Rig Wrecker

Note: For the Pick-up tow truck see Ramblin' Wrecker.

Rig Wrecker Debut Series Mainline Produced 1983 - 2003 Designer Larry Wood Number 3916

Description

Also known as the Ramblin' Wrecker only for the 1997 "Heat Fleet Series". This is not to be confused with the pickup truck-based Ramblin Wrecker of the same name, that was in production from 1975 to 1983.

Versions

The Rig Wrecker 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
	1983	Mainline	White w/Red Boom	Blue & Red "Steve's" "Towing"	unpainted metal	Clear	Chrome	BW	3917	Malaysia
46	1989	Mainline	White w/Red Boom	(Lighter) Blue & Red "Steve's" "Towing"	Chrome Plastic	Clear	Chrome	BW	3917	Malaysia
5pk	1994	Blimp & Support Team	White w/Grey Boom	Red, Blue "Airship Tug", Black "Airship Support Team"	Chrome Plastic	Grey Tint	Chrome	BW	3917	Malaysia
5pk	1996	Auto City	White w/Grey Boom	Blue, Red, Yellow, "Auto-City Tow"	Chrome Plastic	Grey Tint	Chrome	5SP		Malaysia	only in 5-Pack
5pk	1996	Auto City	White w/Grey Boom	Blue, Red, Yellow, "Auto-City Tow"	Chrome Plastic	Grey Tint	Chrome	3SP		Malaysia	only in 5-Pack
5pk	1996	Auto City	White w/Grey Boom	Blue, Red, Yellow, "Auto-City Tow"	Chrome Plastic	Grey Tint	Chrome	7SP		Malaysia	only in 5-Pack
5pk	1997	City Action	Metalflake Blue w/Orange Boom	White, Red, "24 Hour Towing"	Orange Plastic	Grey Tint	Orange	7SP		Malaysia	only in 5-Pack
5pk	1997	Race Team II	Metalflake Blue w/White Boom	White, Red, Yellow, Hot Wheels Race Team Theme	White Plastic	Grey Tint	White	5SP		Malaysia	only in 5-Pack
5pk	1997	Race Team II	Metalflake Blue w/White Boom	White, Red, Yellow, Hot Wheels Race Team Theme	White Plastic	Grey Tint	White	3SP	17491	Malaysia	only in 5-Pack
540	1997	Heat Fleet 4/4	Black w/Red Boom	Orange, Blue, Red, Yellow, Flames	Chrome Plastic	Grey Tint	Chrome	SB		Malaysia	named Ramblin' Wrecker for this release
540	1997	Heat Fleet 4/4	Black w/Red Boom	Orange, Blue, Red, Yellow, Flames	Chrome Plastic	Grey Tint	Chrome	7SP		Malaysia	named Ramblin' Wrecker for this release, also Playable vehicle in Hot Wheels: Crash!
872	1998	Mainline	White w/Red Boom	Red "1" Black Pit Crew Tow Rig"	Black Plastic	Clear	Chrome	5DOT		Thailand
5pk	1999	Race Team Crew	White w/Orange	Red "1" Black Pit Crew Tow Rig"	Black Plastic	Tinted	Chrome	SB	18837	Thailand
1087	1999	Mainline	Yellow w/Blue Boom	Grey Black White "Finish line"	Chrome Plastic	Clear	Black	5DOT	24101	Malaysia
206	2000	Mainline, 5pk Powershift Garage	Black w/White Boom	White, Gold "Dispatched Tow Carrier"	Gold Chrome Plastic	Clear	Gold Chrome	Gold 3SP	25368	Thailand
5pk	2001	Rescue Rods	Black w/Yellow Boom	White, Red & Yellow. "7 Rescue Rig" on Side	Chrome plastic	Red	Chrome	Chrome 3SP		Thailand
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #1	White w/Black Boom	Daytona Graphics	Chrome	Smoke	Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	29665
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #2	White w/Black Boom	Darlington Graphics	Chrome	Smoke	Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	29666
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #3	Light Purple w/Black Boom	Homestead-Miami Graphics	Chrome	Clear	Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	29674
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #4	Black w/White Boom	Talladega 500 Graphics	Chrome	Clear	Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	52714
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #5	Blue w/Blue Boom	Daytona Light Graphics	Chrome	Clear	Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #6	Red w/White Boom	California Graphics	Chrome	Smoke	Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	29667
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing- Treasure Hunt #7	Black w/Black Boom	Kansas Graphics	Gold Chrome	Clear	Gold Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	29672
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #8	Light Blue w/Black Boom	Talladega Graphics	Chrome	Clear	Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	29673
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #9	Black w/White Boom	Phoenix Graphics	Chrome	Clear	Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	29668
	2001	Hot Wheels Racing - Treasure Hunt #10	Red w/Black Boom	Watkins Glen Graphics	Gold Chrome	Smoke	Gold Chrome	CDDRR w/ Goodyear Tampo	29671
195	2003	Final Run 1/12	Metallic Red w/Gold Boom	Yellow, Black White, "Final Run" + Logo	Gold Chrome Plastic	Clear	Gold	Gold Y5	57122	Malaysia	Originally scheduled to be one of the 2002 Final Run Cars, but TRU dropped the line and it was released as a 2003 Final Run, This particular version has 2002 on its door.
195	2003	Final Run 1/12	Met. Red w/Gold Boom	Yellow, Black White, "Final Run" + Logo	Gold Chrome Plastic	Clear	Gold	Gold Y5		Malaysia	2003 on door

See Also

• King Wrex (Road Wars)

Gallery

1997 rig wreaked collector number 872

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