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Dragster (1989)

This casting resembles a generic top-fuel dragster and is only included in the Drag Strip Duel set. The casting features two different body styles but are largely identical in construction; both castings have a plastic body. This casting never officially had a name and is simply described as a "Dragster" on the box. This was Michael Kollins's first Hot Wheels design.

1989 First ReleasedDiscontinued VehiclesMichael Kollins DesignsDragstersCentral-Drive Cars1:64
Debut year1989
Debut seriesDrag Strip Duel
Produced years1989 only
DesignerMichael Kollins
Collector no.2032
Reference statusOpen catalog page
1989-DragSDuel2 (Large)
Collector identity

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Dragster (1989) is listed with Drag Strip Duel as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1989 only. Known designer credit: Michael Kollins. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 1989 First Released
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Michael Kollins Designs
  • Dragsters
  • Central-Drive Cars
  • 1:64
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Dragster (1989) before reading price claims.
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Reference images

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Drag Strip Duel set in a 1989 Mattel catalog
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Drag Strip Duel set in a 1990 Mattel catalog
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Found in a 1991 Mattel Catalog
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Drag Strip Duel
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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