The Paddy Wagon is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted in 1970. It is based on the Monogram Model Kit which was originally designed by Tom Daniel. It saw a few releases with in the 1970's with Redline and Blackwall wheels. It also saw some international releases in France and Mexico.
In 1993, it was retooled as part of the 25th Anniversary Series. After a 1994 release in the FAO Schwarz Gold Series Collection, it wasn't seen until 2009 where it was re-released again as part of the Classics Series and renamed the Copper Stopper.
Versions
The Paddy Wagon vehicle has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Types | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Brown | RL | 6402 | USA | 
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| 1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Dark Blue | Silver "Police" and "3" on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Brown | RL | 6402 | USA | 
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| 1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Brown | RL | 6402 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Dark Blue | No Tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Brown | RL | Unknown | Hong Kong | Lower Black Top / Came in Great Getaway set (available in Australia and Canada only). Loose only | 
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| 1973 | 1973 Hot Wheels | Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Unpainted / Metal | No Window | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 6966 | Hong Kong | Capped rear wheels, open axel front. | 
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| 1974 | 1974 Flying Colors | Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Unpainted / Metal | No Window | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 6966 | Hong Kong | Open axles |
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| 1976 | 1976 Flying Colors | Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Black / Plastic | No Window | Black / Plastic | RL | 6966 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1977 | 1977 Flying Colors | Navy Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Black / Plastic | No Window | Black / Plastic | BW | 7966 | Hong Kong | Also released on 1979 Classy Customs card (6966). | 
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| 1983 | 1983 France Release | Beige / Beige Top | Black / Plastic | No Window | BW | 7966 | France |
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| 1983 | 1983 France Release | Brown / Beige Top | Black / Plastic | No Window | BW | 7966 | France |
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| 1983 | 1983 France Release | Dark Blue / Light Blue Top | Black / Plastic | No Window | BW | 7966 | France |
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| 1983 | 1983 Mexico Release | Dark Blue / Light Blue Top | Unpainted / Metal | No Window | BW | 7966 | Mexico |
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Retooled Versions
The Paddy Wagon vehicle has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Types | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Dark Blue / Blue Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China | 
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| 1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Dark Blue / Black Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China |
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| 1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Black / Blue Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China |
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| 1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Magenta / Black Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China |
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| 1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Brown / Black Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China | 
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| 1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Gold / Black Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China |
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| 1994 | FAO Schwarz Gold Series Collection | Met. Green | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | White | Clear | Unpainted / Metal | RL Gold | Unknown | China | came with plastic display case and 15 other cars; Limited to 3000 | 
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| 2/30 | 2009 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 5 | Spectraflame Gold | Gold "Police" and "3" surrounded by Gold pinstriping | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Unpainted Metal | RL | N6948 | Thailand | 
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| 2/30 | 2009 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 5 | Spectraflame Gold | Gold "Police" and "3" surrounded by Gold pinstriping | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Unpainted Metal | CDDRR w/ Red Lines | N6948 | Thailand | Chase Version | 
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| 2/30 | 2009 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 5 | Spectraflame Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" surrounded by Gold pinstriping | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Unpainted Metal | RL | N6948 | Thailand | 
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| 2/30 | 2009 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 5 | Spectraflame Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" surrounded by Gold pinstriping | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Unpainted Metal | CDDRR w/ Red Lines | N6948 | Thailand | Chase Version | 
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| 2/30 | 2009 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 5 Boxed Set | Chrome | Gold "Police" and "3" surrounded by Gold pinstriping | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Unpainted Metal | Red Lines CDDRR | Unknown | Thailand | Wal-Mart Exclusive | 
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| N/A | 2010 | Clover Cars | Metallic Pale Green | White "Police" and "3" on sides, Light Green pinstriping on sides and roof with clover details. | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Unpainted Metal | Green Chrome 5SP | R7909 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive | 
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| N/A | 2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard | Black | Silver "Police" and "3" surrounded by White pinstriping | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Unpainted / Metal | RR | W4626 | Malaysia | 
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| 01 / 18 | 2015 | Hot Wheels Heritage Series | White with a Blue roof | “Red Line Police” on sides and roof. Red & blue lights, K-9 Unit, #3 on sides. Gold horn on left side. | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Chrome | RL | CFN66 | Malaysia | Base Code: H19 | 
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