'55 Chevy Panel

'55 Chevy Panel
Debut Series	2006 First Editions
Produced	2006 - Present
Designer	Phil Riehlman
Number	J3278

Description

The '55 Chevy Panel debuted with a metal body and metal unpainted chassis, and has "Hot Wheels Chopper" on the sides with an opening rear door that reveals a Chopper inside that pulls out. In 2016, the casting was retooled with a closed trunk. The opening trunk was re-introduced in 2019 for a convention release.

In posters, this casting was titled "Custom '56 Chevy Panel".

Versions

The '55 Chevy Panel has been released in the following versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes
037/223	2006	2006 First Editions 37/38	Metalflake Blue	Black, Orange, and Silver "Hot Wheels Choppers" on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	Tan	PR5	J3278	Malaysia
037/223	2006	2006 First Editions 37/38	Metalflake Blue	Black, Orange, and Silver "Hot Wheels Choppers" on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	Tan	PR5	J3278	Malaysia	Black Grille
222/223	2006	Mystery Car 4/5	Metalflake Purple	Magenta, Brown, and Orange Stripes on sides and top	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	Red Line RR5SP	K4691	Malaysia
	2006	Ultra Hots	Flat Black and Metalflake Blue	Black and Silver flames on sides, Blue and Silver Hot Wheels logo on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	White Line RR	J7160	Malaysia
	2007	Toy Fair	Dark Blue and Chrome	Red, Black, and Silver tampos on sides, hood, and top	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	Red Line RR5SP		Malaysia	Came in a clear case
	2007	Ultra Hots 1/40	Metalflake Orange	Blue, and Red tampos on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	Red Line RR5SP	L0061	Malaysia
	2007	Since '68: Top 40 8/40	Metalflake Silver	Orange and Yellow flames on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	Black	Red Line 5SP	L2835	Thailand
	2007	HWC.com (Series 6) 3/6	Spectraflame Dark Blue	Red, Yellow, Orange, and White tampos with Hot Wheels logo and "39" on sides	Full metal, Chrome plated chassis	Light Blue	Black	Goodyear RR5SP	L2093	China	Limited to 11,000 Pieces
	2008	Japan Custom Car Show 2-Car Set	Black & Gold	Black Flames, Black Stripes, Chevrolet Logo, Skull & Crossbones on Hood	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	White Wall 'Firestone', Gold RR5SP	L8743	China	500 Produced
	2008	Japan Custom Car Show 2-Car Set	Black & Orange	Black Flames, Black Stripes, Chevrolet Logo, Skull & Crossbones on Hood	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	White Wall 'Firestone', Orange RR5SP	L8742	China	1,500 Produced
	2008	8th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals	Black and Metalflake Purple	Silver trim on sides, Purple and Silver pinstripes on sides, Nationals logo on roof	Full metal, Chrome plated chassis	Smoke	Black	White Line RR5SP	L8730	China
	2008	HWC.com (Series 7) 5/6	Spectraflame Antifreeze and Gloss White	No Fair tampo	Chrome / Metal	Clear	Green	NCRLRR	L8680	China	Limited to 10,000 Pieces Base code(s):
	2008	Since '68 Top 40 Set	Metalflake Red	Black and Yellow flame tampos on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL5SP	L8680	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2009	9th Annual Collectors Nationals	Black and Yellow	Gray redline wheel over checkered flag	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	RR5SP	P2191	Thailand	Limited to 3,000 Pieces Base code(s):
	2009	2009 Collector Edition	Metalflake Red	Orange and Yellow flame tampos on sides #1	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RRLW5	P9861	Thailand	Kmart Motorcycle tank and fender painted red
	2009	Hot Wheels Delivery: Sweet Treats	Metalflake Dark Orange	Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Graphics	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Dark Red	5SP	P8568	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2009	RLC Holiday Car	Spectraflame Red & Pearl White	White reverse flames. Red "Santa's speed shop"	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Red	Neo Classic RL	P9117	China	Issued as '55 Chevy Base code(s):
	2009	Japan Custom Car Show	Matte Black & Spectraflame Green	Black Flames, Black Stripes, Chevrolet Logo, Skull & Crossbones on Hood	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Green	White Wall 'Firestone', Chrome Green RR5SP	P6025	Thailand
	2009	Japan Custom Car Show	Matte Black & Spectraflame Pink	Black Flames, Black Stripes, Chevrolet Logo, Skull & Crossbones on Hood	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Pink	White Wall 'Firestone', Chrome Pink RR5SP	P6020	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2010	Slick Rides 3/25	Metallic Silver and Blue	Yellow and Blue "Good Year" deco.	Unpainted / Metal	Yellow tint	Yellow	Good Year RR5SP	R3729	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2010	Slick Rides 3/25	Blue and Metallic Silver	Yellow and Blue "Good Year" deco.	Unpainted / Metal	Yellow tint	Yellow	Good Year RR5SP	R3729	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2010	10th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals 4/4	Metalflake Gold	White roof, White tampos on sides, Nationals logo on roof	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	RR5SP	R8430	Thailand	Ticket Car
