Custom '72 Chevy LUV

Description[]

The Isuzu Faster, known in the United States as the Chevrolet LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), is a pickup truck marketed by Isuzu from 1972 to 2002 over three generations. The LUV and its chief rival, the Datsun 620, both debuted in 1972 in both Japan and internationally. North American sales ended in 1982 with the release of the Chevrolet S-10, while the LUV range as a whole was replaced by the LUV D-Max in 2005, also a rebadged Isuzu vehicle.

For its initial 2016 release, Hot Wheels decked her out in the colors featured in the 1970s as the "Mighty Mike" decal package as the original ad pictured at Japanese Nostalgic Cars shows.

Versions[]

The Custom '72 Chevy LUV has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes
148/250	2016	HW Hot Trucks 8/10	Yellow	Orange, Red & Black stripes on sides & hood, Red HW logo on front quarter panel	Yellow / Plastic	Smoke tint	Chrome	5SP	DHP17	Malaysia	Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card New Model Base code(s): H33, H36
148/250	2016	HW Hot Trucks 8/10	Red	Black, White & Orange stripes on sides & hood, white HW logo on front quarter panel	Red / Plastic	Smoke tint	Chrome	5SP	DHX47	Malaysia	New Model Base code(s): H46, H49, H50
036/365	2017	HW Flames 10/10	Blue	Orange & White Flames HW Logo on doors	Orange / Plastic	Smoke tint	Chrome	OH5	DTX88	Malaysia	Base code(s): J35, J40
	2017	HW Flames 10/10	Matte Black	Green & Yellow Flames HW Logo on doors	Green / Plastic	Smoke tint	Chrome	OH5	FCJ75	Malaysia	Kroger exclusive Base code(s): K01
030/250	2019	HW Hot Trucks 9/10	Shannon Green	Yellow, Orange & Brown stripes on sides & hood; HW logo on front fenders	Black / Plastic	Smoke tint	Chrome	OH5SP	FYC59	Malaysia	Base code(s): L34, L35
030/250	2019	HW Hot Trucks 9/10	ZAMAC	Light Blue & Dark Blue stripes on sides & hood; HW logo on front fenders	Black / Plastic	Smoke tint	Chrome	Light Blue AeroDisc	FYG31	Malaysia	Walmart Exclusive Base code(s):
	2020	Car Culture: Power Trip 3/5	Metalflake Purple	Red, Orange, Yellow & White Stripes, Front/Rear lights	Metalflake Purple / Metal	Smoke tint	Chrome	Chrome RR10SP	GJR03	Thailand	New Die-cast Chassis Base code(s): N33, N35
	2020	Flying Customs	Red	Yellow, Orange & Black 'Z' striping	Black / Plastic	Light blue tint	Chrome	Chrome Gold GHO	GJW95	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2021	Hot Pickups 5/5	Light Blue	Two-tone Blue & White stripes, Black square on hood	Light Blue / Plastic	Clear	Chrome	5SP	GRP27	Malaysia	Base code(s): N51, P01, P05
	2023	HW Exposed Engines 5-Pack	Blue	White, black and yellow stripe on sides, yellow Hot Wheels logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Chrome	Chrome rim PR5	HLY79	Indonesia	Base code(s):
118/250	2024	HW Hot Trucks 6/10	Pear Green	Light green, green, dark green, & black stripes on sides & hood; Hot Wheels logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Chrome	RSW	HTC33	Malaysia	Base code(s): S47, S48, S49, S50, T34
118/250	2024	HW Hot Trucks 6/10	Red	White, tan, brown, & chocolate brown stripes on sides and hood; Hot Wheels logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Chrome	RSW	HTF72	Malaysia	Kroger Exclusive Base code(s): T16
118/250	2024	HW Hot Trucks 6/10	White	Light blue, blue, dark blue, & bright blue stripes on sides & hood; Hot Wheels logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Blue tint	Chrome	Gold RSW	HTD75	Malaysia	Base code(s): T22, T24, T28
	2024	ZAMAC Themed Multipack	ZAMAC	Light green, green, and dark green stripes on sides & hood; detailed headlights, taillights, and grill	Green / Plastic	Green tint	Chrome	BC5	HRX57	Thailand	Base code(s): T13, T16, T26

2016 card[]

From the back of the 2016 card:

Born: 1972
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Designer: General Motors
Specialty: LUV stands for light utility vehicle and this souped-up, decked out version features an exposed engine, sun roof, and plenty of power.

Trivia[]

Technically, the Chevrolet LUV isn't a Chevrolet at all. They were rebadged Isuzu Fasters that GM sold in the Americas before developing compact pickups of their own. If you count it, this truck is one of only two Isuzu vehicles that Hot Wheels has ever released, the other being the 1999 Isuzu VehiCross.

Custom '72 Chevy LUV

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