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Double Header

The Double Header is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted in the 1973 Hot Wheels range of vehicles. It was only produced for one year and is somewhat difficult to find. It features two jet engines on the sides and a large wing on the rear. It was manufactured in the Hong Kong factory and was painted various Enamel colors, of which Red, Dark Blue and Light Blue are the most common. It only came with blue tinted glass and a black interior. All colors could be found with 'Through-Hole' Redline wheels on the front and r…

Paul Tam DesignsLarry Wood DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsDiscontinued VehiclesVehicles with Multiple Engines1:64Cars with exposed Engines
Debut year1973
Debut series1973 Hot Wheels
Produced years1973
DesignerPaul Tam and Larry Wood
Collector no.5880
Reference statusOpen catalog page
73 double header light green
Collector identity

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Double Header is listed with 1973 Hot Wheels as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1973. Known designer credit: Paul Tam and Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Paul Tam Designs
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Vehicles with Multiple Engines
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Double Header before reading price claims.
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Reference images

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Group of Double Headers. The black one has been repainted by its original owner.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Base Detail
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Rear View
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Blue
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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