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Custom Firebird

Custom Firebird debuted in Sweet Sixteen. It was produced across 1968 (Original) 2018-2025 (Retool). The casting is credited to Harry Bradley (Original)Mark Jones (Retool). Reference sections include Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions, Door Line Versions.

Licensed Hot WheelsPontiac CarsOriginal 16Harry Bradley DesignsFirebird carsGM F-bodiesAmerican CarsVehicles with Movable Parts

Debut year1968

Debut seriesSweet Sixteen

Produced years1968 (Original) 2018-2025 (Retool)

DesignerHarry Bradley (Original)Mark Jones (Retool)

Collector no.6212

Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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Custom Firebird first appears in Sweet Sixteen. The current catalog tracks it across 1968 (Original) 2018-2025 (Retool). Designer credit is listed as Harry Bradley (Original)Mark Jones (Retool). Check Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

Licensed Hot Wheels
Pontiac Cars
Original 16
Harry Bradley Designs
Firebird cars
GM F-bodies

Exact variation matching

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Match the title to Custom Firebird before reading price claims.
Use 1968 (Original) 2018-2025 (Retool) as the production-window check.
Cross-check Description, USA Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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

Original sketch (Bruce Pascal collection) — Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.

Original artwork advertising the '68 line in a 1969 Mattel Catalog — Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.

1968 Firebird US Base — Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.

USA — Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.

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