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Flat Out 442

This racing version of an Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 was introduced as the Flat Out 442 in 1979 in orange. It was also available in the Criss-Cross Crash set, and the Hot Wheels (Board) Game produced by Golden. A fire extinguisher can be found on the floorplan of the interior.

Larry Wood DesignsCars with open grillesOldsmobile CarsLicensed Hot WheelsThe Hot Ones1979 First ReleasedAmerican CarsOlds 442
Debut year1979
Debut seriesSpeedway Specials
Produced years1979 - 1984 (Original) 2012 (Retool)
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.2506
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Flat Out OrgR
Collector identity

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Flat Out 442 is listed with Speedway Specials as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1979 - 1984 (Original) 2012 (Retool). Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Cars with open grilles
  • Oldsmobile Cars
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • The Hot Ones
  • 1979 First Released
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Flat Out 442 before reading price claims.
  • Use 1979 - 1984 (Original) 2012 (Retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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Larry Wood Resin Prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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