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Baseplate copyright 2010.
Baseplate copyright 2010.
Baseplate Reference: W8304
Baseplate Reference: W8304
The '83 Chevy Silverado was designed by Jun Imai based on the classic pick-up of the same name an was first issued in the 2008 Series called Modern Classics.
There is also a Toon'd version.
This casting was designed by Phil Reihlman and first released in 1996. It is based on a Volkswagen T1 Transporter panel van, with the T1 body mounted on a drag racer chassis. The body is hinged at the front of the chassis and can tip forward to reveal a driver seat in a roll cage and a massive engine mounted in the center. A large tailpipe extends out the back of the vehicle.
The Drag Bus is one of the heaviest Hot Wheels castings. Due in part to its weight, the 1996 First Editions release was only time it has been issued as a basic Mainline model. The casting has been popular as a "premium" release, often with rubber "Real Riders" tires. It has also been popular with customizers, who make use of the large flat surfaces to add artwork.
There are a few other versions of the VW Drag Bus, including one with windows and a monster truck.
This is the version of the Volkswagen Drag Bus with windows.
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