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The Real Deora[]

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  • The Dodge Deora was designed by Harry Bradley and commissioned in 1964 to show-winning customizers Mike and Larry Alexander. It was then unveiled in their home town during the Detroit Autorama in 1967, where it won the coveted Riddler Award. The Deora is based on the mid-engine Dodge D-100 and the back hatch of a 1960 Ford station wagon. It was chopped, sectioned, and channeled to create the fully functional, futuristic pickup. Entrance into the candy gold painted custom is achieved by lifting up the windshield and entering through the front. The truck continued to tour with the ICAS tour and racked up numerous awards on the way.
  • The Photo and information for the full scale Deora is sourced from the book "Showtime" by Michael Sheridan and Sam Bushala

Description[]

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The Deora was part of the Original 16 in the 1968 Hot Wheels series. The car was based on the 1964 Dodge Deora, a real-life concept truck designed by Harry Bradley, (who, by 1968 was working as Hot Wheels' own designer) and built by Larry and Mike Alexander. The Cars were packaged with a metal 'Collector's Button'.

Sky Show Deora was a vehicle released in 1970. This re-issued Deora was only available in the Sky Show race sets, along with the Sky Show Fleetside. Mattel retooled the 1968 casting of the Deora  for this release. The tonneau cover area had an orange ramp attached to it; the ramp extended out over the front of the roofline and hood, and held one of three different colored airplanes (blue, green and yellow all came with the set). The planes locked into a hole in the ramp under the tension provided by an elastic band at the front of the ramp. As the vehicle traveled down the track, the plane was released via a trigger on the ramp.

The Sky Show Deora was made only in Hong Kong and released only in Canada. It was actually released with the name Aero Launcher Deora, but is commonly referred to by collectors as the Sky Show Deora.

In 2000, Nathan Proch designed a sequel to this casting, named the Deora II. It was loosely based on the original, but more streamlined and aerodynamic. Three years later, a full-size working version of the Deora II was built, bringing the legend of the Deora full-circle.

The Deora is most recognized for its two detachable plastic surfboards. This casting is the only model from the Redline era to have four small Redline tires.


USA Versions[]

The Deora has come out in the following versions: Notes: On USA versions, the base incorporates the front bumper, headlight, and grille area. Other identifying features are a flat base, louvered headlights, clear windows, and silver foil wheels. Colors are descending in rarity from most common to most rare.

Year Series Color sticker Base Color
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Type
Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type cast # Country Notes
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Variations
Photo
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Purple Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA Deora - Purple
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Gold Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA Gold Deora - 5729df
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Aqua Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA Deora - aqua
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Lime Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA Deora Lime
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Antifreeze Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA Image Not Available
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Red Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA Deora - Red
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Green Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA Deora - Green
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Blue Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA Deora
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Brown Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA On USA Base or Hong Kong base? Image Not Available
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Yellow Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Dark or White RL 6210 USA On USA Base or Hong Kong base? Image Not Available

Hong Kong Versions[]

The Deora has come out in the following versions: Notes: On Hong Kong versions, the base includes the headlights and front bumper (but not the grille area) Other identifying features are blue-tinted glass, chrome foil wheels and smooth headlights. Colors are descending in rarity from most common to most rare.

