Mysterion Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Mysterion
The Mysterion is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted in the 2001 Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth 4-Car Set in the 100% Hot Wheels Series. It is based on the real-life Mysterion which was a custom Hot Rod designed and built by Ed Roth in 1963. It featured two Ford engines and a bubble-top roof. After being featured on the front cover of Rod & Custom Magazine September 1963 and appearing at many car shows throughout the USA, the Mysterion changed hands several times and eventually was rediscovered in such poor condition that the…
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Mysterion first appears in Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth 4-Car Set. The current catalog tracks it across 2001. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 2001 First Released
- 100% Hot Wheels
- Hot Rods
- American Cars
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- Larry Wood Designs
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- Use 2001 as the production-window check.
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