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Packin' Pacer

Packin' Pacer debuted in Flying Colors. It was produced across 1978 – 1988 (original) 2011 – 2013, 2023 – present (retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, Re-Tooled Versions, Notes.

Flying ColorsDrag StrippersSpeed MachinesThe Hot OnesAmerican Motors Corporation CarsLicensed Hot WheelsLarry Wood DesignsBob Rosas Designs
Debut year1978
Debut seriesFlying Colors
Produced years1978 – 1988 (original) 2011 – 2013, 2023 – present (retool)
DesignerLarry Wood and Bob Rosas
Collector no.2015
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Packin pacer yellow
Collector identity

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Packin' Pacer first appears in Flying Colors. The current catalog tracks it across 1978 – 1988 (original) 2011 – 2013, 2023 – present (retool). Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Check Description, Original Versions, Re-Tooled Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Flying Colors
  • Drag Strippers
  • Speed Machines
  • The Hot Ones
  • American Motors Corporation Cars
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Packin' Pacer before reading price claims.
  • Use 1978 – 1988 (original) 2011 – 2013, 2023 – present (retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Original Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Resin model (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
No tampo/ RL wheels prototype (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Original Design plans (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Big scale prototype (Bruce Pascal)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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