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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.

HeavyweightsIra Gilford DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsVehicles with Movable Parts1:64Two-Seaters
Debut year1971
Debut series1971 Heavyweights
Produced years1971
DesignerIra Gilford
Collector no.6018
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Fueltanker
Collector identity

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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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Reference images

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Prototype (Randy Leffingwell)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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