Year Series Color Sticker Base Color
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Type
Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes
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Variations
Photo
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Antifreeze Unpainted
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Metal
Blue tint Grey/White RL 6210 Hong Kong Antifreeze Deora - 6473df
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Purple Unpainted
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Metal
Blue tint Grey/White RL 6210 Hong Kong Purple Deora - 6475df
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Gold Unpainted
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Blue tint Grey/White RL 6210 Hong Kong 1968 Sweet Sixteen DEORA Gold
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Blue Unpainted
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Metal
Blue tint Grey/White RL 6210 Hong Kong Aqua Deora - 6474df
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Aqua Unpainted
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Blue tint Black RL 6210 Hong Kong 1968 Sweet Sixteen DEORA Aqua
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Red Unpainted
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Blue tint Grey/White RL 6210 Hong Kong Red Deora - 6471df
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Orange Unpainted
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Blue tint Grey/White RL 6210 Hong Kong Playable in Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing DeoraTROrange
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Lime Unpainted
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Metal
Blue tint Black RL 6210 Hong Kong Rare DSC 0223-1-
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Gold Unpainted
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Blue tint Grey/White RL 6210 Hong Kong Painted Base 1968 DEORA Gold Painted Base
1968 Sweet Sixteen Spectraflame Creamy Pink Unpainted
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Blue tint Grey/White RL 6210 Hong Kong This may be the first of its kind to ever be found Red Deora
1970 Sky Show Spectraflame Aqua Unpainted
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Metal
Blue tint White RL 6436 Hong Kong Name Sky Show Deora Skyshowdeora
1970 Sky Show Spectraflame Aqua Unpainted
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Blue tint Black RL 6436 Hong Kong Name Sky Show Deora Image not available
1970 Sky Show Spectraflame Purple Unpainted
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Blue tint Black RL 6436 Hong Kong Name Sky Show Deora Image not available
1970 Sky Show Spectraflame Purple Unpainted
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Blue tint White (?) RL 6436 Hong Kong Name Sky Show Deora Image not available

Retooled Versions[]

