Dumpin’ A Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Dumpin' A
The Dumpin' A is a Hot Wheels Original Model designed by Larry Wood. It is designed to look like a 1927 Ford Model A that's converted into a dump truck. The Ford Model A was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company, after its predecessor, the Model T. First produced on October 20, 1927, but not sold until December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T, which had been produced for 18 years. By 4 February 1929, one million Model As had been sold, and by 24 July, two million. The engine was a water-cooled L-…
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Dumpin' A first appears in Oldies But Goodies. The current catalog tracks it across 1979 – 1984 (original) 2012 – 2013 (retool). Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
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