	2010	24th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention	White & Blue	Orange, Red, Yellow, & White fusion graphics, 'Gary Swisher 20 Years of Hot Wheels, HW logo, track deco, & '20' on sides, Convention logo on roof	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	White	RR5SP	R8437	Thailand	Given to Convention Ticket Holders who attended the dinner for Senior V.P. of Design, Gary Swisher. Base code(s):
	2010	Troy Lee Designs	Black	Flames, Troy Lee Graphics, 'LOVE & HATE' on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Red	Red Line RR5SP	R8633	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2011	Hot Wheels Garage: GM 9/22	Metallic Gold and Black	Green and Gold pinstripe scallop design	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Dark Gray	RRLD	T8269	Malaysia	No motorcycle inside Date Code(s):
	2011	25th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention	Metalflake Red	Gold & Grey tampos on sides & hood, Silver 'Delivering Wishes' & White Make A Wish logo on sides, convention logo on roof	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RR5SP	V0522	Malaysia	Charity Car
	2012	Nostalgic Brands: Atari	Dark Blue	White Atari logo on roof, Tempest graphics on sides, roof, & rear	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Blue	Red Line RR5SP	W6670	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2012	2012 Collector Edition	Spectraflame Green	Light Green, Yellow, White & Black tampos, stripes on sides, hood & roof, White HW logo & '1' on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	Yellow Line RR5SP	X7165	Thailand	Kmart Has a motorcycle in the back Date Code(s): E05
	2012	Light Speeders	White	Light Blue designs & Light Speeders logo on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear Blue	Chrome	PR5	W5925	Thailand	Date Code(s):
	2013	27th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention 4/4	Pearl White	Orange, Yellow, Red & Dark Red tribal flames on sides, hood, & roof, convention logo on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Purple	RR5SP	Y0602	Thailand	1100 Produced Finale
	2013	Japan Collectors Convention	Metalflake Black & Green	Green, Lt. Green, Red, Orange, & Yellow deco on sides, hood, rear, & roof, flames, waves, & 'Tiki Express' on sides, Tiki art on roof	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RLRR5SP	Y0612	Thailand	999 Produced
	2013	13th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals	Red & Gray	Chekered flag on sides, Logo on roof	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Dark Red	RR5SP	J3276	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2013	Mexico Convention	Metalflake Orange & Blue	Orange, Red, & Lt. Blue flames on sides, hood, & roof, Convention logo on sides, HW logo on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Orange	RLRR10SP	Y0608	Thailand	4000 Produced
	2013	Pop Culture: DC Comics	Metallic Gray	Batman deco on sides, hood, & rea	Black / Metal	Yellow	Black	Yellow Line Real Rider Dish	X8353	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2014	Color Shifters 14/48	Cold: Red Warm: Yellow	Cold: Yellow HW logo, Rescue 28, Flame & squares Warm:Red Rapid Delivery 3, HW logo & stripes	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	Black	PR5	BHR17	Thailand	Date Code(s): F46
	2015	Pop Culture: M&M Mars	Silver top & Grey bottom	Red stripe on sides, “3Musketeers” logo on sides & rear.	Unpainted / Metal	Blue tint	Magenta	RRC	BDR70	Thailand	Base code(s): G46
	2016	Pop Culture: Marvel	Metalflake Light Orange	Ghost Rider graphics	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted	Black	RRC	DJG84	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2017	Pop Culture: MAD Magazine	Pale Green	Black, Red, Blue & Tan Graphics on Sides with 'SPLITCH'. 'MAD' in Red on the Rear. Headlights, Marker Lights & Taillights.	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	Black	Red Line RR5SP	DWH25	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2018	Pop Culture: Disney	Green	The Jungle Book tampos on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	RR5SP	FKY32	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2019	33rd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention 3/3	Black	White on door & roof, 'Highway Patrol & Pursuit' and Police Badge on Door	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	White Line, Chrome RR5SP	GDF79	Thailand	3,500 produced
	2021	Pop Culture: Masters of The Universe 5/5	Maroon	Evil-Lyn graphics	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (smoke)		RRC	GRL33	Thailand	Base code(s): N45
	2022	Pop Culture: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2/5	Yellow & White		ZAMAC	Tinted (Yellow)	White	RR5SP	HCN88	Indonesia	Base Code(s): P47