Description
The '35 Classic Caddy is a Hot Wheels licensed model designed by Larry Wood. It is modeled after the Cadillac Series 355. The Cadillac Series 355 was manufactured by Cadillac from 1931 to 1935. They were 8-cylinder cars, sold in several models: a 2-door club coupe, a 2-door convertible, 4-door convertible, a 4-door sedan a 4-door town car and a 4-door limousine.
The 1935 Model 355E was divided into three series, the Series 10, 20 and 30. Bodies on the Series 10 and 20 were built by coachbuilder Fisher and on the Series 30 by coachbuilder Fleetwood. Styling emphasized streamlining, including concealment of all chassis features except the wheels. Body construction was improved for better insulation against engine heat and reduction of engine, road and wind noise. The grille was V-shaped and sloping, set into a painted shell. Although restricted use of chrome was a feature of the overall ornamentation, a chrome plated radiator shell was available as an option. Horns and radiator filler cap were concealed under the hood. Teardrop Guide Multibeam headlights were mounted on streamlined supports attached to the fenders. Parking lamps were mounted on the headlight supports. Airfoil shaped fenders were brought low over the chassis. The hood sills were high with the entire fender shape molded into the radiator shell. A curious horizontal crease broke the nose contour of the fenders. Hoods extending nearly to the windshield carried shutter-type louvers in the side panel.
The diecast model features two spare tires with covers, an open driver's compartment and an enclosed passenger compartment. The model has the distinct grille and hood louvers.
Versions
The '35 Classic Caddy has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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- | 1982 | 1982 Hot Wheels | Beige w/ Beige fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Brown | BW | 3252 | Hong Kong | ||
- | 1983 | 1983 Hot Wheels | Maroon w/ Maroon fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Brown | WW | 3252 | Malaysia | ||
- | 1983 | 1983 Hot Wheels | Maroon w/ Maroon fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Burgundy | BW | 3252 | Malaysia | ||
44 | 1989 | 1989 Hot Wheels Classics | Metalflake Dark Blue w/ Dark Purple fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | White Wall BW | 2529 | Malaysia | ||
44 | 1989 | 1989 Hot Wheels Classics | Met. Silver w/Pink Plastic fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | WW | 1543 | Malaysia | ||
1990 | California Customs | Gold Chrome w/Dark Blue Plastic fenders | Blue and White "Studio Limo" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | WW | 3371 | Malaysia | |||
1990 | California Customs | Gold Chrome w/Gold Chrome Plastic fenders | Blue and White "Studio Limo" tampos | Blue tinted / Metal | Clear | Red | WW | 3371 | Malaysia | |||
1992 | Museum of American Heritage | White w/Blue Plastic fenders | Blue and Red "Museum of American Heritage" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Blue | WW | 4901 | Malaysia | |||
1992 | Museum of American Heritage | White w/Red Plastic fenders | Blue and Red "Museum of American Heritage" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Blue | WW | 4901 | Malaysia | |||
1995 | 1995 Treasure Hunts #9 of 12 | Metalflake Green w/Green Plastic fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | Gold PC5 | 13357 | Malaysia | |||
1995 | Service Merchandise 16-car set | Chrome w/Chrome Plastic fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | RL | Malaysia | ||||
1996 | American Classics 3-pack | Metalflake Green w/Metalflake Green Plastic fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gray | Chrome Hub RR | Malaysia | Black running boards | |||
#44 | 1996 | 1996 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Blue w/Black Plastic fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | 5SP | 2529 | Malaysia | ||
#44 | 1997 | 1997 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Blue w/Black Plastic fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | SB | 2529 | Malaysia | ||
695 | 1998 | Tropicool Series | Red with Black fenders | "Jammin' Tours" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Smoke | Tan | 3SP | ||||
695 | 1998 | Tropicool Series | Red with Black fenders | "Jammin' Tours" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Smoke | Tan | WSP | ||||
1999 | Show Biz 5-Pack | Metalflake Dark Purple | Silver, Black, White "Aldo's Tuxedo Rental" | Unpainted / Metal | Gray Tint | Black | WSP | |||||
115 | 2001 | Mainline | Metalflake Gold | White, Metalflake Red "35 CADILLAC" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | WSP | 50645 | Malaysia | Know as "1935 Cadillac" | |
122 / 220 | 2003 | 2003 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Dark Green w/ Black fenders | Silver HW logo on right side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | WSP | 57097 | Malaysia | Named 1935 Cadillac | |
191 | 2004 | Pride Ride | Purple | Black and White flames on roof and hood | Metal | Smoke | Silver | B3788 | Thailand | |||
155 | 2005 | Mainline | Gold with black fenders | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | WSP | H9063 | Malaysia | ||
4/8 | 2007 | Fright Cars Series | Black with Dark Red fenders | White, Orange and Red flames on sides and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Red | Red | WWRRBNG | M3076 | Thailand | Wal-Mart Exclusive | |
N/A | 2007 | Fright Cars 5-Pack | Light Green with Black fenders | Olive Green, Yellow and Black flames on sides and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Yellow | Black | WSP | L7883 | Thailand | Target Exclusive | |
2/8 | 2009 | 2009 Valentine's Day Cars | Flat Black with Metalflake Red fenders | Black, Silver, and Gold tampos that make up hearts on sides and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Red | Milky Yellow | Gold 10SP | N8575 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive | |
1/6 | 2009 | 2009 Valentine's Day Cars | Pearl White with Gray fenders | Gray, Black and Gold tampos tampos that make up hearts on sides and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | Gold 10SP | N8294 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | |
- | 2012 | 2012 Cars of the Decades | Black over Metalflake Olive with Dark Gray fenders | Dark Gray scallop on sides, Olive stripe on hood | Clear | White | White | WSP | Malaysia |