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Old Number 5

Old Number 5 debuted in 1981 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1981 – 2003. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, See Also, Gallery.

Larry Wood DesignsHot Wheels by Collector NumberFire TrucksUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsFire EnginesDiscontinued VehiclesHall of Fame
Debut year1981
Debut series1981 Hot Wheels
Produced years1981 – 2003
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.1695
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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Old Number 5 first appears in 1981 Hot Wheels. The current catalog tracks it across 1981 – 2003. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, See Also before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Hot Wheels by Collector Number
  • Fire Trucks
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Fire Engines
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Old Number 5 before reading price claims.
  • Use 1981 – 2003 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
  • Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
Reference images

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

Brown Interior Prototype found in a 1981 Catalog
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype Card #1
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype Card #2
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype Card #3
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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