Deora
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Description
The Deora was part of the Original 16 in the 1968 Hot Wheels series. The die-cast was based on the 1964 Dodge Deora, a real concept pickup truck designed by Harry Bentley Bradley, (who by 1968 was working as Hot Wheels' own designer) and built by Larry and Mike Alexander.
In 2000 a Hot Wheels Deora II, loosely based on the original but more curvaceous and modern-looking was introduced, designed by Nathan Proch, and in 2003 a full-size version was built, bringing the legend full-circle.
The Deora is noted for its two detachable plastic surfboards, and came with a tin collector's button.
Versions
The Deora has come out in the following versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Purple w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | RL | N/A | Hong Kong | Had 2 surfboards, one Red and the other Yellow | 
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Gold w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | White | RL | N/A | USA | Only model to have 4 small Redline tires | 
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Red w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | White | RL | N/A | Hong Kong | One of the original 16 models | 
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Antifreeze w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | RL | N/A | Hong Kong | 
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Aqua w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | White | RL | N/A | Hong Kong | 
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Green w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | RL | N/A | 
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Orange w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | RL | N/A |
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Blue w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | RL | N/A |
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Brown w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | RL | N/A |
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Light Blue w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | RL | N/A |
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| 6210 | 1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Yellow w/Black tonneau cover | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | RL | N/A |
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| 6436 | 1970 | Sky Show Deora (Canada only) | Spectraflame Aqua | No tampos - came with sticker set | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | RL | N/A | Hong Kong | Known as Sky Show Deora |
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| 6436 | 1970 | Sky Show Deora (Canada only) | Spectraflame Aqua | No tampos - came with sticker set | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | White | RL | N/A | Hong Kong | Known as Sky Show Deora | 
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| 6436 | 1970 | Sky Show Deora (Canada only) | Spectraflame Purple | No tampos - came with sticker set | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | RL | N/A | Hong Kong | Known as Sky Show Deora |
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| 6436 | 1970 | Sky Show Deora (Canada only) | Spectraflame Purple | No tampos - came with sticker set | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | White (?) | RL | N/A | Hong Kong | Known as Sky Show Deora |
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| N/A | 1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Magenta | White "Hot Wheels" logo on rear fender | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 10495 | China | 
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| N/A | 1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Red | White "Hot Wheels" logo on rear fender | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 10495 | China | 
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| 1994 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Pink | White "Hot Wheels" logo on rear fender | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 10495 | China | 
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| 13821 | 1995 | FAO Schwarz History of Hot Wheels I 8-Pack | Metalflake Aqua | White "Hot Wheels" logo on rear fender | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | China | 
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| 13828 | 1995 | FAO Schwarz Gold Series II | Gold-plated | Unpainted / Metal | Gold RL |
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| 1996 | Bonus Car | Metalflake Blue | White, Red, Yellow "Hot Wheels" logo "1", Race Team colors | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | BW | China | Came with 2 Red surfboards; only available through mail | 
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| 16139 | 1996 | Vintage Race Team Set | Metalflake Blue | White, Red, Yellow "Hot Wheels" logo "1", Race Team colors | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | RL | China | Came with 2 Red surfboards; painted headlights, grill and taillight | 
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| 1998 | Van De Kamps Promotional | Pink | Blue and White "Van De Kamps" logo | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | RL | China | Came with 2 Lime surfboards; Mail order only in special blister pack | 
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| Black | Purple, Blue, White, Silver "RIPTIDE RESCUE" "POLICE" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 3SP | Thailand | 
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| 2001 | Pro Racing 2001 | Blue | "99 Supergard Citgo Racing" w/Red and White | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | BW | Thailand | Came with 2 Blue surfboards | 
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| 2001 | Pro Racing 2001 | Light Blue | "43 STP Cherrios Racing" w/Red, Yellow and Orange | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | BW | Thailand | Came with 2 Light Blue surfboards | 
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| 2001 | Pro Racing 2001 | Yellow, Black | "17 Dewalt Racing" w/Silver stripe on side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | BW | Thailand | Came with 2 Yellow surfboards | 
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| 2001 | Pro Racing 2001 | Blue | "12 Mobil 1 Racing" w/Red and White | Unpainted / Metal | Blue | White | BW | Thailand | Come with 2 Red surfboards | 
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| 011 | 2001 | 2001 Treasure Hunts Series #11 | Metalflake Blue | Black, White and Red tampos, "Treasure Hunt" logo on rear | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Light Blue | RL | Thailand | Came with two Light Blue surfboards | 
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| 122 | 2002 | 2002 Hot Wheels #122 | Metalflake Red | Black, White, Yellow and Orange "Cowabunga" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | SB | 55007 | Malaysia | Came with 2 White surfboards | 
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| 2002 | Sci-Fi Monsters 5-Pack | Silver | "Return Of The Fifty Foot Moon Maiden In 3-D" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | White | Blue Chrome 5DOT | 54423 | Malaysia | Had no surfboards | 
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| 2002 | Sci-Fi Monsters 5-Pack | Silver | "Return Of The Fifty Foot Moon Maiden In 3-D" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | White | Blue Chrome 5DOT | 54423 | Thailand | Had no surfboards | 
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| 57285 | 2003 | 35th Anniversary of Hot Wheels 2-car set | Gold | realistically detailed | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RR | China | Came packaged with an exclusive Deora II | 
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| 2008 | Since '68 Series #31/40 | Pearl White | Purple and Light Blue on sides and tonneau cover | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | RL | M1567 | Thailand | Had 2 Light Blue surfboards | 
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Gallery
 Metalflake Pink Deora |
 Vintage Race Team Version |
 Dollars for Deoras campaign |
The original full size Deora
- 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-engined Dodge D-100 and the back hatch of a 1960 Ford stationwagon. It was 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
