Fuel Tanker Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Fuel Tanker
The Fuel Tanker is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted in the 1971 Heavyweights. 'The Heavyweights' was a series of futuristic trucks designed by Ira Gilford. The Fuel Tanker was only produced in one color; Enamel White. It could be found with either a white or dark brown interior and was packaged with a plastic 'Collectors Button'. It has two black fuel hoses in the rear that can be extended by hand.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Fuel Tanker first appears in 1971 Heavyweights. The current catalog tracks it across 1971. Designer credit is listed as Ira Gilford. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- Heavyweights
- Ira Gilford Designs
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Vehicles with Movable Parts
- 1:64
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- Match the title to Fuel Tanker before reading price claims.
- Use 1971 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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