Description
The Rigor Motor is loosly based on the "DRAG-U-LA" model kit, a design by Tom Daniel (while working for George Barris) for the TV show The Munsters. The casting is meant to resemble a coffin or casket, and the name of the casting is a play on "rigor mortis" and "motor". In 2014, changes to the casting were apparently made, but there are no noticeable differences. In 2017, changes to the casting were made; the casting lost a separate piece on the front, the blown engine was retooled, and it now has a plastic base for cost-cutting.
Versions
The Rigor Motor has been released in the following 1/64th scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 1994 | New Model | Burgundy | White Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Chrome | BW | 11849 | Malaysia | Playable in Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing | 
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| 300 | 1995 | Dark Rider 4/4 |
Metalflake Black | Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Chrome | Dark Chrome PC6 | 13287 | Malaysia | 
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| 300 | 1995 | Dark Rider 4/4 |
Metalflake Black | Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Chrome | Dark Chrome 7SP | 13287 | Malaysia | 
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| 300 | 1995 | Dark Rider 4/4 |
Metalflake Black | Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Chrome | Dark Chrome 5SP | 13287 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 1996 | Computer Cars | Metalflake Purple w/ Green Chrome Engine | White Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Green Chrome | 5SP | 15452 | Malaysia | Came with Computer Disk | 
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| N/A | 1996 | Target Designer Collection | Metalflake Gold | Black Hot Wheels Logo | Black / Metal |
Tinted | Chrome | Gold Chrome 5SP | 15942 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | 
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| 5pk | 1997 | Hot Wheels Crazy Classics 5-Pack |
Black | White skeleton hands & HW Logo | Bright Red / Metal |
Clear | Gold Chrome | 5SP | 17490 | Malaysia | 
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| 300 | 1997 | Mainline | Metalflake Black | Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear Red | Red Chrome | LW | 13287 | China | 
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| 852 | 1998 | Mainline | Metalflake Purple | Gold 'Rigor Motor Racing' on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear Yellow | Gold Chrome | 5SP | 19515 | Thailand | 
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| 852 | 1998 | Mainline | Metalflake Purple | Gold 'Rigor Motor Racing' on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear Yellow | Gold Chrome | 5SP | 19515 | Malaysia | Rear wheel smaller than typical | 
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| 932 | 1999 | Treasure Hunts 4/12 |
Neon Yellow | Black, Red & Silver flames on top | Black / Metal |
Clear Yellow | Chrome | Gold Chrome 5SP | 21091 | Malaysia | 
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| 932 | 1999 | Treasure Hunts 4/12 |
Neon Green | Black, Red & Silver flames on top | Black / Metal |
Clear Yellow | Chrome | Gold Chrome 5SP | 21091 | Malaysia | 
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| 1052 | 1999 | Mainline | Red | Yellow, Black & White tampos w/ Roses & 'Thorny Graves' on sides & top | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | 24066 | China | 
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| 41 / 250 |
2000 | Tony Hawk Skate 1/4 |
Metalflake Blue | Blue, Purple & White tampos on sides & across top, 'Birdhouse' on sides | Metalflake Silver / Metal |
Clear Blue | Blue Chrome | 5SP | 26044 | Malaysia | 
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| 69 / 240 |
2001 | Skull & Crossbones 1/4 |
Orange | Black, Gold, Silver & White skulls & crossbones on sides & top | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear Red | Gold Chrome | Gold Chrome 5SP | 20104 | Malaysia | 
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| 101 / 240 |
2002 | Grave Rave 3/4 |
Metallic Silver | Orange, Black & White 'Grave Rave', skulls & HW logo on sides & top | Satin Black / Metal |
Clear Orange | Chrome | 5SP | 54456 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 2002 | Halloween Highway |
