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Volkswagen (1974)

Volkswagen (1974) debuted in Flying Colors. It was produced across 1974 – 1980. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Similar Casting and Names, Gallery.

Ira Gilford DesignsVolkswagen Group CarsVolkswagen VehiclesLicensed Hot WheelsGerman CarsVolkswagen BeetleHerfy's PromotionCompact cars
Debut year1974
Debut seriesFlying Colors
Produced years1974 – 1980
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.7620
Reference statusOpen catalog page
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Collector identity

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Volkswagen (1974) is listed with Flying Colors as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1974 – 1980. Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Similar Casting and Names notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Ira Gilford Designs
  • Volkswagen Group Cars
  • Volkswagen Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • German Cars
  • Volkswagen Beetle
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Volkswagen (1974) before reading price claims.
  • Use 1974 – 1980 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.

Grid Prototype (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Unreleased variant (Bruce Pascal collection)
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