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Crew Car

Crew Car debuted in 1971 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1971 (Original) 2009 (Retool). The casting is credited to Howard Rees & Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, CIPSA Versions, Re-Tooled Versions.

Howard Rees DesignsHotWheelsCollectors.com Series 8Unlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsVehicles with Movable Parts1:64MexicoCIPSA
Debut year1971
Debut series1971 Hot Wheels
Produced years1971 (Original) 2009 (Retool)
DesignerHoward Rees & Larry Wood
Collector no.6183
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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Crew Car first appears in 1971 Hot Wheels. The current catalog tracks it across 1971 (Original) 2009 (Retool). Designer credit is listed as Howard Rees & Larry Wood. Check Description, Original Versions, CIPSA Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Howard Rees Designs
  • HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 8
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
  • 1:64
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Crew Car before reading price claims.
  • Use 1971 (Original) 2009 (Retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Original Versions before calling the variation exact.
  • Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
Reference images

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RLC 2009
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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