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Casting reference

Carabo

Carabo debuted in 1970 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1970, 1974 - 1979. The casting is credited to Ira Gilford. Reference sections include Description, Hong Kong Versions, USA Versions, CIPSA Versions.

Licensed Hot WheelsIra Gilford DesignsAlfa Romeo CarsConcept CarsItalian CarsVehicles with Movable PartsDiscontinued Vehicles1:64
Debut year1970
Debut series1970 Hot Wheels
Produced years1970, 1974 - 1979
DesignerIra Gilford
Collector no.6420
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Carabo
Collector identity

Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.

Carabo is listed with 1970 Hot Wheels as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1970, 1974 - 1979. Known designer credit: Ira Gilford. Use the Description, Hong Kong Versions, USA Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Ira Gilford Designs
  • Alfa Romeo Cars
  • Concept Cars
  • Italian Cars
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Carabo before reading price claims.
  • Use 1970, 1974 - 1979 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Hong Kong 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 #48
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1970 Fan Club NEW Castings Art
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Resin Painted Prototype (Bruce Pascal Collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Grid Prototype (Bruce Pascal Collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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