Description[]
The Sunagon is a Third Generation (T3) Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter, made from 1979-1992. In America it was called Vanagon and the pun "Sunagon" came from the high-raising roof "to the sun". The casting is a very special adaption from the "Sondermodell" Joker in the early-80´s.
The original casting was not used in the USA anymore after the 1983 "Extras" release, but it continued to be issued in Mexico during 1985, 1986, and 1987. The casting was remade (retooled) and debuted in 2011 where it continues to be released to the present year, 2020.
Versions[]
The Sunagon has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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1982 | Mainline | Orange & Tan | No tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Brown | BW | 3251 | Hong Kong | Non-Removable Brown Motorcycle on back | |
1982 | Mainline | Orange & Tan | No tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted (Yellow) | Brown | BW | 3251 | Malaysia | Non-Removable Brown Motorcycle on back | |
1983 | Extras | Metalflake Blue & Light Blue | No tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Tan | BW | 4340 | Malaysia | Non-Removable Tan Motorcycle on back |
Retooled Versions[]
The Volkswagen Sunagon has come out in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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2011 | The Hot Ones | Metalflake Light Green | White, Orange, & Yellow stripes | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Black | BW | W1562 | Thailand | Base code(s): D36, D37 | ||
2011 | The Hot Ones | Metalflake Light Green | White, Orange & Yellow stripes | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Black | Hot Ones Red line BW | W1562 | Thailand | Chase Base Code(s): D36 |
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2011 | The Hot Ones: Weekend Machines 6-Pack | Metalflake Light Green | White, Orange, & Yellow stripes | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Black | BW | W3697 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ||
2012 | The Hot Ones | Metalflake Purple | Light Purple stripes | ZAMAC | Tinted (Blue) | Gray | GHO | W3806 | Thailand | Non-Removable Gray Motorcycle on back Base code(s): E28 |
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2013 | Retro Entertainment: Magnum, P.I. | Brown | Yellow & orange stripes on sides. Yellow "Island Hoppers" on sides & front. | ZAMAC | Tinted (Black) | Orange | RRS | X8927 | Malaysia | Non-Removable Orange Motorcycle on back Base code(s): F18 |
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2018 | Car Culture: Cargo Carriers 3/5 |
Beige | Detailed headlights. Silver door handles. Woodgrain trim on sides. Burgundy pop-up roof. Burgundy motorcycle on rear | ZAMAC | Clear | Burgundy | C4SPRR | FLC12 | Thailand | Base code(s): K49, L02 | ||
2020 | Collector Edition | ZAMAC | Purple & Red Stripes, Hot Wheels Logo and '2' | Black / Metal |
Purple tint | Black | Redline, Gray C4SPRR | GJJ76 | Malaysia | Walmart Legends Tour Exclusive Base code(s): M42, M43 |