Black | Grey & White 'Drac Racer', skulls & decos on sides & top | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | 54320 | 
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| 5pk | 2003 | Tiki Blasters 5-pack |
Metalflake Olive Green | Red, White, Black & Yellow Tiki deco on sides & top | Metalflake Red / Metal |
Clear Red | Chrome | Red 5SP | 57048 | China | 
| |
| 138 / 187 |
2005 | Mainline | Black | Red, White, Blue Tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear Red | Red Chrome | 5SP | H9046 | Malaysia | 
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| 95 / 223 |
2006 | Highway Horror 5/5 |
Metallic Magenta | Yellow & Red decos, "Petrolnomicon" on sides | Orange / Metal |
Clear Orange | Gold Chrome | Gold Chrome 5SP | J3421 | Malaysia | 
| |
| 1 / 8 |
2006 | Fright Cars | Metalflake Gold | Black & White decos on sides & top | Black | Tinted | Black | Gold Chrome OH5 | L1163 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive | 
|
| 218 / 240 |
2010 | Mystery Cars 5/24 |
Green | Black & White flames on sides & across top, HW logo & 'Mystery' on sides | Metalflake Gold / Metal |
Clear Purple | Purple Chrome | Purple Chrome OH5 | R7474 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 2011 | Halloween 5-Pack | Orange | Green, Blue & Black Eerie Flames, Purple Pumpkin, Green HW Logo | Black / Metal |
Clear Purple | Green Chrome | Blue Chrome PR5 | V8296 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive Base code(s): |
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| N/A | 2012 | HW Boulevard Show Rods | Metalflake Red w/ Black Top | Gold decos on sides & across top | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear Red | Chrome | Red line RR5SP | W4635 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 1 / 5 |
2013 | Happy Halloween! 1/5 |
Pearl Pink w/ Black Top | Black spider web on sides & White spider web across top | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear Magenta | Chrome | Chrome rims, Black OH5 | Y2141 | Malaysia | Kroger Exclusive Base code(s): F25 |
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| 79 / 250 |
2014 | HW City Fright Cars 4/5 |
Metalflake Red | Flames on sides and top | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Black) | Gold Chrome | Gold 5SP | BFC88 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F31 | 
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| 79 / 250 |
2014 | HW City Fright Cars 4/5 |
Metalflake Red | Yellow, Beige & Gold flames on sides & top, 'Rigor Motor' on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear Green | Chrome | Black rims, Lime Green OH5 | BDL61 | Malaysia | Kroger Exclusive Base code(s): |
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| 59 / 365 |
2017 | Fright Cars 1/5 |
Metalflake Dark Blue | Skull on top, HW logo & 'Rigor Motor' on sides | Grey / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | Black & Beige PR5 | DVB65 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J41, J42, J43 | 
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| 157 / 365 |
2017 | Fright Cars 1/5 |
Satin Red | Skull on top, HW logo & 'Rigor Motor' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | Black & Grey PR5 | DTX67 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K02, J53 | 
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| 2018 | Mulitpack Exclusive | Light Green | Skull on top, HW logo & 'Rigor Motor' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Green) | Chrome | White rim, Black OH5 | DTX67 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K43, K50 | 
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| 11 / 12 |
2018 | Mystery Models | Yellow | Chrome Orange Rim, Black OH5 | Base code(s): | 
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| 1 / 6 |
2019 | Happy Halloween | Purple | Grey crossbones, "19" & Halloween logo on top | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Black | Black rim, Blue OH5 | GBC55 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M11, M17 | 
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Gallery
Rigor Motor side view
Rigor Motor rear view
Rigor Motor front view
New Model Packaged
1998 and 1999 packaged
RIGOR MOTOR was playable in Hot Wheels Velocity X PC & PS2
Rigor Motor was playable in Hot Wheels Velocity X GBA
Rigor Motor 2018 Multipack Green - Since 2017 retool now has plastic base, smaller cockpit and engine and casting incorporates the bird
Carded 2019 Rigor Motor from the Happy Halloween series
