35th Anniversary of the Snake and Mongoose Match Races[]
In 1970, Mattel sponsored two identically equipped Funny Cars which ran in highly publicized match-races. The men behind the wheels of these tire-smokin', wheelie-poppin', nitro-guzzlin', Funny Cars were two of drag racing's biggest stars - the legendary Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and NHRA champion, Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen. These promotional events proved to be so popular they became a highly celebrated part of drag racing history.
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of these famous face-offs we present these custom models of the Snake and Mongoose Funny Cars - fitting tributes to the thrill, speed and power of the '70s funny cars.
Vehicles[]
The following vehicles were included in the Snake and Mongoose 35th Anniversary 2-Car Set:
| Year | Model | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mongoose | Spectraflame Red | Blue Stripe on top, Mongoose and Sponsors logos on side | Silver / Metal |
Clear | Black | RR | H8584 | China | 
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| 2005 | Snake | Spectraflame Yellow | Snake Deco and Blue Stripe | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Silver | RR | H8594 | China | 
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