Description[]
The Dodge Copperhead is a concept sports car manufactured by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation (now Stellantis North America). Styled by John Herlitz, the Copperhead was intended as a slimmed-down version of the Viper for buyers who were unable to afford the Viper's cost. In comparison to the Viper, the Copperhead was powered by a 2.7L LH V6 mated to a 5-speed manual, and was designed mainly for driving pleasure. The car was intended to be released in 2000 but was ultimately never produced.
Dodge unofficially changed the name of the Copperhead due to copyright issues arising with the ownership of the "Copperhead" name, likely due to a custom 1950 Ford Coupe named Kopperhead owned by ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons. Since then Dodge has referred to the vehicle as the Concept Vehicle or Concept Car; this made any piece of merchandise or press kit with the "Copperhead" name collectibles.
Versions[]
The Dodge Concept Car has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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| 672 | 1998 | 1998 First Editions 35/40 |
Metalflake Orange | Gold Hot Wheels logo on trunk, Silver headlights | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Black | 5SP | 18845 | China | 
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| Malaysia | 
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| Purple | 
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| 972 | 1999 | Sugar Rush II 4/4 |
White | Blue stripes, Red "Baby Ruth" | ZAMAC | Clear | Blue | 5DOT | 21320 | Malaysia | 
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| Metallic Silver / Metal |
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| 1068 | 1999 | Mainline | Silver | Black & Gold design | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Tan | Gold LW | 24082 | China | 
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| 1999 | Super Roadsters 4-Car Set | Black | Painted headlights & taillights. Gold HW logo on trunk. Silver vents on sides. | ZAMAC | Purple tint | Dark brown | 5SP | 23303 | Malaysia | Ames Exclusive Named Dodge Copperhead |
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| 167 | 2000 | Mainline | White | Black & Gold design | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Tan | Chrome Gold 3SP | 27133 | China or Malaysia | 
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| 120 | 2002 | Mainline | Metalflake Lime | Silver & Black | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Black | 3SP | 55005 | China | 
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| 164 | 2003 | Pride Rides 6/10 |
Metallic Red | White & Gold tampos on sides & across top | ZAMAC | Clear | Tan | Chrome Gold PR5 | 57153 | China | 
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| 087/196 | 2008 | Web Trading Cars 11/24 |
Black | Gold & Dk. Grey tampos on sides & across top, HW logo & 'Dodge' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | Chrome Gold PR5 | M6989 | Malaysia | Base codes(s): A33 | 
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| 087/196 | 2008 | Web Trading Cars 11/24 |
White | Silver, Blue strip | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Blue | PR5 | M6989 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 181/190 | 2009 | Mystery Car 15/24 |
Dark Orange | Black & Silver | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Tan | OH5 | P2501 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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2008 card[]
From the back of the 2008 card:
Born: 1997
Birthplace: Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
Designer: Chrysler
Specialty: Complete with elongated hood, dual air scoops, and drastically-sloped windshield, this show car was made to combine man with machine and road.
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