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Olds 442 (1971)

Olds 442 (1971) debuted in Mainline. It was produced across 1971 only (original) 2004 – 2013 (retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Re-Tooled Versions, 2010 card.

Oldsmobile CarsLicensed Hot WheelsRed Line Club Membership CarsLarry Wood DesignsAmerican CarsHoliday Hot RodsSpecial LiveriesVehicles with Movable Parts
Debut year1971
Debut seriesMainline
Produced years1971 only (original) 2004 – 2013 (retool)
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.6467
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Olds442
Collector identity

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Olds 442 (1971) first appears in Mainline. The current catalog tracks it across 1971 only (original) 2004 – 2013 (retool). Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Re-Tooled Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Oldsmobile Cars
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Red Line Club Membership Cars
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • American Cars
  • Holiday Hot Rods
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Olds 442 (1971) before reading price claims.
  • Use 1971 only (original) 2004 – 2013 (retool) 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.

Brass no Spoiler prototype meant for Catalogs (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
base
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Resin model prototypes (Bruce Pascal)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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