The Hot Wheels HiRakers were a series of die-casts that were introduced in 1980. The rear axles could be Raised or Lowered to increase the rake of the model.
Below is a list of all HiRakers from 1980 to 1984.
| Toy # | Model Name | Color | Year | Tampo | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo Loose | Photo Carded |
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| 1132 | 3-Window '34 | Red w/ Brown fenders | 1980 | Yellow flame on trunk, Yellow lines with 'Hot Rod' and Black rectangle on roof | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | 
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| 1132 | 3-Window '34 | Metalflake Red w/ Brown fenders | 1983 | Yellow flame on trunk, Yellow lines with 'Hot Rod' and Black rectangle on roof | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | Hong Kong raised on base | 
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| 1131 | 40's Woodie | Orange | 1980 | None | BW | Hong Kong | Smooth panels | 
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| 1131 | 40's Woodie | Orange | 1981 | None | BW | Hong Kong | Wood grain panels | 
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| 1131 | 40's Woodie | Metalflake Blue | 1982 | None | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | Wood grain panels | 
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| 1133 | Dodge D-50 | Red with white plastic top | 1980 | Orange, Black & Yellow "Dodge" | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | 
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| 1133 | Dodge D-50 | Metalflake Blue with white plastic top | 1983 | Orange, Black & Yellow "Dodge" | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | 
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| 1136 | Split Window '63 | Gray | 1980 | White, Blue, & Orange | BW | Hong Kong | 
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| 1136 | Split Window '63 | Yellow | 1982 | Red, Blue, & Magenta | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | 
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| 1136 | Split Window '63 | Metalflake Gold | 1983 | Red, Blue, & Magenta | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia |
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| 4354 | Split Window '63 | Black | 1984 | Red, Blue, & Yellow | BW | Malaysia | 
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| 1134 | Turbo Wedge | Light Green w/yellow wing | 1980 | None | BW | Hong Kong | 
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| 1134 | Turbo Wedge | Orange w/yellow wing | 1982 | None | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | 
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| 1135 | 'Vette Van | Black | 1980 | White, Red, Yellow, "Vette Van" | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | 
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| 1135 | 'Vette Van | Red | 1982 | Yellow, White & Dark Blue ribbons on sides | BW | Hong Kong or Malaysia | 
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Gallery[]
Newsletter article on behind the scenes of HW TV commercials. Included is the story board for a scene in a "1979 Hi-Rakers" commercial. I had to find it.....
Hot Wheels Vintage TV Commercials
Sure enough, around the 31:10 mark in this video, you'll see a familiar scene in a 1980 commercial
Dodge D-50 Metalflake Blue International card Hong Kong 1983 1133
HiRakers back of card