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Classic '57 T-Bird

Classic '57 T-Bird debuted in 1969 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1969 (Original) 2012 (Retool). The casting is credited to Ira Gilford. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, Re-Tooled Versions, Similar Castings.

Ira Gilford DesignsFord VehiclesLicensed Hot WheelsT-BirdsAmerican CarsRed Line Club Membership CarsVehicles with Movable PartsConvertibles
Debut year1969
Debut series1969 Hot Wheels
Produced years1969 (Original) 2012 (Retool)
DesignerIra Gilford
Collector no.6252
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Classictbird
Collector identity

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Classic '57 T-Bird is listed with 1969 Hot Wheels as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1969 (Original) 2012 (Retool). Known designer credit: Ira Gilford. Use the Description, Original Versions, Re-Tooled Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Ira Gilford Designs
  • Ford Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • T-Birds
  • American Cars
  • Red Line Club Membership Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Classic '57 T-Bird before reading price claims.
  • Use 1969 (Original) 2012 (Retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Original 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 #7
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Emanuel Gold prototype (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
HK Classic '57-'Bird
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
USA Classic '57-'Bird
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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