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− | {{casting|name=IROC Firebird|series=[[1998 |
+ | {{casting|name=IROC Firebird|series=[[1998 First Editions]]|image=IROC_Firebird_Gld.JPG|years=[[1998]] - [[2018]]|designer=[[Mark Jones]]|number = 18544}} |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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+ | The '''Pontiac Firebird''' is an American muscle car produced by Pontiac from 1967 to 2002. Available with a number of V8 engines, the Firebird has since become a cult classic muscle car. |
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− | The '''IROC Firebird''' is based off of the actual production model raced in the late 90's International Race of Champions (IROC) series. The first release was a replica of one of the actual cars that raced in the series. On later releases, this vehicle has been renamed: "'98 Pontiac Firebird", with a base stamping as "Firebird" while still retaining the same racing specifications and equipment as the original casting. |
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+ | The Firebird was notably used in the [[wikipedia:International Race of Champions|International Race of Champions]], billed as "an American motorsport equivalent of an all-star game", with drivers from all forms of motorsport competing in identical cars. Essentially nearly identical to a stock car, IROC Firebirds featured a stock car-style steel tubeframe chassis with fiberglass composite bodywork. All cars used an identical 5.9L Chevrolet V8 restricted to 500 horsepower mated to a Jericho 4-speed manual. Each of the cars was built by Laughlin Racing, and maintained by "a division" of Penske Motorsport. The car saw use from 1996 until 2006, after which the series was put on hiatus and folded. 40 chassis were produced. |
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− | The model received a minor update in 2011; the window net was made smaller, as well as made a part of the main window piece. |
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+ | The model received a minor update in 2011; the window net was made smaller, as well as made a part of the main window piece. Some minor modifications were made to the base around 2013 with some detail removed. In later years this casting has been known under various names, such as "'''Firebird'''", "'''Pontiac Firebird'''" or "''''98 Pontiac Firebird'''" with no changes made to the casting itself. |
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+ | The Firebird featured as car #14 of the [[Highway 35 World Race|Highway 35]] anniversary event, driven by Maximo of Team Street Breed. The version seen in the World Race has had its horsepower limit raised to 600. |
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==Versions== |
==Versions== |
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The '''IROC Firebird''' has come out in the following versions: |
The '''IROC Firebird''' has come out in the following versions: |
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+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Coll #''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Year''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Series''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Color''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Tampo''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Base Color<br />/<br />Type''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Window Color''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Interior Color''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Wheel Type''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Toy #''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Country''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Notes''' |
− | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; |'''Photo''' |
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|653 |
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|[[List of 1998 Hot Wheels|1998]] |
|[[List of 1998 Hot Wheels|1998]] |
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− | |[[1998 |
+ | |[[1998 First Editions]]<br />16/40 |
− | | |
+ | |Metallic Gold |
− | |White |
+ | |White & Black "True Value" "FIREBIRD" "1" |
− | |Grey / Plastic |
+ | |Grey<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Grey tint |
|Grey tint |
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|White |
|White |
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− | |Yellow |
+ | |Yellow GoodYear, Black [[5SP]] |
|18544 |
|18544 |
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|China |
|China |
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|[[1999 Hot Wheels|Mainline]] |
|[[1999 Hot Wheels|Mainline]] |
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|White |
|White |
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− | |Silver, Blue |
+ | |Silver, Blue & Red "Huffman Racing", "1" |
− | |Grey / Plastic |
+ | |Grey<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Black tint |
|Black tint |
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|Black |
|Black |
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− | |Yellow |
+ | |Yellow GoodYear, Black [[5SP]] |
|24079 |
|24079 |
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|China |
|China |
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|[[Image:IROC_Firebird_Wht.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:IROC_Firebird_Wht.JPG|75px]] |
