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Ford Focus (2001)

This casting depicts a pro stock Ford Focus as campaigned by the late Shaun Carlson in 2000. The car was built on, in Carlson's own words, "a bare Ford Focus body shell that was primered" that was shipped to him in a giant crate as the car had yet to be released to the public eye at the time. The car featured an Esslinger engine and a MoTec M48 ECU; Shaun's brother Trevor worked on the car as well. The casting's wing can be tilted back and forth into two positions, although this does not appear to have been an int…

2001 First EditionsEric Tscherne DesignsFord VehiclesLicensed Hot WheelsFocus CarsRacing Vehicles100% PreferredDiscontinued Vehicles
Debut year2001
Debut series2001 First Editions
Produced years2001 - 2007
DesignerEric Tscherne
Collector no.28770
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Sketch Ford Focus
Collector identity

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Ford Focus (2001) is listed with 2001 First Editions as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2001 - 2007. Known designer credit: Eric Tscherne. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2001 First Editions
  • Eric Tscherne Designs
  • Ford Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Focus Cars
  • Racing Vehicles
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Reference images

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Sketch by Eric Tscherne.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
2000's Hot Wheels Website Sketch by Eric Tscherne archived asset.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Unpainted Prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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