MUNCLE MIKES · CASTING GUIDE
Double HeaderTwo jet pods and a broad rear spoiler
Double Header’s twin side-mounted engines make the shape easy to recognize. They also leave plenty of exposed edges to check. Look at both pods and the rear spoiler before letting the paint color decide the purchase.
The 1973 Hong Kong casting
Larry Wood designed Double Header. Its original production is documented in 1973, with a black interior extending over the upper deck and blue-tinted glazing.
The underside has a single intake and dual exhaust detail. Photograph the whole base rather than only the copyright mark, then compare it with the visible body and wheel arrangement.
Rear wheels and paint belong in the same comparison
Capped and through-hole rear-wheel versions are recorded, but capped wheels are not documented for every color. Note front and rear wheel construction separately.
The enamel finishes vary in shade. Some examples also have a white undercoat, so a chip exposing white does not automatically prove repainting. Equally, an undercoat by itself cannot authenticate an individual car.
Use consistent lighting and ask about restoration. An unusual combination deserves investigation before it earns an error or prototype label.
Check the projecting parts and the package
Inspect the ends of both jet pods, the spoiler edges and their joins for breaks, glue or distortion. Do not use the spoiler as a handle. Check the glazing and axle alignment separately from the paint.
Original examples are documented in blisters and bagged two-packs. Confirm the format and exact contents offered: another vehicle in a reference photograph is not necessarily included.
A worn but complete car and a bright repaired one can both suit a collection, provided the description makes the distinction clear. Compare the Sweet 16 guide for another distinctive 1973 casting.
