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Ferrari California

Ferrari California debuted in 2009 New Models. It was produced across 2009 - 2012. The casting is credited to John Violette. Reference sections include Description, Versions, 2009 card, Gallery.

2009 New ModelsFerrari CarsJohn Violette DesignsSpeed MachinesLicensed Hot WheelsItalian CarsDiscontinued VehiclesConvertibles
Debut year2009
Debut series2009 New Models
Produced years2009 - 2012
DesignerJohn Violette
Collector no.N4041
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Sketch FerrariCalifornia
Collector identity

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Ferrari California is listed with 2009 New Models as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2009 - 2012. Known designer credit: John Violette. Use the Description, Versions, 2009 card notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2009 New Models
  • Ferrari Cars
  • John Violette Designs
  • Speed Machines
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Italian Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Ferrari California before reading price claims.
  • Use 2009 - 2012 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Artwork by John Violette found on the 2009 Hot Wheels 23rd Convention Signed Esheet.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Signed ESheet by John Violette 2009 Hot Wheels 23rd Convention.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Sketch by John Violette on 2009 poster.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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