1968 Hot Wheels
US - Cheetah & Python (6216) - [1968-71]
US - Cheetah & Python (6216) - [1968-71]
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"CHEETAH" chassis
Courtesy of Mike Stephenson
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Mike Stephenson -
Thomas Kowalke -
  none known  
The 1st versions all had the name "Cheetah" on the chassis.
  Mattel prematurely used the name before acquiring the rights, so the name was changed to "Python". 
6216 - "CHEETAH" named ChassisReproductionsNone are known -
Prototypes - CHEETAH
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  Purple w/Turn Signals  
Mike Otte
  Name changed to Python on a raised pad covering the previous CHEETAH nane   -
Prototypes - Python
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