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+ | |1065 |
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− | |101 |
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+ | |[[1999 Hot Wheels|Mainline]] |
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+ | |Silver, Blue & Red "behrendt Racing", "1" |
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+ | |Solid Black |
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+ | |Black |
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+ | |Black [[5SP]] |
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+ | |24079 |
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+ | |China |
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+ | |014 |
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|[[List_of_2000_Hot_Wheels#Snack_Time_Series|2000]] |
|[[List_of_2000_Hot_Wheels#Snack_Time_Series|2000]] |
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− | |[[Snack Time Series|Snack Time]]<br />2/4 |
+ | |[[Snack Time Series (2000)|Snack Time]]<br />2/4 |
|Orange |
|Orange |
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− | |Black, Yellow, Red |
+ | |Black, Yellow, Red & White ''BBQ CHEESY POTATO CHIPS"'' |
− | |Black / Plastic |
+ | |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Grey tint |
|Grey tint |
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|White |
|White |
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+ | |White GoodYear, Black [[5SP]] |
|50651 |
|50651 |
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|Thailand |
|Thailand |
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|[[2001]] |
|[[2001]] |
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− | |Pep Boys |
+ | |[[Pep Boys|Pep Boys 2-Pack]] |
|Red |
|Red |
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+ | |White & Black graphics, '03' on sides & roof, 'Pep Boys' on sides & hood |
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+ | |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |Clear |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |Black |
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⚫ | |||
|[[5SP]] |
|[[5SP]] |
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+ | |29883 |
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|Thailand |
|Thailand |
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|[[5SP]] |
|[[5SP]] |
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+ | |55075 |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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|[[File:HPIM8193.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:HPIM8193.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |[[2003]] |
+ | |[[5-Packs#2003|2003]] |
− | |[[B- |
+ | |[[B-Day Gift 5-Pack (2003)|B-Day Gift 5-Pack]] |
+ | |Metallic Pearl Yellow |
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− | |yellow pearl metallic |
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|"Goodyear" logo, "4", "Firebird" |
|"Goodyear" logo, "4", "Firebird" |
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+ | |Black |
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− | |black |
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− | | |
+ | |Black opaque |
|White |
|White |
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|[[5SP]] |
|[[5SP]] |
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+ | |57018 |
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|Thailand |
|Thailand |
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|[[2003]] |
|[[2003]] |
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− | |[[Highway 35 World Race |
+ | |[[Highway 35 World Race|Highway 35 World Race: Street Breed]]<br />14/35 |
|Metallic Teal |
|Metallic Teal |
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|Street Breed Fusion Graphics, "Street Breed", "14", Hwy 35 logo |
|Street Breed Fusion Graphics, "Street Breed", "14", Hwy 35 logo |
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− | |Black / Plastic |
+ | |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Green Tint |
|Green Tint |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[File:IROC Firebird - Hwy35.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IROC Firebird - Hwy35.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |144 |
+ | |144/180 |
− | |[[ |
+ | |[[List of 2007 Hot Wheels|2007]] |
− | |[[ |
+ | |[[All Stars Series (2007)|All Stars]] |
|Metalic Burgundy |
|Metalic Burgundy |
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|White, Black & Red, "68 Firebird Corttez Racing" on side |
|White, Black & Red, "68 Firebird Corttez Racing" on side |
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− | |Black / Plastic |
+ | |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Tint |
|Tint |
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|Grey |
|Grey |
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|L3097 |
|L3097 |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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− | |Pontiac Firebird on card. |
+ | |''Pontiac Firebird on card.'' |
|[[File:IROCfirebird.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IROCfirebird.jpg|75px]] |
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+ | | rowspan="2" |144/180 |
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+ | | rowspan="2" |[[List of 2007 Hot Wheels|2007]] |
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− | |[[List_of_2007_Hot_Wheels#All_Stars|2007]] |
