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1981 Hot Wheels GMC Hauler — Hong Kong — Yellow · Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The Hong Kong yellow GMC Hauler debuted in the 1981 Steering Rigs release. It carries casting reference 1917 and toy number 1917. The French-made bright-yellow version shares those numbers, so check the country mark on the base when identifying a loose example.
Release details
- Casting reference
- 1917
- Toy / release no.
- #1917
- Year
- 1981
- Series
- Steering Rigs
- Body color
- Yellow
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Wheels
- Black Wall
- Base
- ZAMAC
- Windows / interior
- Clear; no separate interior
Identification
The Hauler was paired with a trailer in Steering Rigs. Compare the yellow finish and the Hong Kong base mark with the France-made #1917 version; the country stamp, rather than the toy number, distinguishes these two releases.
When evaluating a loose example, also record paint and tampo wear, wheel condition, base condition, and trailer completeness for the original Steering Rigs issue. Those condition details describe the individual car, not a separate factory variation.
GMC Hauler variation web
Compare this release with the other four documented 1:64 versions.
Source note
Hot Wheels Collectors Newsletter lists the 1981 Hong Kong #1917 version; HWC Garage records the yellow finish, Black Wall wheels, metal base and 1:64 scale. The year, toy number, series, country and visible finish should be considered together.
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