Casting : Alive '55



Years of Production:

1974 - 1977


Country of Origin:

Hong Kong


Casting Variations:

Hood Opens on earlier releases
Hood cast shut on later releases

Capped Wheels on the Rear of Early releases


Paint Colors and Variations:

Standard Color: Green
Alternate Color : Light Blue
Superchrome


Interior Colors:

Black is common, White is Very Rare
Blue Glass

Other versions of same Casting:

1969 Classic Nomad
1973 Alive '55
1977 Super Chromes Alive '55


Comments:

The Alive '55 is derived from the 1973 Alive '55 casting.




Base Comparison 1973 (T) vs. 1974 (B)

For the Flying Colors release, the base was modified to remove some of the engine detail and to add crush protection to the front wheels.
The hole in the center is probably an addition to aid in assembly when crimping the axles into the base.




1974 Alive '55 Alternate Color






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