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• • 1972
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Molded Colors - Color Rarity
Mattel Official Colors
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    Bahama Gold
    Common
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    Kelly Green
    Common
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    Fire Orange
    Uncommon
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    Nutmeg Brown
    HTF
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    Brown
    Rare
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    Speed Steed
    Retail Sales
    
    • 1971 -             2 Sold
    • 1972 - 283,965 Sold
    • 1973 -   19,333 Sold
    • 1974 -   17,016 Sold
    • 1975 -           -3 Returns
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    Tot   - 320,313 Sold
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    Speed Steed
    Set Inclusions
    
    • Hairy Hurdle - 163,460
    • Rip Rider       -   63,939
    • Speed Pak    -     2,424
    • Great 8           -   54,925
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    Total               - 284,748
  
  
  
  Total sales (Retail and Set Inclusions) are beleived to be 605,061
    Released Jan-72 which is part of Mattel's 1971 Fiscal Year which starts in February  
  Rider - Maroon only

The orginal project name was "Ghost" and was supposed to have been made in Ghostly Green compared to the White it was eventually made in. To be released with a Top Hat Rider.

Almost all parts were manufactured in the USA and shipped to Mexico for assembly before being sent back to the USA for distribution. Only the Riders(Hong Kong) and Motors(Japan) were made elsewhere.

Mattel created February-72 to April-72


Fire Orange with Yellow molded engine
The Chrome over Yellow engines have been found so far in Fire Orange & Nutmeg Brown cars.