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− | |[[ |
+ | | rowspan="2" |[[All Stars Series (2007)|All Stars]] |
− | |Light Blue |
+ | | rowspan="2" |Light Blue |
− | |White, Black & Blue, "68 Firebird Corttez Racing" on side |
+ | | rowspan="2" |White, Black & Blue, "68 Firebird Corttez Racing" on side |
− | |Black / Plastic |
+ | | rowspan="2" |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
− | |Tint |
+ | | rowspan="2" |Tint |
− | |Tan |
+ | | rowspan="2" |Tan |
|[[Y5]] |
|[[Y5]] |
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+ | | rowspan="2" |L3097 |
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− | |Malaysia |
+ | | rowspan="2" |Malaysia |
− | |Pontiac Firebird on card. |
+ | | rowspan="2" |''Pontiac Firebird on card''. |
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|[[File:IMG_9508.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IMG_9508.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |144 |
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⚫ | |||
− | |[[List_of_2007_Hot_Wheels#All_Stars|2007]] |
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⚫ | |||
− | |[[All_Stars#2007_All_Stars|All Stars]]<br />12/24 |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |[[List of 2007 Hot Wheels|2007]] |
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+ | |[[All Stars Series (2007)|All Stars]] |
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+ | |Gray |
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+ | |White, Black & Green, "68 Firebird Cortez Racing" on side |
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+ | |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
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⚫ | |||
|Gray |
|Gray |
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− | | |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
− | | |
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|[[5SP]] |
|[[5SP]] |
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+ | |L3097 |
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− | | |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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− | |Pontiac Firebird on card. |
+ | |''Pontiac Firebird on card.'' |
− | |[[File: |
+ | |[[File:L3097-LOOSE.jpg|75px]] |
|- |
|- |
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− | |144 |
+ | |144/180 |
− | |[[ |
+ | |[[List of 2007 Hot Wheels|2007]] |
− | |[[ |
+ | |[[All Stars Series (2007)|All Stars]] |
|Gray |
|Gray |
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| |
| |
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− | |Black / Plastic |
+ | |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Tint |
|Tint |
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| |
| |
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|[[5DOT]] |
|[[5DOT]] |
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+ | |L3097 |
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− | | |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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− | |Pontiac Firebird on card. |
+ | |''Pontiac Firebird on card.'' |
|[[File:IMG_8882.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IMG_8882.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |5 / 26 |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |Metalflake Dark Gray |
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+ | |Yellow stripes on sides, "1080" on roof & sides, "Emergency" on sides, Annapolis Maryland Police Dept. emblem on sides & hood |
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+ | |Chrome<br />/<br />Plastic |
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+ | |Tinted (Dark Blue) |
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+ | |Black |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
+ | |Thailand |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |[[File:14 26 pontiac.jpg|75px]] |
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+ | |- |
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|[[2009]] |
|[[2009]] |
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− | |[[ |
+ | |[[Fire Rods Series (2009)|Fire Rods]]<br />22/26 |
+ | |White |
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+ | |"Providence", "Rescue", "4", emblem, & red stripes on sides, "Providence Fire Department" & "4" on hood, "Rescue" & "4" written backwards on front below hood |
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+ | |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
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+ | |Tinted (Smoke) |
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+ | |Black |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |Thailand |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |[[File:IMG_9434.jpg|75px]] |
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+ | |- |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |[[2009]] |
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+ | |[[Military Rods Series (2009)|Military Rods]]<br />5/26 |
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|Dark Olive |
|Dark Olive |
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|Black, Mint Green, Gold, & Dark Green tampos, "75" on sides & roof, Ranger badge on hood, "U.S. Army" on sides |
|Black, Mint Green, Gold, & Dark Green tampos, "75" on sides & roof, Ranger badge on hood, "U.S. Army" on sides |
