Steam Roller

==Description==
The Steam Roller first debuted in the Hot Wheel lineup in 1974. By 1978, it ran out of "steam" and was quietly retired after just 4 years of use.  It can be found released in the Flying Colors, Super Chromes, and Speedway Specials series.
Although uncommon, the early redline versions can be found with "hybrid" wheels, such as in the above photo, with both capped rear redline wheels and straight-axle syle front wheels.
Additionally, for both the white enamel redline version and the chrome blackwall/basic wheel version, versions with seven stars across the very front nose of the hood and the front wheel arches in a "U" shape are exceptionally rare and often go for two to three figures in completely mint condition.
==Original Versions==
The Steam Roller 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
1974	Flying Colors 	White 	Blue, Red "3" & racing decals on back 	Unpainted/Metal 	N/A 	Unpainted metal	RL 	8260 	Hong Kong	Capped rear7 stars	
1974	Flying Colors 	White 	Blue, Red "3" & racing decals on back 	Unpainted/Metal 	N/A 	Unpainted metal	RL 	8260 	Hong Kong	Capped rear3 stars	
1974	Flying Colors 	White 	Blue, Red "3" & racing decals on back 	Unpainted/Metal 	N/A 	Unpainted metal	RL 	8260 	Hong Kong	3 stars 	
1974	Flying Colors 	White 	Blue, Red "3" & racing decals on back 	Chrome/Plastic 	N/A 	Chrome Plastic 	RL 	 	Hong Kong	3 stars 	
1976	Super Chromes 	Chrome	Blue & Yellow, "3" & racing decals on back 	Black/Plastic 	N/A 	Unpainted metal	RL 	9208 	Hong Kong	7 stars 	
1976	Super Chromes 	Chrome	Magenta & Red,  "3" & racing decals on back 	Black /Metal 	N/A 	Black Plastic 	RL 	9208 	Hong Kong	3 stars 	
1977	Super Chromes 	Chrome	Blue & Yellow, "3" & racing decals on back 	Black/Metal 	N/A 	Black Plastic 	RL 	9208 	Hong Kong	3 stars 	
1977	Super Chromes 	Chrome	Blue & Yellow,  "3" and racing decals on back	Black/Plastic 	N/A 	Unpainted Metal	BW 	9208 	Hong Kong	3 stars 	
1977	Super Chromes 	Chrome	Blue & Yellow, "3" & racing decals on back 	Black/Plastic 	N/A 	Unpainted metal	BW 	9208 	Hong Kong	7 stars 	75px
1978	Speedway Specials	Yellow	Magenta & Red, "3" & racing decals on back 	Black/Plastic 	N/A 	Unpainted Metal	BW 	9208 	Hong Kong	7 stars 	75px
1978	Flying Colors 	Yellow	Magenta & Red, "3" & racing decals on back 	Black/Plastic 	N/A 	Unpainted metal	BW 	9208 	Hong Kong	7 stars 	75px
==Retooled versions==
The retooled version of the Steam Roller 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
2011	The Hot Ones	Metallic Orange	Hot Wheels Logo on hood with stars surrounding the whole car	Unpainted/Metal 	N/A 	Unpainted Metal	BW 	W1570	Thailand	Base code(s): E28 	
2011	The Hot Ones	Metallic Orange	Hot Wheels Logo on hood with stars surrounding the whole car	Unpainted/Metal 	N/A 	Unpainted Metal	RLBW 	W1570	Thailand	ChaseBase code(s):	
== Gallery ==
File:Worn Steam Roller - 5384df.jpg|A very faded Steam Roller from 1974.
Steam Roller 7star BW.jpg|1977 Super Chrome Steamroller 7 stars in Blisterpack
STEAM.jpg|The Hot Ones Series
Chrome2.JPG
Hot Wheels Steam Roller American Victory 1983 France (1).JPG
File:Patch Card Speedway Specials Steam Roller Yellow Hong Kong 9208.jpg|Speedway Specials Steam Roller 9208
Flying Colors Steam Roller.JPG
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