Description[]
The '55 Chevy was issued into the line-up in 1982. For its first release, it was made in Hong Kong and issued with that base for only one year. It was later changed to a Malaysia-stamped base, because production was moved from Hong Kong to Malaysia later that same year. Despite this short run, both the Hong Kong and Malaysia castings of the original first release retain the same value.
For 1991 models, the base became plastic. For 1992 Model Year the casting was modified. The hood scoop (separate piece) was removed. The base was plastic.
Versions[]
The '55 Chevy 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 | Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1982 | The Hot Ones | Red | Orange & yellow flames on hood; "55 CHEVY FEVER" on sides | ZAMAC | Black | N/A | GHO | 5179 | Hong Kong | |||
1982 | The Hot Ones | Red | Orange & yellow flames on hood; "55 CHEVY FEVER" on sides | ZAMAC | Black | N/A | GHO | 5179 | Malaysia | |||
1986 | The Hot Ones | Red & White | None | ZAMAC | Black | N/A | GHO | 2523 | Malaysia | |||
1987 | Speed Fleet | Red & White | None | ZAMAC | Black | N/A | GHO | 2523 | Malaysia | |||
1988 | Color Racers | Metallic Pink to Light Pink | Orange, Blue flames, White "55" "CHEVY" | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | N/A | BW | 7267 (Single Pack)
5600 (3 Pack) |
Malaysia | Appears in a Color Racers Single & 3 Pack | ||
1988 | Color Racers 3-Pack | Orange | Blue, Red flames, Yellow "55" "CHEVY" | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | N/A | BW | 1440 & 5600 (3 Pack) | Malaysia | Appears in a Auto Magic 2-Pack | ||
1988 | Color Racers | Tan / Blue | White, Black flames, White "55" Blue "CHEVY" | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | N/A | BW | 5600 | Malaysia | Appears in a Color Racers Single & 3 Pack | ||
1989 | Automagic II | Magenta & Blue | no tampo | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | N/A | BW | 3480 | Malaysia | Appears on Color Racer II card as well | ||
1990 | Hot Wheels Cereal | Metallic Dark Red | Yellow & Black, White "55" "CHEVY" | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | N/A | GHO | Malaysia | Yellow & Black tampo | |||
1990 | Hot Wheels Cereal | Metaliic Dark Red | Orange, Blue flames, White "55" "CHEVY" | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | N/A | GHO | Malaysia | Baggie only | |||
95 | 1991 | Mainline | White | Orange, Blue, Purple, Wavyiness | Gray / Plastic |
Dark Purple | N/A | BW | 5179 | Malaysia | McDonald's Happy Meal & blisterpack | |
95 | 1991 | Mainline | Yellow | Orange, Blue, Purple, markings | Gray / Plastic |
Black | N/A | BW | 5179 | Malaysia | McDonald's Happy Meal & blisterpack | |
1992 | Start Your Engines! | Black | "3", "Smokey's Best Dam Garage in Town", Purelube on Sides , "Tim Flock" on roof | Chrome / Plastic |
Grey | N/A | Black BW | Tim Flock | ||||
1993 | National Automobile Museum | Black | #25, Red & Yellow Flames on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Gray | N/A | RR | N/A | Malaysia | No Toy # | ||
1993 | Smokey Yunick Part I | Black | #3 on doors | Chrome / Metal |
Gray | N/A | RR | 2294 | Malaysia | |||
1993 | Smokey Yunick Part II | Blue | #92 on doors | Chrome / Metal |
Black | N/A | RR | 4991 | Malaysia | |||
1993 | Limited Edition | Red | White roof, no tampos | Chrome / Plastic |
Chrome | N/A | Red Line RR | 11266 | Malaysia | '55 Candy Apple Chevy, 5000 produced, not available at retail on back of card | ||
1994 | FAO Schwarz Gold Collection | Met. Purple | no tampo | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | N/A | PC5 | Malaysia | ||||
410 | 1996 | Splatter Paint 3/4 |
Yellow | Red spots | Red / Plastic |
Red Tint | N/A | 5SP | 15255 | Malaysia | Also named Juice Machine | |
410 | 1996 | Splatter Paint 3/4 |
Yellow | Red spots | Red / Plastic |
Red Tint | N/A | SB | 15255 | Malaysia | Also named Juice Machine | |
575 | 1997 | Blue Streak 3/4 |
Blue | Silver Hot Wheels logo on trunck | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | N/A | 3SP | 16948 | Malaysia | ||
1997 | JC Whitney Promo | Aqua & White | 16812 | Malaysia | ||||||||
1997 | JC Whitney Promo | Yellow & White | 15955 | Malaysia | ||||||||
963 | 1999 | Surf 'N Fun 3/4 |
Metallic Dark Red | Blue, Black, White "Ride yourself Wild" | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | N/A | 3SP | 21311 | Malaysia | ||
1999 | Cop Rods | White & Blue | Boston Police tampos | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | N/A | RR | 23449 | Malaysia | K-B Toys Exclusive | ||
1999 | Toy Cars and Vehicles | Red with White top | Black, White "TOY CARS" on trunk & sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | N/A | Goodyear RR | 23589 | Malaysia | Limited Edition | ||
2000 | Toy Cars and Vehicles | Red & White | Silver trim, HW logo on side, Silver "Toy Cars" rear | Chrome / Plastic |
Chrome | N/A | Goodyear RR | 26903 | Malaysia | Limited Edition | ||
2000 | Old Cars Weekly News & Marketplace | Light Blue & White | Silver trim, White, Blue "Old Cars" rear | Chrome / Plastic |
Chrome | N/A | Goodyear RR | 23587 | Malaysia | Limited Edition | ||
2000 | Metallic Dark Blue | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | 3SP | Mexico | Hood cast shut | ||||||
2000 | Pavement Pounders | Black | Orange & Blue stripes on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | 3SP | 89850 | China | Came with Blown Truck | |||
2000 | Pavement Pounders | Yellow | Black stripes, Red gradient on sides | Black | 89850 | Came with Blown Truck | ||||||
2000 | Power Launcher Pack | Red | Black flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | N/A | 3SP | China | ||||
2001 | Pavement Pounders | Blue | Yellow & Light Blue notes | Chrome / Metal |
Black | N/A | BW | China | ||||
2001 | Pavement Pounders | Red | Black flames | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | N/A | 89305 | China | Came with Streamlined Cabover Truck | |||
2001 | Power Launcher Pack | Black | Yellow & Red flames | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | N/A | 3SP | China | ||||
2001 | Hot Rod Boulevard Set | Blue | Yellow & Silver flames | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | N/A | 3SP | China | ||||
2001 | Final Run | Orange & White | Final Run Logo, light & grill details | White / Plastic |
Black | N/A | Final Run DDRR | 26993 | Malaysia | Playable in Unleashed |
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