The Deora has been released in in the following versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color
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Type
Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes
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Variations
Photo
1994 Vintage Series Metalflake Blue Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 12496 China Vintage Series 8 Pack Deora.Vintage Set
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Light Blue Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Deora BluFAO
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Red Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Deora RedVntg
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Brown Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Image Not Available
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Gold Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Image Not Available
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Magenta Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards DeoraVintage - 25th Anniv Purple
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Light Green Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Image Not Available
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Lime Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Vintage Deora Lime
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Olive Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Image Not Available
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Orange Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Image Not Available
1994 Vintage Series II Metalflake Pink Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black RL 10495 China Removable Surfboards Deora PnkVntg
1995 FAO Schwarz Gold Series Collection II Gold Chrome Unpainted
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Gold RL 13828 China Limited to 4000 Image Not Available
1995 Mattel 50th Anniversary Toy Club Gold Chrome Unpainted
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Metal
Clear Black Gold RL Gold Plated
Limited to 1500
Gold Deora
1995 FAO Schwarz The History of Hot Wheels Metalflake Blue RL Image Not Available
1996 Bonus Car Metalflake Blue White, Red & Yellow "Hot Wheels" logo "1", Hot Wheels Race Team colors Unpainted
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Metal
Clear White BW China Mail in Deora - 96 Bonus Car
1996 Vintage Race Team 4-Car Set Metalflake Blue White, Red, Yellow "Hot Wheels" logo "1", Hot Wheels Race Team colors Unpainted
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Metal
Clear White RL 13828 China Deora Race Team
1997 New York Toy Fair Metalflake Blue White, Red and Yellow "Hot Wheels" logo "44", Hot Wheels Race Team colors BW Goodyear Toy fair deora
1998 Van de Kamp's Promo Pink Blue and White "Van de Kamp's" logo Chrome
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Metal
Clear White RL2 18584 China Lime surfboards
Packaged on Special Edition (50K) "Fish-O-Saurs" card
Mail-order only
Deora PnkVndekmp
1998 Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary Green Chrome
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Metal
Clear White RL2 18857 Image Not Available
1998 The 30th Anniversary Deora Pewter Pewter
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Metal
Grey N/A Grey RL2 20418 Limited to 7,000 30th Silver Deora
2001 Pro Racing Blue "99 Supergard Citgo Racing" w/Red and White Unpainted
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Metal
Clear White BW Thailand Deorasuperguard
2001 Pro Racing Light Blue "43 STP Cherrios Racing" w/Red, Yellow and Orange Unpainted
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Metal
Clear White BW Thailand Deorastp
2001 Pro Racing Yellow & Black "17 Dewalt Racing" w/Silver stripe on side Unpainted
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Metal
Clear White BW Thailand Deoradewalt
2001 Pro Racing Blue "12 Mobil 1 Racing" w/Red and White Unpainted
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Metal
Tinted (Blue) White BW Thailand Deoramobil1
011 2001 Treasure Hunts
11/12
Metalflake Blue Black, White and Red tampos, "Treasure Hunt" logo on rear Unpainted
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Metal
Tinted (Blue) Light Blue RL 50010 Thailand Deora - 01TH
122 2002 Mainline Metalflake Red Black, White, Yellow and Orange "Cowabunga" tampos Unpainted
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Metal
Clear White SB 55007 Malaysia Cowabunga Deora - 6469df
2002 Sci-Fi Monsters 5-Pack Silver "Return Of The Fifty Foot Moon Maiden In 3-D" tampos Unpainted
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Metal
Tinted (Blue) White Chrome Blue 5DOT 54423 Malaysia Without surfboards Moon Maiden Deora - 1271ef
2002 Sci-Fi Monsters 5-Pack Silver "Return Of The Fifty Foot Moon Maiden In 3-D" tampos Unpainted
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Metal
Tinted (Blue) White Chrome Blue 5DOT 54423 Thailand Without surfboards IMG 0814 1
199 2004 Roll Patrol Black Light Blue, White and Dark Blue tampo w/ 'Riptide Rescue', '9', 'Police' and Roll Patrol logo on sides Unpainted
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Metal
Tinted (Blue) Black 3SP B3798 Thailand With 2 Light Blue surfboards 2004 Deora w- Surf Boards
199 2004 Roll Patrol Black Light Blue, White and Dark Blue tampo w/ 'Riptide Rescue', '9', 'Police' and Roll Patrol logo on sides Unpainted
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Metal
Tinted (Blue) Black 3SP B3798 Thailand Without surfboards Deora 2004 3 24
2004 Mutant Biotronic Kingdom Set Green Unpainted
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Metal
Tinted (Red) White 5DOT C4560 Thailand Without surfboards Deora 2004 24
2004 Halloween Highway Black Gray, White, & Orange deco on sides & bed cover, 'Brain Snatchers from Planet Deora' on sides Unpainted
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Metal
Orange Chrome Orange Y5 G5262 Thailand Without surfboards Image Not Available
2008 Since '68: Top 40
31/40
Pearl White Purple and Light Blue on sides and tonneau cover Unpainted
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Metal
Clear White RL M1567 Thailand Since '68 Deora - 6603gf
2008 Since '68 Top 40 Set Metallic Lavender Lilac & Purple tampos on sides & bed cover Unpainted
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Metal
Clear White RL N4608 Thailand White surfboards Image Not Available
2008 Toy Fair Spectraflame Blue RL Image Not Available
2011 HWC.com 10 Bonus Release Spectraflame Blue "SKY SHOW" on black and white checkered tampo on sides Chrome
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Metal
Clear White NCRL V0494 China Named Sky Show Dodge Deora Concept
2,500 produced
Production code(s): 0452 WA
Sky Show Deora 2011
2015 HWC.com Original 16 Spectraflame Red Black tonneau cover Chrome
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Metal
Light Blue Tint White NCRL BLR24 Thailand Limited to 2,500.
Base code(s):
Deora-hwc-original16-600pxotd
2018 HWC.com Original 16 Display Spectraflame Yellow Tail Lights, Black Rear Bed Chrome
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Metal
White NCRL Removable Surfboards
Playable in Unleashed
Base code(s):
HWC Original 16 Display Set Deora
2021 21st Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals Spectraflame Magenta White Flowers, Waves and Beach Design, "HW SURF CLUB" on sides, "Surf Deora" and Nationals info on roof, Gloss tribal face under surfboards Chrome
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Metal
Tinted (Light Blue) White NCRL GXJ06 China Named Dodge Deora Concept
4,000 produced
Base code(s):
21st Nationals 2021 Dodge Deora Concept

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