Cockney Cab

Cockney Cab
Debut series	1971 Hot Wheels
Produced	1971 Only
Designer	Howard Rees
Number	6466

Description

The Cockney Cab is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Howard Rees which debuted in the 1971 Hot Wheels range of vehicles. It is based on a 1950's London 'Black Cab', hot-rodded with a blown motor. It has an open luggage space instead of a front passenger seat and door, similar to that of a US Mail van from the United States. It is right-hand-drive as are all British cars. 

It was manufactured at both the USA and Hong Kong production facilities. USA produced cars have clear glass and Hong Kong cars have blue tinted glass. Both have dark interiors and a Union Jack sticker on the rear. All Hong Kong produced cars have an outline for the trunk, while USA produced cars can be found with or without the trunk outline. They came packaged with either a metal or plastic 'Collector's Button'.

The Cockney Cab was also manufactured in Mexico by CIPSA. These are very hard to find and are usually found in poor condition. (More information below).

The Cockney Cab has not been seen since its initial release, although a follow-up casting was created in 2005, designed by Fraser Campbell named Cockney Cab II.

USA Versions

The Cockney Cab has come out in the following versions:

Year	Series	Color	Sticker	Base Color / Types	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Blue	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA	Hard to Find
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light 'Apple' Green	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Pink	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA	Hard to Find
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Rose	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6466	USA

Hong Kong Versions

The Cockney Cab has come out in the following versions:

Year	Series	Color	Sticker	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Black	RL	6466	Hong Kong
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Black	RL	6466	Hong Kong
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Black	RL	6466	Hong Kong
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light 'Apple' Green	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Black	RL	6466	Hong Kong
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Brown	RL	6466	Hong Kong
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Black	RL	6466	Hong Kong
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow	Union Jack and 'Cockey Cab' on rear	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Black	RL	6466	Hong Kong

CIPSA Versions

In the early 1970's, the Cockney Cab was manufactured by CIPSA in Mexico for the Mexican market. These versions differ from the regular versions in a couple of small ways. The interior is white compared to black of the 1971 versions, and the glass is a pale blue tint. Despite being manufactured in Mexico, they are still marked with 'USA' on the base.

The Cockney Cab has come out in the following versions:

Color	Sticker	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
Metallic Blue	None	Unpainted / Metal	Light Blue	White	RL	Hong Kong
Metallic Green	None	Unpainted / Metal	Light Blue	White	RL	Hong Kong
Metallic Red	None	Unpainted / Metal	Light Blue	White	RL	Hong Kong
Enamel Mustard Yellow	None	Unpainted / Metal	Light Blue	White	RL	Hong Kong

See also

• Cockney Cab II

Gallery

Unpainted Prototype (Randy Leffingwell)

Blueprints (Kris Palmer)

Rear View