Casting : The Hood
Years of Production:
1971 & 1972
Country of Origin:
US and Hong Kong
Casting Variations:
Slight variations in the tail lights and grille between US & HK
Interior Colors:
HK: Dark Brown Interior, Blue Glass
US: Black Interior, Clear Glass
Paint Colors and Variations:
The black roof version is uncommon and only found on HK models
| Color | US | HK |
| Blue | Common |
Common |
| Aqua |
Common |
Common |
| Green | Common |
Common |
| Lime |
Common |
- |
| Light Green | Common |
Common |
| Yellow | Common |
Common |
| Red | Common |
Common |
| Rose |
Less Common |
- |
| Magenta |
Common |
Less Common |
| Purple | Less Common |
Less Common |
| Hot Pink |
Hard to Find | - |
Other versions of same Casting:
The Hood was reissued in 1973 as the "Hiway Robber". It was also issued in Mexico by CIPSA, also as the "Hiway Robber".
1973 Hiway Robber
Comments:
The Hood
The Hood features a movable roof.
Black Roof Version
Most HK colors can be found with the black roof but they are much harder to find.
Grille Variation - HK vs. US
Tail Light Variation - HK vs. US
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