The Vantom Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
The Vantom
The Vantom is a van model designed by George Soulakis introduced in 1976; it is of a fictional design. This was the only new casting in the Sizzlers II line; all other castings in the Sizzlers II line were reused Sizzlers castings. The casting was used until 1978 when the Sizzlers II line was discontinued. The Vantom has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
The Vantom first appears in Sizzlers II. The current catalog tracks it across 1976 – 1978. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood and George Soulakis. Check Description, Versions before trusting a vague seller title.
- Sizzlers
- Larry Wood Designs
- George Soulakis Designs
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to The Vantom before reading price claims.
- Use 1976 – 1978 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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