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− | |Black / Plastic |
+ | |Black<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Black |
|Black |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[Image:Army Firebird.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Army Firebird.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |[[2009 Fire Rods|Fire Rods]] |
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− | | |
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⚫ | |||
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|[[List_of_2011_Hot_Wheels#HW_Main_Street|2011]] |
|[[List_of_2011_Hot_Wheels#HW_Main_Street|2011]] |
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− | |[[Main_Street_Series |
+ | |[[HW Main_Street_Series (2011)|HW Main Street]]<br />3/10 |
|Black |
|Black |
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|White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood |
|White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood |
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|T9870 |
|T9870 |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
|[[File:Pontiac_firebird_police.png|75px]] |
|[[File:Pontiac_firebird_police.png|75px]] |
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− | |163 |
+ | |163/244 |
|[[List_of_2011_Hot_Wheels#HW_Main_Street|2011]] |
|[[List_of_2011_Hot_Wheels#HW_Main_Street|2011]] |
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− | |[[Main_Street_Series |
+ | |[[HW Main_Street_Series (2011)|HW Main Street]]<br />3/10 |
− | |White |
+ | |White Pearl |
|White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood. |
|White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood. |
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− | |Gray / Plastic |
+ | |Gray<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Blue Tint |
|Blue Tint |
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|Black |
|Black |
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+ | |Chrome |
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⚫ | |||
+ | [[OH5]] |
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|T9943 |
|T9943 |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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− | |Pontiac Firebird on card. |
+ | |''Pontiac Firebird on card.''<br />Base code(s): D19, D22, D24, |
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|[[File:IROCFirebird MainST White.JPG|75px]] |
|[[File:IROCFirebird MainST White.JPG|75px]] |
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|- |
|- |
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− | |163 |
+ | |163/244 |
|[[List_of_2011_Hot_Wheels#HW_Main_Street|2011]] |
|[[List_of_2011_Hot_Wheels#HW_Main_Street|2011]] |
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− | |[[Main_Street_Series |
+ | |[[HW Main_Street_Series (2011)|HW Main Street]]<br />3/10 |
− | |White |
+ | |White Pearl |
|White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood |
|White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood |
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− | |Gray / Plastic |
+ | |Gray<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Blue Tint with '''Hot Wheels Banner''' |
|Blue Tint with '''Hot Wheels Banner''' |
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|Black |
|Black |
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+ | |Chrome |
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⚫ | |||
+ | [[OH5]] |
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|T9943 |
|T9943 |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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− | |[[Wal-Mart Exclusives|Wal-Mart Exclusive]] |
+ | |[[Wal-Mart Exclusives|''Wal-Mart Exclusive'']]<br />Base Code(s): |
|[[File:IROCFirebird MainST WhiteWM.JPG|75px]] |
|[[File:IROCFirebird MainST WhiteWM.JPG|75px]] |
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|[[2012]] |
|[[2012]] |
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− | |[[Cars of the Decades]] |
+ | |[[Cars of the Decades Series|Cars of the Decades]]<br />26/32 |
− | |Yellow |
+ | |Pale Yellow |
|Red, White, Black & Blue tampos, "9", "Firebird" w/ racing decos |
|Red, White, Black & Blue tampos, "9", "Firebird" w/ racing decos |
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− | |Dk. Gray / Plastic |
+ | |Dk. Gray<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Smoke tint |
|Smoke tint |
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|Gray |
|Gray |
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|Gray [[5SP]] |
|Gray [[5SP]] |
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+ | |W4007 |
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⚫ | |||
+ | |Malaysia |
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⚫ | |||
|Base Code(s): E23 |
|Base Code(s): E23 |
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− | |[[File: |
+ | |[[File:Cars of the Decades 2012 Pontiac Firebird Pale Yellow Malaysia W4007.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |[[5-Packs#2013|5pk]] |
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− | |[[2013]] |
+ | |[[5-Packs#2013|2013]] |
− | |[[Muscle Mania 5-Pack (2013)|Muscle Mania]] |
+ | |[[Muscle Mania 5-Pack (2013)|Muscle Mania 5-Pack]] |
|Metalic Red |
|Metalic Red |
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|White stripes on sides |
|White stripes on sides |
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− | |Gray / Plastic |
