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'56 Hi-Tail Hauler

1977Flying Colors1977 - 1987 (original) 2009 (retool)Larry Wood and Bob Rosas
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'56 Hi-Tail Hauler debuted in Flying Colors. It was produced across 1977 - 1987 (original) 2009 (retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, Retooled Versions, See Also.

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'56 Hi-Tail Hauler debuted in Flying Colors. It was produced across 1977 - 1987 (original) 2009 (retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, Retooled Versions, See Also.

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Wood & Resin model prototype for the bikes used on the '56 Hi-Tail Hauler (Randy Leffingwell)
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32nd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Autograph Poster by Bob Rosas
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The Heavies '56 Hi-Tail Hauler 9647
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Mail-Away PATCH SUPER STREETERS
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