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Flat Out 442

1979Speedway Specials1979 - 1984 (Original) 2012 (Retool)Larry Wood
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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.

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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.

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