
Casting: Red Baron

Years of Production:
1973
Country of Origin:
Hong Kong
Casting Variations:
None Known
Paint Colors and Variations:
Enamel Red
Interior Colors:
Black Plastic Interior, No Dashboard or Steering Wheel
Other versions of same Casting:
* 1970 Red Baron *
* 1974 Red Baron *
Comments:
The 1973 version of the Red Baron is derived from the 1970 Red Baron Tom Daniels designed casting.
It was re-issued in 1974 and survived well into the blackwall era.

1970 - 1973 - 1974
The three versions of the Red Baron are shown here. For 1973, some changes were made:
* The front wheels were changed to the through hole type
* The dashboard and steering wheel are omitted
* All four wheels have crush guards.
For 1974, some changes were made:
* All four wheels are through hole type
* Crush guards on the front wheels are omitted
* The dashboard and steering wheel are restored
* The point on the helmet is rounded off

Red Baron Bases: 1970 - 1973 - 1974
Changes to the base were also made:
* Crush Guards added in 1973 and partially removed for 1974
* Weighted area in front modified for 1974
* The front end of the base extended for 1974, some have a hole.

1973 Red Baron

1973 Red Baron

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