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{{casting|name=Alive '55|series=[[1974 Hot Wheels]]|number=6968|years=1974-1978|designer=[[Ira Gilford]]|image=Alive'55open_hood1974green.jpg}} |
{{casting|name=Alive '55|series=[[1974 Hot Wheels]]|number=6968|years=1974-1978|designer=[[Ira Gilford]]|image=Alive'55open_hood1974green.jpg}} |
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+ | == '''Description''' == |
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− | Based on a 1955 Chevy Nomad station wagon, '''The Alive '55''' was originally released as the '''[[Classic Nomad]]'''. and '''[[Alive '55 (1973)|Alive '55]] '''(1973) |
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+ | In 1974 the '''Alive '55 '''is again reissued but along with all the 1974 lineup was issued with Enamel paint and the new '''[[Flying Colors]]''' tampo. The '''Alive '55''' was released with hood that opened, blue tinted windows, metal base and made in Hong Kong. |
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+ | The blister pack for 1974 was changed to a white back ground with cars '''[[Baja Bruiser]] , [[Heavy Chevy (1974)|Heavy Chevy]] & [[P-917 ]]''' Flying off the card. The Card itself was 7" x 4.5" . |
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+ | == '''Versions''' == |
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The '''Alive '55''' has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions: |
The '''Alive '55''' has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions: |
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− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Col #''' |
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Year''' |
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Year''' |
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Series''' |
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Series''' |
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Interior Color''' |
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Interior Color''' |
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Wheel Type''' |
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Wheel Type''' |
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+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Cast #''' |
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Country''' |
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Country''' |
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Notes / Variations''' |
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Notes / Variations''' |
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Photo''' |
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Photo''' |
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|1974 |
|1974 |
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|[[Flying Colors]] |
|[[Flying Colors]] |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[RL]] |
|[[RL]] |
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|Hong Kong |
|Hong Kong |
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|[[File:Alive'55open_hood1974green.jpg|left|80px]] |
|[[File:Alive'55open_hood1974green.jpg|left|80px]] |
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|1974 |
|1974 |
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|[[Flying Colors]] |
|[[Flying Colors]] |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[RL]] |
|[[RL]] |
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|Hong Kong |
|Hong Kong |
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|[[Image:Alive 55 Blue.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:Alive 55 Blue.JPG|75px]] |
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|1976 |
|1976 |
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− | |[[Super Chromes]] |
+ | |[[Super Chromes 1976 - 1977|Super Chromes]] |
|Chrome |
|Chrome |
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|Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos |
|Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[RL]] |
|[[RL]] |
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|Hong Kong |
|Hong Kong |
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− | |This year version (only) the hood opens |
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|[[Image:Image Not Available.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Image Not Available.jpg|75px]] |
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|1977 |
|1977 |
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− | |[[Super Chromes]] |
+ | |[[Super Chromes 1976 - 1977|Super Chromes]] |
|Chrome |
|Chrome |
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|Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos |
|Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[RL]] |
|[[RL]] |
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|Hong Kong |
|Hong Kong |
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+ | |hood cast shut |
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|[[Image:Alive55chrome.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Alive55chrome.jpg|75px]] |
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|1977 |
|1977 |
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− | |[[Super Chromes]] |
+ | |[[Super Chromes 1976 - 1977|Super Chromes]] |
|Chrome |
|Chrome |
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|Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos |
|Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[BW]] |
|[[BW]] |
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|Hong Kong |
|Hong Kong |
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+ | |hood cast shut |
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|[[File:55nomad_chromebw.JPG|75px]] |
|[[File:55nomad_chromebw.JPG|75px]] |
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|1978 |
|1978 |
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− | |[[Oldies But Goodies]] |
+ | |[[Oldies But Goodies]] |
|Chrome |
|Chrome |
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|Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos |
|Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos |
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|Black |
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|[[BW]] |
|[[BW]] |
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|Hong Kong |
|Hong Kong |
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+ | |hood cast shut |
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|[[File:55nomad_chromebw.JPG|75px]] |
|[[File:55nomad_chromebw.JPG|75px]] |
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+ | =='''Similar Castings'''== |
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+ | '''Classic Nomad (1970) Spectraflame''' |
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+ | [[File:Classicnomad.jpg|Left |200px|link=Classic Nomad]] |
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+ | '''[[Classic_Nomad|Classic Nomad (1970)]] ''' |
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+ | '''Alive '55 (1973) Enamel Paint''' |
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+ | [[File:Alive55.jpg|Left |200px|link=Alive_'55_(1973)]] |
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+ | '''[[Alive_'55_(1973)]]''' |
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+ | '''Classic Nomad (1991) California Custom''' |
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+ | [[File:55nomad.orangecc.jpg|Left |175px|link=Classic_Nomad]] |
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+ | '''[[Classic_Nomad|'55 Nomad (1991)]]''' |
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+ | == '''Gallery''' == |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Alive '55}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:Alive '55}} |
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[[Category:1974 Hot Wheels]] |
[[Category:1974 Hot Wheels]] |
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[[Category:Flying Colors]] |
[[Category:Flying Colors]] |
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[[Category:Oldies But Goodies]] |
[[Category:Oldies But Goodies]] |
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[[Category:Ira Gilford Designs]] |
[[Category:Ira Gilford Designs]] |
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[[Category:Station Wagons]] |
[[Category:Station Wagons]] |
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+ | [[Category:Vehicles with Movable Parts]] |
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+ | [[Category:Discontinued Vehicles]] |
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+ | [[Category:Tri-Five Chevrolet's]] |
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+ | [[Category:1950s]] |
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+ | [[Category:1974 Flying Colors]] |
Revision as of 03:36, 3 August 2020
Description
In 1974 the Alive '55 is again reissued but along with all the 1974 lineup was issued with Enamel paint and the new Flying Colors tampo. The Alive '55 was released with hood that opened, blue tinted windows, metal base and made in Hong Kong.
The blister pack for 1974 was changed to a white back ground with cars Baja Bruiser , Heavy Chevy & P-917 Flying off the card. The Card itself was 7" x 4.5" .
Versions
The Alive '55 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Cast # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1974 | Flying Colors | Green | Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | RL | 6968 | Hong Kong | ||
1974 | Flying Colors | Light Blue | Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | RL | 6968 | Hong Kong | ||
1976 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | RL | 9210 | Hong Kong | ||
1977 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | RL | 9210 | Hong Kong | hood cast shut | |
1977 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | BW | 9210 | Hong Kong | hood cast shut | |
1978 | Oldies But Goodies | Chrome | Blue, Yellow and Light Green "Chevrolet" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | BW | 9210 | Hong Kong | hood cast shut |
Similar Castings
Classic Nomad (1970) Spectraflame
Alive '55 (1973) Enamel Paint
Classic Nomad (1991) California Custom