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Custom '56 Volkswagen Drag Beetle

The Custom '56 Volkswagen Drag Beetle has come out in the following versions:

Volkswagen VehiclesHot Wheels Garage2014 Cool Classics2011 First ReleasedPhil Riehlman DesignsLicensed Hot WheelsGerman CarsSpecial Liveries
Debut year2011
Debut seriesHot Wheels Garage: Volkswagen
Produced years2011 - Present
DesignerPhil Riehlman
Collector no.T8306
Reference statusOpen catalog page
2011G-VW-C56VDB (Large)
Collector identity

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Custom '56 Volkswagen Drag Beetle is listed with Hot Wheels Garage: Volkswagen as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2011 - Present. Known designer credit: Phil Riehlman. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Volkswagen Vehicles
  • Hot Wheels Garage
  • 2014 Cool Classics
  • 2011 First Released
  • Phil Riehlman Designs
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Custom '56 Volkswagen Drag Beetle before reading price claims.
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