Description[]
The Steam Roller first debuted in the Hot Wheel lineup in 1974. By 1978, it ran out of "steam" and was quietly retired after just 4 years of use. It can be found released in the Flying Colors, Super Chromes, and Speedway Specials series.
Although uncommon, the early redline versions can be found with "hybrid" wheels, such as in the above photo, with both capped rear redline wheels and straight-axle syle front wheels.
Additionally, for both the white enamel redline version and the chrome blackwall/basic wheel version, versions with seven stars across the very front nose of the hood and the front wheel arches in a "U" shape are exceptionally rare and often go for two to three figures in completely mint condition.
Versions[]
The Steam Roller has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1974 | Flying Colors | White | Blue, Red "3" & racing decals on back | Unpainted Metal | N/A | Unpainted metal | RL | 8260 | Hong Kong | Capped rear 7 stars |
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1974 | Flying Colors | White | Blue, Red "3" & racing decals on back | Unpainted Metal | N/A | Unpainted metal | RL | 8260 | Hong Kong | Capped rear 3 stars |
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1974 | Flying Colors | White | Blue, Red "3" & racing decals on back | Unpainted Metal | N/A | Unpainted metal | RL | 8260 | Hong Kong | 3 stars | |
1974 | Flying Colors | White | Blue, Red "3" & racing decals on back | Chrome Plastic | N/A | Chrome Plastic | RL | Hong Kong | 3 stars | ||
1976 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue & Yellow, "3" & racing decals on back | Black Plastic | N/A | Unpainted metal | RL | 9208 | Hong Kong | 7 stars | |
1976 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Magenta & Red, "3" & racing decals on back | Black Metal | N/A | Black Plastic | RL | 9208 | Hong Kong | 3 stars | |
1977 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue & Yellow, "3" & racing decals on back | Black Metal | N/A | Black Plastic | RL | 9208 | Hong Kong | 3 stars | |
1977 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue & Yellow, "3" and racing decals on back | Black Plastic | N/A | Unpainted metal | BW | 9208 | Hong Kong | 3 stars | |
1977 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue & Yellow, "3" & racing decals on back | Black Plastic | N/A | Unpainted metal | BW | 9208 | Hong Kong | 7 stars | |
1978 | Speedway Specials | Yellow | Magenta & Red, "3" & racing decals on back | Black Plastic | N/A | Unpainted metal | BW | 9208 | Hong Kong | 7 stars |
Re-cast versions[]
The Steam Roller has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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2011 | The Hot Ones | Metallic Orange | Hot Wheels Logo on hood with stars surrounding the whole car | Unpainted Metal | N/A | Unpainted Metal | BW | W1570 | Thailand | Base code(s): E28 | |
2011 | The Hot Ones | Metallic Orange | Hot Wheels Logo on hood with stars surrounding the whole car | Unpainted Metal | N/A | Unpainted Metal | RLBW | W1570 | Thailand | Chase Base code(s): |