1979 Highway Patrol — white release; series and roof treatment not recorded (second entry): Complete Collector Guide
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1979 Highway Patrol — white release; series and roof treatment not recorded (second entry)
This second 1979 white Highway Patrol record is kept separate from the other white entries, but its retained details do not show the packaging or roof printing that would distinguish it.
Release identification
This second 1979 white Highway Patrol record is kept separate from the other white entries, but its retained details do not show the packaging or roof printing that would distinguish it.
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Body color | White |
What is not settled: the catalog record does not preserve enough detail to distinguish this entry from similar releases. The gap is called out here so the year or color is not mistaken for an exact variation match.
What to check on the car
Compare the roof and side number 12, then check the card or blister if available. Do not infer the series from the white body by itself.
- Read the side lettering and door numbers without relying on paint color alone.
- Check the roof tampo, window tint, interior and wheel style against the release description.
- Turn the car over and record the base text, country and casting construction.
- Keep the original card or set packaging with the car; it can resolve series questions that a loose casting cannot.
Identification references
Family release details are cross-checked against the Hot Wheels Newsletter Highway Patrol checklist and the South Texas Diecast Hot Wheels Guide. Where the retained record conflicts with those references or lacks a visible distinguishing detail, the page identifies the uncertainty rather than assigning a release by guesswork.