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Racebait 308

Racebait 308 debuted in Flying Colors. It was produced across 1978 - 2004. The casting is credited to Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Code 3, See also.

Tattoo MachinesFlying ColorsSpeedway SpecialsReal RidersThe Hot OnesFerrari CarsLicensed Hot WheelsItalian Cars
Debut year1978
Debut seriesFlying Colors
Produced years1978 - 2004
DesignerLarry Wood and Bob Rosas
Collector no.2021
Reference statusOpen catalog page
308 red
Collector identity

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Racebait 308 is listed with Flying Colors as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1978 - 2004. Known designer credit: Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Use the Description, Versions, Code 3 notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Tattoo Machines
  • Flying Colors
  • Speedway Specials
  • Real Riders
  • The Hot Ones
  • Ferrari Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Racebait 308 before reading price claims.
  • Use 1978 - 2004 as the production-window check.
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Reference images

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Wooden prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype Racebait 308 Left Side
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype Racebait 308 Right Side
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype White Hub Real Rider
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