El Rey Special Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
El Rey Special
El Rey Special debuted in Flying Colors. It was produced across 1974 – 1985 (original) 2011 – 2013 (retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Original Tool Versions, Retooled Versions, Gallery.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
El Rey Special first appears in Flying Colors. The current catalog tracks it across 1974 – 1985 (original) 2011 – 2013 (retool). Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Original Tool Versions, Retooled Versions before trusting a vague seller title.
- 1974 Flying Colors
- Larry Wood Designs
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- The Hot Ones
- Racing Vehicles
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to El Rey Special before reading price claims.
- Use 1974 – 1985 (original) 2011 – 2013 (retool) as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Original Tool Versions before calling the variation exact.
- Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
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