Rocket Oil Special Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Rocket Oil Special
Rocket Oil Special is an unlicensed casting resembling a land speed record car from the 1920s or 1930s. It features two distinctive side strakes which act as tanks; these side strakes have been removed from certain releases and replaced with a set of long exhaust pipes. It also has a V16 engine. The casting was given a retool in 2021, using slightly less metal on the body; despite this the casting still retains a metal-metal construction.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Rocket Oil Special first appears in 2002 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2002 – Present. Designer credit is listed as Phil Riehlman. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 2002 First Editions
- Phil Riehlman Designs
- Holiday Hot Rods
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Convertibles
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to Rocket Oil Special before reading price claims.
- Use 2002 – Present 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.
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