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What-4

What-4 debuted in 1971 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1971 – 1972. The casting is credited to Bob Lovejoy. Reference sections include Description, Versions, See Also, Gallery.

Bob Lovejoy DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsVehicles with Movable PartsDiscontinued VehiclesVehicles with Multiple EnginesCars with exposed Engines1:64
Debut year1971
Debut series1971 Hot Wheels
Produced years1971 – 1972
DesignerBob Lovejoy
Collector no.6001
Reference statusOpen catalog page

What-4
Collector identity

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What-4 first appears in 1971 Hot Wheels. The current catalog tracks it across 1971 – 1972. Designer credit is listed as Bob Lovejoy. Check Description, Versions, See Also before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Bob Lovejoy Designs
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Vehicles with Multiple Engines
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to What-4 before reading price claims.
  • Use 1971 – 1972 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.

Big scale mold prototype (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Original drawing (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
What-4 Group photo, note the clear glass on the green version and all three different colored interiors.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Crumbler What-4 in Magenta
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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