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Old No. 3

Old #3 is a depiction of a 1920s-style race car. This casting was originally designed as a replica of the Marmon Wasp but was modified into an unlicensed, generic antique race car. The Old #3 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

2001 First EditionsConnect CarsMark Jones DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsMystery ModelsRacing VehiclesCentral-Drive Cars
Debut year2001
Debut series2001 First Editions
Produced years2001 – 2013
DesignerMark Jones
Collector no.28750
Reference statusOpen catalog page

OLD -3
Collector identity

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Old No. 3 first appears in 2001 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2001 – 2013. Designer credit is listed as Mark Jones. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.

  • 2001 First Editions
  • Connect Cars
  • Mark Jones Designs
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Mystery Models
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Old No. 3 before reading price claims.
  • Use 2001 – 2013 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Later resin prototype from 2001 poster. Features skinny 5SP and no rear spare tire.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Old #3 as a playable car in Hot Wheels Burnin' Rubber
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Old #3 2001 First Editions
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Old #3 2001 First Editions unpackaged
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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