Description[]
The Hare Splitter is based on a German version of a 1974 Volkswagen Rabbit (Germany: Volkswagen Golf Mk. I). The name came from the pun between the words "hare" (meaning rabbit) and "hair" (meaning (body) hair).
Versions[]
The Hare Splitter has come out in the following versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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| 48 | 1979 | Super Streeters | White | Red, Purple & Black "3" racing decals "MONTE CARLO RALLY" | ZAMAC | Tinted (Black) | Black | BW | 2504 | Hong Kong | Red Tire Rack | 
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| 1982 | Mainline | White | Red, Purple & Black "3" racing decals "MONTE CARLO RALLY" | ZAMAC | Tinted (Black) | Black | BW | 2504 | Malaysia | Orange Tire Rack | 
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| 1982 | Mainline | Yellow | Red, Purple & Black "3" racing decals "MONTE CARLO RALLY" | ZAMAC | Tinted (Black) | Black | BW | 2504 | Malaysia | Orange Tire Rack | 
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| 1983 | Speed Machines | Light Blue | No tampo | Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | BW | None | Malaysia | Tire Rack Removed | 
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| 1984 | White | No tampo | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | BW | France | Tire Rack Removed | 
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| 1984 | White | no tampo | Zamac | Tinted (Yellow) | Black | BW | France | Tire Rack Removed | 
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Retooled Versions[]
The Hare Splitter has come out in the following retooled versions
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Hot Ones | Metalflake Aqua | Red stripe on sides & hood, '4', 'Wolfsburg Rally' & race deco on sides | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | Chrome Red BW | W3807 | Thailand | Base code(s): E26 | 
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| 2013 | Flying Customs | Dark Blue | Yellow & Orange stripes on sides & hood, '2' on sides, VW logo on hood | ZAMAC | Tinted (Yellow) | Grey | HO | X8198 | Thailand | Base code(s): F02, F06 | 
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| 2015 | Hot Wheels Heritage: Real Riders 5/18 |
Metalflake Light Green | Green & Beige stripes on sides & hood | ZAMAC | Clear | Dark Green | RRPrf | CFN95 | Thailand | Base code(s): H15, H17, H18 | 
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LEO Versions[]
The Hare Splitter has come out in the following LEO versions there is TAMPOS FLAG (WHITE Stars/Stripes & RED stripes) or (RED Stars/Stripes & BLACK Stripes); Music Bars/2 symbols & Symbols (2 colours); HW logo 1, Stripes w/ LACOSTE (2 colours Or 3 colours); HW logo 1 & Stripes without lacoste , Revised Monte Carlo Rallye NOT the same as original tampo
| Card Type(s) | Year | TAMPO type | Color | Tampo Colours | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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| Monte Carlo Rallye | Yellow | 
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| FLAG Stars stripes WHITE & RED | Blue | White & Red | 
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| FLAG Stars stripes WHITE & RED | Teal | White & Red | 
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| FLAG Stars stripes RED & BLACK |
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| HW Logo 1, Stripes & LACOSTE ( 2 or 3 colours) |
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| HW Logo 1, Stripes & LACOSTE ( 2 or 3 colours) | Blue | White, Yellow & Yellow | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | BW | 2504 | India | 
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| HW Logo 1, Stripes & LACOSTE ( 2 or 3 colours) | Blue | Yellow, Black & White | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | BW | 2504 | India | 
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| HW Logo 1, Stripes & LACOSTE ( 2 or 3 colours) | Blue sky | Yellow, Black & White | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | BW | 2504 | India | 
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| HW Logo 1, Stripes & LACOSTE ( 2 or 3 colours) | Red | Yellow, Black & White | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | BW | 2504 | India | 
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| HW Logo 1, Stripes & LACOSTE ( 2 or 3 colours) | Yellow | Red, Green & Black | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | BW | 2504 | Inda | 
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| HW Logo 1, Stripes (NO lacoste) | Red Dark | White & Black | 
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| HW Logo 1, Stripes (NO lacoste) | Red | Yellow & White | 
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| MUSIC bars/2 symbols & Symbols ( 2 colours) |
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See also[]
Gallery[]
Super Streeters 1979
Mainline 1982
Mainline 1982
Speed Machines 1983
The Hot Ones 2012
Flying Customs 2013
Heritage 2015