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. Prototypes exist in SF orange and SF blue - typically without the POLICE text on the sides of the roof. 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 | Mainline | Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Brown | RL | 6402 | USA | 
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| 1970 | Mainline | Dark Blue | Silver "Police" and "3" on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Brown | RL | 6402 | USA | 
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| 1970 | Mainline | Dark Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Brown | RL | 6402 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1970 | Mainline | 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 | Mainline | 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 | 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 | 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 | Flying Colors | Navy Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Black / Plastic | No Window | Black / Plastic | BW | 7966 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1979 | Classy Customs | Navy Blue | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Black / Plastic | No Window | Black / Plastic | BW | Hong Kong |
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| 1983 | France Release | Beige / Beige Top | Black / Plastic | No Window | BW | 7966 | France |
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| 1983 | France Release | Brown / Beige Top | Black / Plastic | No Window | BW | 7966 | France |
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| 1983 | France Release | Dark Blue / Light Blue Top | Black / Plastic | No Window | BW | 7966 | France |
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| 1983 | Mexico Release | Dark Blue / Light Blue Top | Unpainted / Metal | No Window | BW | 7966 | Mexico |
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Retooled Versions
The Paddy Wagon 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 Anniv | Dark Blue / Blue Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China | 
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| 1993 | 25th Anniv | Dark Blue / Black Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China |
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| 1993 | 25th Anniv | Black / Blue Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China |
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| 1993 | 25th Anniv | Magenta / Black Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China |
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| 1993 | 25th Anniv | Brown / Black Top | Gold "Police" and "3" on sides | Brown | Blue tint | Unpainted / Metal | RL | 5707 | China | 
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| 1993 | 25th Anniv | 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 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 | Classics 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 | Classics 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 | Classics 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 | Classics 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 | Classics 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 | HW 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 | HW Heritage (Redlines) | White w/ Blue roof | 'Red Line Police' on sides & roof, 'K-9 Unit' & '3' on sides, Gold horn on left side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Chrome | Red Line BW | CFN66 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H19, H20 | 
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Gallery
1970 - USA - Gold 'Police'
Prototype SF blue
