1978 Flying Colors
Color : Yellow
Tampo : Red, Purple & Blue Graphics with 'PACKIN' PACER' on Roof
Base : An unpainted metal year 1977 Hong Kong base
Interior : A chrome interior with tinted yellow window color
Wheel : Basic wheel
The Packin' Pacer is a Hot Wheels casting which was designed as a collaboration between Bob Rosas and Larry Wood and debuted in the 1978 Flying Colors. It is based on the AMC Pacer, except this version is modified with an enormous V8 engine in the rear with its exhaust pipes exiting through the rear window. It saw a few versions released domestically, and a couple of hard-to-find versions internationally including Mexico, India (Leo), Italy (Mebetoys) and Japan (Red Box 11A).
Its regular production was discontinued in 1983, but the international versions may have been produced for several years after. The Packin' Pacer was re-tooled for the 2011 Hot Ones Series and has seen several versions since.
