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Taurus Stocker (1998, basic)

The Ford Taurus Stocker (1998) (Basic) this is the Basic version matched with the 98 Taurus Stocker casting. Basic versions of a casting means that it is a lighter, cheaper, and more track friendly than it's Premium counterpart. The casting bares a similar look to the Ford Taurus Stocker (Basic)(2000) but when compared there are multiple casting differences. Unlike the 2000 Taurus Stocker vs 2004 Taurus Stocker where the difference is a slight change in the front bumper (thus a simple retool), the Ford Taurus Stoc…

Ford VehiclesStock Cars1998 First ReleasedLicensed Hot WheelsAmerican CarsRacing VehiclesDiscontinued VehiclesPro Racing
Debut year1998
Debut series1998 Basic Pro Racing
Produced years1998 - 1999
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.17420
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Rouchse racing taurus
Collector identity

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Taurus Stocker (1998, basic) is listed with 1998 Basic Pro Racing as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1998 - 1999. Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Ford Vehicles
  • Stock Cars
  • 1998 First Released
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • American Cars
  • Racing Vehicles
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Taurus Stocker (1998, basic) before reading price claims.
  • Use 1998 - 1999 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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'98 Premium vs '98 Basic
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
'98 Basic vs '00 Basic Front
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
'98 Basic vs '00 Basic Front. Notice the different grilles
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
'98 Basic vs '00 Basic Front. Notice the '00 Basic is bigger and sides are more smoother
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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