Dark Shadow Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Dark Shadow
The Dark Shadow is a sports car designed by George Soulakis introduced in 1978; it is based on the Lotus Esprit. This casting was discontinued with the rest of the Sizzlers line in 1978; the car may have been designed to glow in the dark. The Dark Shadow has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
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Dark Shadow first appears in Night Ridin' Sizzlers. The current catalog tracks it across 1978 only. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood and George Soulakis. Check Description, Versions before trusting a vague seller title.
- Sizzlers
- George Soulakis Designs
- Larry Wood Designs
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- 1:64
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- Match the title to Dark Shadow before reading price claims.
- Use 1978 only as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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