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Ambulance (1970)

Ambulance (1970) debuted in Heavyweights. It was produced across 1970 (Original) 2011 (Retool). The casting is credited to Ira Gilford. Reference sections include Description, 1970 Versions, 2011 Retooled Versions, Gallery.

Unlicensed Hot WheelsHeavyweightsIra Gilford DesignsHot Wheels Original DesignsAmbulanceVehicles with Movable PartsEmergency Vehicles1:64
Debut year1970
Debut seriesHeavyweights
Produced years1970 (Original) 2011 (Retool)
DesignerIra Gilford
Collector no.6451
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Ambulance1970
Collector identity

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Ambulance (1970) is listed with Heavyweights as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1970 (Original) 2011 (Retool). Known designer credit: Ira Gilford. Use the Description, 1970 Versions, 2011 Retooled Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Heavyweights
  • Ira Gilford Designs
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Ambulance
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Ambulance (1970) before reading price claims.
  • Use 1970 (Original) 2011 (Retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, 1970 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.

1970 Fan Club magazine Car/Image #54
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Brass Prototype (Randy Leffingwell)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
RLC 2011 R8399
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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