Description[]
The Mod Quad is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Howard Rees which debuted in the 1970 Hot Wheels range of vehicles. It features four engines and a side-hinged opening canopy. It came packaged with either a metal or plastic 'Collector's Button'.
It was manufactured in the USA and Hong Kong with some small differences between the two countries. Hong Kong cars have blue glass and a dark brown interior while USA cars have clear glass and a black interior. The text on the bases are written slightly different and Hong Kong cars have small pads around the wheels to stop the car from being completely crushed. USA cars have a small locating pin on the body which extends through into the base. Hong Kong cars also have larger outlines on the headlights than their USA counterparts.
It was also featured on a plastic drinking cup from the Jack In The Box restaurant.
It was also produced by CIPSA (Compania Industrial de Plasticos, SA) in Mexico. These CIPSA releases are extremely rare and are usually found in poor condition (more information below).
USA Versions[]
The Mod Quad 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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1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Light Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Aqua | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Light 'Apple' Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Lime | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Yellow | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Gold | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Salmon | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Pink | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Rose | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Magenta | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Purple | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6456 | USA |
Hong Kong Versions[]
The Mod Quad 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Aqua | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Light 'Apple' Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Yellow | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Gold | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Pink | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong | ||
1970 | 1970 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Magenta | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Dark Brown | RL | 6456 | Hong Kong |
CIPSA Versions[]
In the early to mid 1970's the Mod Quad was manufactured in Mexico by CIPSA, these versions are very hard to find and are often in poor condition. They use the normal USA casting with no differences in the body. The interiors are white and the glass is a light blue tint. Despite being manufactured in Mexico, they are still marked with USA on the base.
The Mod Quad has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Color | Stickers | Base Color/Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Enamel Mustard | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | White | RL | USA | ||
Spectraflame Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | White | RL | USA | ||
Spectraflame Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | White | RL | USA |