Description[]
The 'Cuda Trans-Am is a muscle car model designed by George Soulakis introduced in 1971; as the name suggests, it is based on a Plymouth Barracuda. The casting was used until 1973 when the Sizzlers line was discontinued.
This model uses a short chassis with a 1/3 AA battery.
Versions[]
The 'Cuda Trans-Am has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1971 | Sizzlers | Spectraflame copper | "5" on hood | Black / Plastic | Black | None | RL | 6528 | US | ||
1971 | Sizzlers | Spectraflame apple green | "5" on hood | Black / Plastic | Black | None | RL | 6528 | US | ||
1971 | Sizzlers | Spectraflame blue | "5" on hood | Black / Plastic | Black | None | RL | 6528 | US | ||
1971 | Sizzlers | Spectraflame red | "5" on hood | Black / Plastic | Black | None | RL | 6528 | US | ||
1971 | Sizzlers | Spectraflame Pink | "5" on hood | Black / Plastic | Black | None | RL | 6528 | US |
Retooled versions[]
With the reintroduction of the Sizzlers series in 2007, the 'Cuda Trans-Am was retooled. This lasted until about 2009 when the line was discontinued again.
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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2007 | Sizzlers | Blue | Black tampo on hood & sides, Hot Wheels logo on sides, "5" on hood | Black / Plastic | Black | None | NCRL | K4778 | China | Named '70 Plymouth 'Cuda T/A | |
2007 | Sizzlers | Enamel yellow | Black tampo on hood & sides, Hot Wheels logo on sides, "5" on hood | Black / Plastic | Blue | None | NCRL | K4772 | China | Named '70 Plymouth 'Cuda T/A |