'78 Dodge Li'l Red Express Pickup

==Description==
The Dodge Li'l Red Express is a special variant of the 1978 Dodge D-series pickup. The Li'l Red Express truck version was only used for the 1978 and 1979 model years and was part of the third generation of the Dodge D-series from 1972-1980. The Hot Wheels casting portrays the model with a semi-style exhaust stack instead of exhaust pipes along the chassis to the end of the cargo deck.
The casting was modified in 2018, with a modified exhaust system.
==Versions==
The '78 Dodge Li'l Red Express Pickup has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # 	Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type	Window Color 	Interior Color	Wheel Type 	Toy #	Country 	Notes/Variations 	Photo
034/247	2012	2012 New Models34/50 	Red 	"Lil Red Express Truck" logo 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Gray 	5SP 	V5322	Malaysia 	Base code(s): D52, E01, E02, E04, E05 	
034/247	2012	2012 New Models34/50 	Purple 	"Lil Red Express Truck" logo 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Gray 	5SP 	V5635	Malaysia 	Base code(s): E12, E22, E23 	75px
 	2014	HW Road Trippin'17/32 	Metalflake Dark Teal	Blue, Beige & Black deco on sides, hood, & roof; 'Road to Hana' & '360' on sides; Red tail lights 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	Gold 5SP 	BDK73	Malaysia 	Base code(s): G01, G20 	
215/250	2015	HW Workshop: Heat Fleet 	Light Pearl Magenta 	Red flames with Yellow outline on sides, hood & roof 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	Red Chrome 5SP 	CFJ01	Malaysia 	Base code(s): H10, H14 	
215/250	2015	HW Workshop: Heat Fleet 	Pearl White 	Blue flames w/ Turquoise outline on sides, hood & roof 	Chrome/Plastic 	Blue tint 	Black 	Blue chrome 5SP	CFL56	Malaysia 	Base code(s): H17, H18 	
011/365	2017	HW Hot Trucks9/10 	Dark Yellow 	Brown & Orange stripes; 'Express' & 'Firestone' on sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Black)	Black 	5SP 	DTX77	Malaysia 	Base code(s): J35, J40 	
131/365	2017	HW Hot Trucks9/10 	Light Blue 	Dark Blue & White stripes; 'Express' & 'Firestone' on sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Black)	Gray 	5SP 	DVB72	Malaysia 	Base code(s): J49, J51, K03 	
 	2017	HW Hot Trucks9/10 	Red 	Black & White stripes; 'Express' & 'Firestone' on sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	5SP 	FDY58	Malaysia 	Walgreens ExclusiveBase code(s): K12 	
 	2018	50th Anniversary Favorites7/10	Red 	"Lil' Red Express Truck" on doors 	Unpainted/Metal	Clear 	Gray 	RRMag 	FLF42	Thailand 	Base Code(s): L32, L37, L38 	
055/250	2019	HW Hot Trucks10/10 	Metalflake Dark Blue	Yellow & Orange stripes on dides & hood 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Gray 	DD8 	FYC60	Malaysia 	Updated toolingNamed 1978 Dodge Li'l Red Express TruckBase Code(s): L37, L39 	
055/250	2019	HW Hot Trucks10/10 	Metalflake Silver 	Blue & Light Blue stripes on sides & hood 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Blue) 	Black 	AeroDisc 	FYF12	Malaysia 	Updated toolingNamed 1978 Dodge Li'l Red Express TruckBase Code(s): M02, M05, M07, M08	
 	2020	Pop Culture: Vintage Oil3/5 	Yellow 	"Shell" on doors & tailgate with Shell logo on doors. White tailgate trim. Red & white stripes on doors. Detailed headlights, taillights & fender badging.	Unpainted/Metal	Smoke 	Light Gray 	RRMag 	GRL35	Thailand 	Named '78 Dodge Little Red ExpressBase code(s): N36, N37, N38 	
212/250	2021	HW Hot Trucks5/10 	Metalflake Green 	Yellow Dodge script on hood, yellow stripes on hood & side, GOOD YEAR & TH Logo on rear fenders 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	Gold RSW 	GTC95	Malaysia 	New Loop Logo On Base Treasure HuntBase code(s): P14, P17 	
 	2022	Classic Pickups Collector Set 	Black 	Gold stripes, "Midnite Express Truck" on sides, wood panel designs on sides and bed 	Unpainted/Metal	Clear 	Gray 	RRLW5 	HCP99	Thailand 	Base code(s): P47 	
053/250	2024	HW Celebration Racers3/10 	Metallic Burgundy 	Gold pinstripes on sides, hood, & roof; "WILL U BE MY VALENTINE", "Dodge", & Hot Wheels logo on sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Amber tint 	Black 	Chrome Gold RSW	HRY97	Malaysia 	Base code(s): S40, S41, S43 	
 	2024	Mopar 5-Pack 	Yellow 	Orange, red and green stripes on sides, "Dodge" on sides, black Hot Wheels logo on sides 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	White 	White RSW 	HTV48	Indonesia	Base code(s): T17 	
==2012 card==
From the back of the 2012 card:
Born: 1978
Birthplace: Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Designer: Chrysler Group LLC
Specialty: This cult classic is more than just a little red wagon for grownups! Engineered for speed, it boasts a high-performance 360-V8, breathing through a 4-barrel carburetor. It's a ton of fun too!
==Gallery==
20170111 193210.jpg|L'il Red Express right side
20170111 193224.jpg|Lil Red Express right front quarter
20170111 193239.jpg|Lil Red Express left rear quarter
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1978 Dodge L R E Truck (Ama) Trucks 9 - 17 Cx.jpg|2017 - 1978 Dodge L R E Truck (Ama) Trucks 9 - 17 Cx
1978 Dodge Lil Red Exp T - Trucks 9 - 17 Cx.jpg|2017 - 1978 Dodge Lil Red Exp T - Trucks 9 - 17 Cx
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2012 New Models 78 Dodge Lil Red Express Pickup 34-247.jpg
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1978 Dodge L R E Truck (Blu) Trucks 9 - 17 - 1.jpg|1978 Dodge L R E Truck (B) Trucks 9 - 17 Official
Road.jpg|78 Dodge Li'l Red Express Pickup Road To Hana
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78 Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck DTX77.JPG
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50th 07 dodge l.jpg|50th Favorites '78 Dodge Li'I Red Express Truck
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GRL35-card.png|2020
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Mainline 2024 1978 Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck Metallic Red Malaysia HRY97.jpg|Mainline 2024
5-Pack 2024 Mopar Indonesia HTV48.jpg|5-Pack 2024
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