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Mean Machine (1971)

Mean Machine is a fantasy casting resembling that of a customized chopper motorcycle. The casting comes with a Track-Rack similar to all other RRRumblers castings. The name would later be reused for an unrelated casting in 1991.

1971 First ReleasedDiscontinued VehiclesRRRumblersLarry Wood DesignsBob Lovejoy DesignsMotorcyclesUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original Designs
Debut year1971
Debut seriesRRRumblers
Produced years1971 only
DesignerBob Lovejoy and Larry Wood
Collector no.6031
Reference statusOpen catalog page
1971 RRRumblers Mean Machine Orange
Collector identity

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Mean Machine (1971) is listed with RRRumblers as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1971 only. Known designer credit: Bob Lovejoy and Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 1971 First Released
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • RRRumblers
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Bob Lovejoy Designs
  • Motorcycles
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Mean Machine (1971) before reading price claims.
  • Use 1971 only as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
  • Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
Reference images

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