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'55 Chevy (1982)

'55 Chevy (1982) debuted in The Hot Ones. It was produced across 1982 - 2001. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Code 3, Gallery.

Larry Wood DesignsChevrolet VehiclesLicensed Hot WheelsAmerican CarsHot Wheels by Collector Number1991 (First Time In Happy Meal Toys)Final Run SeriesDiscontinued Vehicles
Debut year1982
Debut seriesThe Hot Ones
Produced years1982 - 2001
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.5179
Reference statusOpen catalog page
55Chevy82HotOnes
Collector identity

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'55 Chevy (1982) is listed with The Hot Ones as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1982 - 2001. Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Code 3 notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Chevrolet Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • American Cars
  • Hot Wheels by Collector Number
  • 1991 (First Time In Happy Meal Toys)
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to '55 Chevy (1982) before reading price claims.
  • Use 1982 - 2001 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Larry Wood Prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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