+ | |Gray<br />/<br />Plastic |
|Clear |
|Clear |
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|Gray |
|Gray |
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|X9859 |
|X9859 |
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|Thailand |
|Thailand |
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− | |Base |
+ | |Named ''Pontiac Firebird''<br>Base code(s): F40 |
|[[File:IROC Firebird-2013 5-Pack.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IROC Firebird-2013 5-Pack.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |[[5-Packs#2018|5pk]] |
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− | |[[ |
+ | |[[5-Packs#2013|2013]] |
− | |[[ |
+ | |[[Muscle Mania 5-Pack (2013)|Muscle Mania 5-Pack]] |
+ | |Metalic Red |
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+ | |White stripes on sides |
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+ | |Gray<br />/<br />Plastic |
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+ | |Clear |
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+ | |Gray |
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+ | |Chrome Gold Rim [[PR5]] |
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+ | |X9859 |
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+ | |Thailand |
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+ | |Named ''Pontiac Firebird''<br>Base code(s): |
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+ | |[[File:Image Not Available.jpg|75px]] |
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+ | |[[HW Flames 5-Pack (2018)|HW Flames 5-Pack]] |
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|Metallic Blue |
|Metallic Blue |
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|Silver-lined black flames on sides |
|Silver-lined black flames on sides |
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|FKT64 |
|FKT64 |
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|Indonesia |
|Indonesia |
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− | |Base |
+ | |Named '''98 Pontiac Firebird''<br>Base code(s): L21, L37, L38 |
|[[File:Firebird.18HWFlames.JPG|75px]] |
|[[File:Firebird.18HWFlames.JPG|75px]] |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | IMG 8945.jpg |
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+ | File:20240114095649.jpg|Base |
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+ | File:20240114095717.jpg |
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+ | File:20240120 124710.jpg |
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+ | File:20240120 125014.jpg |
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+ | File:20240120 124810.jpg |
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+ | File:20240120 124852.jpg |
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+ | File:20240120 125112.jpg |
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+ | </gallery> |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:IROC Firebird}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:IROC Firebird}} |
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[[Category:1990s]] |
[[Category:1990s]] |
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+ | [[Category:Coupes]] |
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+ | [[Category:1:64]] |
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+ | [[Category:Wal-Mart Exclusive]] |
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+ | [[Category:Muscle Mania Series]] |
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+ | [[Category:Holiday Cars]] |
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+ | [[Category:Multipack Exclusive]] |
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+ | [[Category:2009 Cop Rods]] |
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+ | [[Category:Two/Three-door Vehicles]] |
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+ | [[Category:5-Packs]] |
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+ | [[Category:Discontinued Vehicles]] |
Latest revision as of 03:47, 5 April 2024
Description
The Pontiac Firebird is an American muscle car produced by Pontiac from 1967 to 2002. Available with a number of V8 engines, the Firebird has since become a cult classic muscle car.
The Firebird was notably used in the International Race of Champions, billed as "an American motorsport equivalent of an all-star game", with drivers from all forms of motorsport competing in identical cars. Essentially nearly identical to a stock car, IROC Firebirds featured a stock car-style steel tubeframe chassis with fiberglass composite bodywork. All cars used an identical 5.9L Chevrolet V8 restricted to 500 horsepower mated to a Jericho 4-speed manual. Each of the cars was built by Laughlin Racing, and maintained by "a division" of Penske Motorsport. The car saw use from 1996 until 2006, after which the series was put on hiatus and folded. 40 chassis were produced.
The model received a minor update in 2011; the window net was made smaller, as well as made a part of the main window piece. Some minor modifications were made to the base around 2013 with some detail removed. In later years this casting has been known under various names, such as "Firebird", "Pontiac Firebird" or "'98 Pontiac Firebird" with no changes made to the casting itself.
The Firebird featured as car #14 of the Highway 35 anniversary event, driven by Maximo of Team Street Breed. The version seen in the World Race has had its horsepower limit raised to 600.
