Power Pad



Years of Production:

1970 - 1971


Country of Origin:

US Only


Casting Variations:

None Noted


Interior Colors:

* Dark Interior

* White Camper Shell



Paint Colors and Variations:

Color
Rarity
Blue Rare
Light Blue
Rare
Green
Common
Light Green
Common
Lime
Common
Magenta
Common
Hot Pink
Uncommon
Red
Uncommon
Rose
Common
Yellow Common


Other versions of same Casting:

1975 Sand Drifter



Discussion:

The Power Pad, designed by Ira Gilford and Howard Rees, was released in 1970 continuing the tradition of "in-house" designed concept cars started in 1969.



Power Pad

Resembling a Dune Buggy but equipped with a transverse mounted front engine, big fuel tanks and a spacious camper shell, the Power Pad was made for the outdoors!
Made only in the US factory, the interior of the Power Pad is always black and the wheels are large caps front and rear.




Power Pad, Front and Rear

The white plastic camper slides into bed of the Power Pad, guided by a tab and small slot slot in the front
of the open bed. The back of the shell snaps onto the base utilizing the piece that resembles a trailer hitch.




Power Pad, Front and Rear

A four cylinder transverse mounted engine dominates the front of the Power Pad. The windshield is clear plastic and the camper shell is always white with clear windows.




Power Pad Body and Base




Power Pad in Blue




Power Pad in Blister Pack



Prototypes



Power Pad Handmade Approval Sample
Photo Courtesy of Larry Wood



Photos and info credits: Ted Gray



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