Description[]
The Sunagon is a Third Generation (T3) Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter, made from 1979-1992. In America it was called Vanagon and the pun "Sunagon" came from the high-raising roof "to the sun". The casting is a very special adaption from the "Sondermodell" Joker in the early-80´s.
The original casting was not used in the USA anymore after the 1983 "Extras" release, but it continued to be issued in Mexico during 1985, 1986, and 1987. A new, retooled casting debuted in 2011.
Versions[]
The Sunagon has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mainline | Orange & Tan | No tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Brown | BW | 3251 | Hong Kong | Non-Removable Brown Motorcycle on back | 
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| 1982 | Mainline | Orange & Tan | No tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted (Yellow) | Brown | BW | 3251 | Malaysia | Non-Removable Brown Motorcycle on back | 
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| 1983 | Extras | Metalflake Blue & Light Blue | No tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Tan | BW | 4340 | Malaysia | Non-Removable Tan Motorcycle on back | 
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Retooled Versions[]
The Volkswagen Sunagon has come out in the following versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Hot Ones | Metalflake Light Green | White, Orange, & Yellow stripes | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Black | BW | W1562 | Thailand | Base code(s): D36, D37 | 
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| 2011 | The Hot Ones | Metalflake Light Green | White, Orange & Yellow stripes | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Black | Hot Ones Red line BW | W1562 | Thailand | Chase Base Code(s): D36 |
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| 2011 | The Hot Ones: Weekend Machines 6-Pack | Metalflake Light Green | White, Orange, & Yellow stripes | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Black | BW | W3697 | Thailand | Base code(s): | 
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| 2012 | The Hot Ones | Metalflake Purple | Light Purple stripes | ZAMAC | Tinted (Blue) | Gray | GHO | W3806 | Thailand | Non-Removable Gray Motorcycle on back Base code(s): E28 |
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| 2013 | Retro Entertainment: Magnum, P.I. | Brown | Yellow & orange stripes on sides. Yellow "Island Hoppers" on sides & front. | ZAMAC | Tinted (Black) | Orange | RRS | X8927 | Malaysia | Non-Removable Orange Motorcycle on back Base code(s): F18 |
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| 2018 | Car Culture: Cargo Carriers 3/5 |
Beige | Detailed headlights. Silver door handles. Woodgrain trim on sides. Burgundy pop-up roof. Burgundy motorcycle on rear | ZAMAC | Clear | Burgundy | C4SPRR | FLC12 | Thailand | Base code(s): K49, L02 | 
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| 2020 | Collector Edition | ZAMAC | Purple & Red Stripes, Hot Wheels Logo and '2' | Black / Metal |
Purple tint | Black | Redline, Gray C4SPRR | GJJ76 | Malaysia | Walmart Legends Tour Exclusive Base code(s): M42, M43 |
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See also[]
Gallery[]
1982 Sunagon
Mainline 1982
Extras 1983
Camper Top Extends Upward
Magnum, p.i.
2012 The Hot Ones
Both Wheels BW & BW HO red stripe
W1562 Chase BW The Hot Ones RSW + BW
CHASE Error Tampo Pass Only & Correct drivers Chase
Error Tampo Pass Side only (Left Image
Chase Error Tampo & Correct
Chase
W1562 Chase
W1562 Chase
W1562 Chase
W1562 Chase
W1562 Chase
W1562 Chase
W1562 Chase
W1562 Chase
W1562 Chase D36
W1562 Error Tampo Slide CHASE
W1562 Error Tampo
W1562 Error Tampo Slide CHASE
W1562 Error Tampo Slide CHASE D36
2020 Hot Wheels Sunagon
Sunagon Leo Hot Wheels
LEO 3251 VW Camper & Stripe 2 is most common Of the Different tampos available
LEO 3251 VW Camper BLACK, stripe2 WHITE
VW Camper YELLOW, stripe2 WHITE
VW Camper WHITE, stripe2 RED
VW WHITE, stripe2 BLACK
LEO 3251 Light Dark
Mexico x6, 1 LEO , 1 extras
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2020 Card
2020 Collector