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'52 Chevy (100%)

The '52 Chevy is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted in the collector-aimed (100% Hot Wheels) Showcase Hot Wheels: Kool & Kustom Series. It features an opening hood which reveals a detailed engine. It was used three times before being discontinued. The '52 Chevy has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

2005 First Released2005 Showcase Hot Wheels2006 Kalifornia Kustoms100% Hot Wheels 40th AnniversaryChevrolet VehiclesAmerican CarsLicensed Hot Wheels100% Hot Wheels
Debut year2005
Debut seriesShowcase Hot Wheels: Kool & Kustom
Produced years2005 - 2008
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.J7749
Reference statusOpen catalog page
'52ChevyKK
Collector identity

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'52 Chevy (100%) is listed with Showcase Hot Wheels: Kool & Kustom as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2005 - 2008. Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2005 First Released
  • 2005 Showcase Hot Wheels
  • 2006 Kalifornia Kustoms
  • 100% Hot Wheels 40th Anniversary
  • Chevrolet Vehicles
  • American Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to '52 Chevy (100%) before reading price claims.
  • Use 2005 - 2008 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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Kalifornia Kustoms 2006
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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