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VARIATIONS There are only a handful of variations
this time. A few from the end of the
2016 year and a few more to add for
By Jim Garbaczewski 2017.
In the 2016 BMW series the #190 black
‘73 BMW 3.0 CSL Race Car can be found
with j5bk/ch-rim wheels. The common
being mc5bk/ch-rim.

A tough find reported for 2016 is the #47
Glow Wheels F-Racer in mf green with
glow-in-the-dark pr5bk.

The #191 red ‘65 Chevy Impala with rain-
bow colored pr5 rims in a single BP. It was
first reported found in gift-packs.

The 2017 #8 mf white Cadillac Elmiraj has
had multiple wheel variations; 10spoke
(common), pr5, y5 and now found in a
gift-pack j5. Keep your eyes out for any
one of the 3 wheel variations.

Not only is the #52 16 Angels a Super
Treasure Hunt for 2017 but the regular
mainline has been reported with a rare
wheel variation, white 5 spoke open hole
with blue rims (white os5/bu-rim).

This popular piece, the #31 white Cus-
tom ‘01 Acura Integra GSR has been
found with mc5bk/ch-rim. Right now it’s
an extremely rare find.

So far this has been extremely hard to
find. The Fright Cars #32 pearl red Tomb
Up with Open 5 spoke with chrome rims
(os5bk/ch-rim). The common one being
(pr5bk/ch-rim).
Look for this sleeper the #13 mf blue
‘77 Pontiac Firebird with either light
gold or dark gold interior. Dark gold
is pictured.

Hot Wheels Cop Rods (Large Scale) By Russ Looker

This issue we take a look at the group of Anglia Panel Truck (#50553) - Black with
Hot Wheels Cop Rods that were issued as white and red flames on the sides and
a set of four models, in 1/25 scale, in 2001. hood. “Wichita Police” in white, a silver
These were issued in large window boxes badge and “To Protect And Serve” and
with “ Cop Rods”, “The Ultimate Police “51” on sides. “51”, “Police”, “City Of
Cruisers”, and the Hot Wheels logo on the Wichita”, and a silver badge on the roof.
front of each box. The boxes were blue with
flames across the front and a vintage police ‘32 Ford Sedan (#50554) - Black roof, fend-
cruiser pictured on the lower right corner. ers, and hood with white sides. Black and
The four available models were listed on the gold flame style tampo on sides and gold
back of the box, in checklist form. The name pin striping on hood. “New Orleans Police”
of each model was on the top of the box. and a gold star under the windshield, “105”
Hanging down inside each box was a police in white and “63 PCT” in gold on the roof.
badge with the name of that model’s police “New Orleans Police”, “63 PCT”, “105”,
department. Each model was produced in and a gold star on sides.
black and white. Values at toy shows and in
antique malls range from $10 to $15. The Fat Fendered ‘40 (#50555) - Black roof,
four models issued are listed below: hood, and fenders, with white sides. “429”
on roof, gold flame striping on hood and
‘49 Merc (#50552) - White with black doors fenders. “Sacramento Police”, “429”, and
and hood, “Police” and a gold star on the badge style tampo on sides.
hood and doors, “5150”, in black, on the
roof, “El Segundo Police” in black on the
rear fender and trunk.