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2017 Hot Wheels Cadillac Elmiraj DVB45 — Casting Info · Complete Collector’s Guide
2017 Hot Wheels Cadillac Elmiraj DVB45, from Factory Fresh · 5/10 · #105/365. One of seven documented releases of Hot Wheels’ Cadillac Elmiraj casting.
Release identification
DVB45 is the steel-blue metalflake entry in the 2017 Factory Fresh series. It shares the 5/10 series position with white DTX54 but has its own mainline number, #105/365, and distinct toy code.
The Elmiraj body shape stays consistent across the casting family. For this specific release, compare the finish and toy code first, then use the series marking and any original packaging to confirm the match.
This is a collector identification record. It documents the car’s release details and its place among the seven Elmiraj issues.
Variation Web
- Documented release2015 · Midnight blue · CFH11Street Power · #25/250 · Midnight blue metalflake
- Documented release2015 · Dark red · CFL42Street Power · #25/250 · Dark red metalflake
- Documented release2016 · Black · DHP99HW Exotics · 5/10 · #75/250 · Black metalflake
- Documented release2017 · Pearl white · DTX54Factory Fresh · 5/10 · #8/365 · Pearl white
- This release2017 · Steel blue · DVB45Factory Fresh · 5/10 · #105/365 · Steel-blue metalflake
- Documented release2019 · Burgundy · GBB92Throwback Series 1 · 8/8 · Target Retro · Burgundy / light maroon
- Documented release2020 · Dark blue · GHP50HW Exotics 5-Pack · Dark blue
Release specifications
| Release year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Toy code | DVB45 |
| Series | Factory Fresh · 5/10 |
| Mainline number | #105/365 |
| Finish | Steel-blue metalflake |
| Scale | 1:64 |
| Casting | Cadillac Elmiraj |
Release details cross-checked against HWC Garage’s Cadillac Elmiraj records.
Carded package detail
Value Research
For this 2017 DVB45 issue, confirm the toy code and steel-blue metalflake finish before comparing examples. Compare like with like: this release’s Factory Fresh · 5/10 · #105/365 context, package type, condition and completeness all affect whether two listings represent the same item.
Series placement and finish help identify the exact issue, but neither alone establishes scarcity or market value.
Collector FAQs
How do I identify the 2017 DVB45 Cadillac Elmiraj?
Check for the DVB45 toy code, then compare the steel-blue metalflake finish and Factory Fresh · 5/10 · #105/365 release context. If the car is loose, use those details together rather than relying on color alone.
What distinguishes this Elmiraj from the other releases?
This record documents the 2017 DVB45 version. Its listed finish and series or package placement distinguish it in the seven-release family web above.
Does its series number mean it is a different casting?
No. The series number identifies the model’s place in that lineup; it does not create a separate casting. Match the release code and finish to identify this issue.