Rocket Oil Special

About this casting

Rocket Oil Special is a Hot Wheels first listed in 2002. TDG has 5 linked variation pages for it so far.

What to check before you match it

• Check the wheels and the base before you lock the match.
• Compare body color, stripes, tampo, and side print.
• Use a front photo, side photo, rear photo, and base photo when you can.
• If the car is carded or boxed, compare the package, collector number, and barcode too.
• If you still are not sure, save it as a candidate and keep gathering proof.

What TDG has so far

• 5 variation pages linked
• Release years on file: 2002 to 2021
• Series on file: 2002 First Editions, Wastelanders, 2005 Open Stock
• Image status: Owned exact image on file
• Research confidence: Medium

Known variations

5 variation pages are linked right now. Release years on file: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2021.

• Rocket Oil Special – 2002 #048 2002 First Editions
• Rocket Oil Special – 2004 #164 Wastelanders
• Rocket Oil Special – 2005 2005 Open Stock
• Rocket Oil Special – 2021 #158 HW Art Cars
• Rocket Oil Special – 2021 #158 (2nd Color) HW Art Cars

Next step

Start with the casting page if you only know the basic car. Move to the variation page when you can confirm wheels, base, color, and package details.

• Open the value page
• Use photo ID
• Save it to your garage