Mantis (Gran Toros)
Mantis is a rear-engined prototype concept car originally designed by Ira Gilford for the 1970 Hot Wheels lineup. It is notable for its double bubble canopy design and has gone through numerous renames over the years. This model features an opening canopy and engine bay. This model was created specifically for the Gran Toros line and was not featured in any of the original Mebetoys lineups. Compared to the original Mantis, this rendition features a single-piece opening canopy that retains the appearance of the Man…
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Mantis (Gran Toros) is listed with Gran Toros as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1970 – 1973. Known designer credit: Mebetoys. Use the Description, Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.
- 1970 First Released
- Gran Toros
- Mebetoys
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
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