The Hood Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
The Hood
The Hood debuted in 1971 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1971 – 1973. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, 1971 USA Versions, 1971 Hong Kong Versions, Black Roof Versions.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
The Hood first appears in 1971 Hot Wheels. The current catalog tracks it across 1971 – 1973. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, 1971 USA Versions, 1971 Hong Kong Versions before trusting a vague seller title.
- Larry Wood Designs
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Vehicles with Movable Parts
- Cars with exposed Engines
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to The Hood before reading price claims.
- Use 1971 – 1973 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, 1971 USA Versions before calling the variation exact.
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