004 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2004 – 2016. Designer credit is listed as Dwayne Vance. Check Description, Versions, 2006 card before trusting a vague seller title.
- 2004 First Editions
- Dwayne Vance Designs
- Mercury Cars
- Hardnoze
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- American Cars
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to '49 Merc (Hardnoze) before reading price claims.
- Use 2004 – 2016 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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