'55 Chevy (1982)

'55 Chevy
Debut series	The Hot Ones
Produced	1982 - 2001
Designer	Larry Wood
Number	5179

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

Gallery

Larry Wood Prototype

Larry Wood Prototype

Larry Wood Prototype

1991 McDonald's Release in white.

2000 Pavement Payments Set (Truck & 55 Chevy)

2000 Pavement Payments Set (Truck & 55 Chevy)

2000 Pavement Payments Set (Truck & 55 Chevy)

2001 Pavement Payments Set (Truck & 55 Chevy)

1997 Blue Streak release on short card-back

'55 Chevy Bel Air 1982

2001 Pavement Pounders

Solid Pink & mf Pink

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The Hot Ones 1982

The Hot Ones 1982

The Hot Ones 1986

Speed Fleet Transitional Card 1987

Smokey Yunick 1993

Smokey Yunick 1993

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