Versions
The IROC Firebird has come out in the following versions:
Coll # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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653 | 1998 | 1998 First Editions 16/40 |
Metallic Gold | White & Black "True Value" "FIREBIRD" "1" | Grey / Plastic |
Grey tint | White | Yellow GoodYear, Black 5SP | 18544 | China | ||
1065 | 1999 | Mainline | White | Silver, Blue & Red "Huffman Racing", "1" | Grey / Plastic |
Black tint | Black | Yellow GoodYear, Black 5SP | 24079 | China | ||
1065 | 1999 | Mainline | White | Silver, Blue & Red "behrendt Racing", "1" | Black / Plastic | Solid Black | Black | Black 5SP | 24079 | China | ||
014 | 2000 | Snack Time 2/4 |
Orange | Black, Yellow, Red & White BBQ CHEESY POTATO CHIPS" | Black / Plastic |
Grey tint | White | 5SP | 26013 | China | ||
121 | 2001 | Mainline | Silver | White GoodYear, Black 5SP | 50651 | Thailand | ||||||
2001 | Pep Boys 2-Pack | Red | White & Black graphics, '03' on sides & roof, 'Pep Boys' on sides & hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5SP | 29883 | Thailand | |||
190 | 2002 | Mainline | Light Blue | 5SP | 55075 | Malaysia | ||||||
2003 | B-Day Gift 5-Pack | Metallic Pearl Yellow | "Goodyear" logo, "4", "Firebird" | Black | Black opaque | White | 5SP | 57018 | Thailand | |||
2003 | Highway 35 World Race: Street Breed 14/35 |
Metallic Teal | Street Breed Fusion Graphics, "Street Breed", "14", Hwy 35 logo | Black / Plastic |
Green Tint | Black | Green Chrome Rim, Gray CM5 | B0883 | Thailand | |||
144/180 | 2007 | All Stars | Metalic Burgundy | White, Black & Red, "68 Firebird Corttez Racing" on side | Black / Plastic |
Tint | Grey | Chrome OH5 | L3097 | Malaysia | Pontiac Firebird on card. | |
144/180 | 2007 | All Stars | Light Blue | White, Black & Blue, "68 Firebird Corttez Racing" on side | Black / Plastic |
Tint | Tan | Y5 | L3097 | Malaysia | Pontiac Firebird on card. | |
OH5 | ||||||||||||
144/180 | 2007 | All Stars | Gray | White, Black & Green, "68 Firebird Cortez Racing" on side | Black / Plastic |
Green Tint | Gray | 5SP | L3097 | Malaysia | Pontiac Firebird on card. | |
144/180 | 2007 | All Stars | Gray | Black / Plastic |
Tint | 5DOT | L3097 | Malaysia | Pontiac Firebird on card. | |||
2009 | Cop Rods 14/26 |
Metalflake Dark Gray | Yellow stripes on sides, "1080" on roof & sides, "Emergency" on sides, Annapolis Maryland Police Dept. emblem on sides & hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Dark Blue) | Black | 5SP | N9006 | Thailand | Base Code(s): B13 | ||
2009 | Fire Rods 22/26 |
White | "Providence", "Rescue", "4", emblem, & red stripes on sides, "Providence Fire Department" & "4" on hood, "Rescue" & "4" written backwards on front below hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | White OH5 | N9040 | Thailand | Base Code(s): B32 | ||
2009 | Military Rods 5/26 |
Dark Olive | Black, Mint Green, Gold, & Dark Green tampos, "75" on sides & roof, Ranger badge on hood, "U.S. Army" on sides | Black / Plastic |
Black | Black | Gold OH5 | N9803 | Thailand | |||
163/244 | 2011 | HW Main Street 3/10 |
Black | White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood | Grey plastic | Blue Tint | White | OH5 | T9870 | Malaysia | Pontiac Firebird on card. Base Code(s): C34, C43 |
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163/244 | 2011 | HW Main Street 3/10 |
White Pearl | White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood. | Gray / Plastic |
Blue Tint | Black | Chrome | T9943 | Malaysia | Pontiac Firebird on card. Base code(s): D19, D22, D24, |
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163/244 | 2011 | HW Main Street 3/10 |
White Pearl | White, Gold star & Highway Patrol on doors, Gold CHP on hood | Gray / Plastic |
Blue Tint with Hot Wheels Banner | Black | Chrome | T9943 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive Base Code(s): |
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2012 | Cars of the Decades 26/32 |
Pale Yellow | Red, White, Black & Blue tampos, "9", "Firebird" w/ racing decos | Dk. Gray / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Gray | Gray 5SP | W4007 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E23 | ||
2013 | Muscle Mania 5-Pack | Metalic Red | White stripes on sides | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | Yellow Rim PR5 | X9859 | Thailand | Named Pontiac Firebird Base code(s): F40 |
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2013 | Muscle Mania 5-Pack | Metalic Red | White stripes on sides | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | Chrome Gold Rim PR5 | X9859 | Thailand | Named Pontiac Firebird Base code(s): |
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2018 | HW Flames 5-Pack | Metallic Blue | Silver-lined black flames on sides | Met Gray/ Plastic | Tinted, black (see-through) | Dark Gray | 5SP | FKT64 | Indonesia | Named '98 Pontiac Firebird Base code(s): L21, L37, L38 |