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Odd Rod

Odd Rod is a 1930s roadster converted to become a dragster. It features a transparent front portion; it is likely the first vehicle to have such a design feature. The Odd Rod has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Larry Wood DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsConvertiblesHot RodsCars with exposed Engines1:64Hot Wheels Original DesignsFlying Colors
Debut year1977
Debut seriesFlying Colors
Produced years1977 - 1984
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.9642
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Odd Rod RLR
Collector identity

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Odd Rod is listed with Flying Colors as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1977 - 1984. Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Convertibles
  • Hot Rods
  • Cars with exposed Engines
  • 1:64
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Odd Rod before reading price claims.
  • Use 1977 - 1984 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Real Riders Prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Black unreleased prototype (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Flying Colors 1977
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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