Description[]
Funny Money was a car from the 1972 Hot Wheels series.
the '74 Funny Money is based on a super fast armored funny car, 2 blown big blocks. If your going to rob this thing good luck. It was first disguise with Flower Power. Although short lived in enamel Plum, it was enamel grey for many years to come.
The body lifts to show the motors and roll cage
Original Versions[]
The Funny Money has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Stickers | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1972 | Mainline | Grey | "Funny Money Truck" on sides with orange bumper | ZAMAC | N/A | Orange | RL | 6005 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1974 | Flying Colors | Plum | Yellow, green, orange flower tampo on sides. No plastic bumper for this or subsequent releases | ZAMAC | N/A | Grey | RL | 7621 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1975 | Flying Colors | Plum | Yellow, green, orange flower tampo on sides. No plastic bumper for this or subsequent releases | ZAMAC | N/A | Grey | RL | 7621 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1977 | Flying Colors | Grey | Yellow/white/blue BRINK'S tampo on sides | ZAMAC | N/A | Grey | RL | 7621 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1977 | Flying Colors | Grey | Yellow/white/blue BRINK'S tampo on sides | ZAMAC | N/A | Grey | BW | 7621 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1978 | The Heavies | Grey | Yellow/white/blue BRINK'S tampo on sides | ZAMAC | N/A | Grey | BW | 7621 | Hong Kong |
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Retooled Versions[]
The Funny Money has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 2008 | 2008 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Metalflake Gold | Gold, orange, and black tampos with 'Funny Money' on sides | ZAMAC | N/A | Grey | RL2 | M0543 | China | 
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| 2008 | 2008 Since '68 Original Series #9 of 10 | Metalflake Red | Silver and red tampos with red flames on top | ZAMAC | N/A | Black | RL2 | M1595 | Thailand | 
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| 2008 | 22nd Collectors Convention | Spectraflame Pink | Pink and white tampos on sides and hood and "Funny Money" on side doors | N/A | RLC | L8700 | RLC Party Car - Baggie | 
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| 2009 | Hot Wheels Delivery: Sweet Rides | Metalflake Purple and silver | Multi-colored fusion graphics, "Nik L Nip" on hood, and "Nik L Nip" tampos on doors | ZAMAC | N/A | Black | White Wall 5SP | P8580 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): B32 | 
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| 2009 | sELECTIONs 4/4 |
Spectraflame bright orange | "FUNNY MONEY" & Hot Wheels logo on sides; RLC logo on rear bumper | Chrome / Metal |
N/A | Black | CDDRR | P2134 | China | 3,712 produced | 
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| 2010 | Clover Cars | Black | Green flames outlined in Gold | ZAMAC | N/A | Black | Gold Chrome 5SP | R7908 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive Base Code(s): |
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| 2013 | Pop Culture | Green | Tasmanian Devil | N/A | Black | RRMAG | X8315 | Thailand | Base Code(s): E42 | 
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Gallery[]
Larry Wood Sketch
.JPG "1972-FunnyM2 (Large).JPG (431 KB)")
1972
.JPG "1972-FunnyM1 (Large).JPG (454 KB)")
1972
Flying Colors 1975
Flying Colors 1978
The Heavies 1978