Modelo : Hairy Hauler




        Diagnostic Characteristics:

        The Wave 2 release of the Hairy Hauler utilizes the US version of the casting with no discernible differences. The differences between the CIPSA and US versions are
        largely the paint as none of those colors are found in the US version. The interior is a slightly different cream color and the glass is similarly clear.


        Colors:
        • Metal Flake Blue
        • Metal Flake Green
        • Orange Enamel
        • Chrome
        • Pink over Chrome
        • Yellow over Chrome

        Wheels:
        • Medium Caps on the front
        • Medium Double Caps on the rear

        Interior:
        • Cream / Off White

        Glass
        • Clear

        Comments:

        The CIPSA version of the Hairy Hauler is very similar to the normal US release. The paint colors are the only prominent difference.
        is fully articulated like its domestic counterparts. The interior may be a bit differnt in appearnace but its hard



        Top View of a Chrome Hairy Hauler

        All CIPSA Hairy Haulers have the cross support on the tail pipes.





        Side View of a Chrome Hairy Hauler





        Base of CIPSA Hairy Hauler

        The base is identical to the normal HK release except for the lack of final polish.




        Interiors of Hairy Haulers, US (L) and CIPSA (R)

        The CIPSA interior is slightly translucent. Note that the CIPSA canopy opens wider than the US version.




        Early Examples found in 2006

        For a while, there was only one good condition Hairy Hauler but in subsequent years, nice examples have been found in all colors.



        Hairy Hauler in Orange Enamel

        One of the earliest high quality CIPSA cars every brought to the US, by Carlos Manzanilla




        Hairy Hauler inPink over Chrome

        This color tend to show some variation, tending towards a rose tint on one example.




        Hairy Hauler in Metal Flake Blue




        Hairy Hauler in Metal Flake Green


        As of 2016, there are about 15 known examples of the Hairy Hauler in five colors. Click on the link to the Hairy Hauler Registry to see all known examples of this casting








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