{"product_id":"hot-wheels-pop-culture-1979-dodge-ram-van","title":"Hot Wheels Pop Culture 1979 Dodge Ram Van","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrat House Hauler — Old School’s Dodge Ram Van\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt rumbles in with zero subtlety and all the swagger of a different era. Long, boxy, and unapologetically American, the Dodge Ram Van looks built for late nights, loud ideas, and plans that probably should not go ahead. The V8 hums away up front, the body rolls a little through the turn, and somehow that only adds to the charm. In \u003cem\u003eOld School\u003c\/em\u003e, it fits perfectly — part transport, part punchline, and completely unforgettable. This is not just a van. It is pure movie character on wheels.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Real Vehicle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979 Dodge Ram Van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9L 360 cu in V8, naturally aspirated (front-mounted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 130–145 kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-size American van; classic 1970s van-culture appeal; strong V8 torque; spacious body ideal for custom graphics and conversions; memorable movie tie-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFrom Van Craze to Comedy Classic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Dodge Ram Van was one of the defining full-size American vans of its time, combining simple mechanicals, useful load space, and relaxed V8 performance. During the 1970s and 1980s, vans like this became icons of custom culture, often transformed with murals, mag wheels, plush interiors, and bold street presence.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThat same oversized character makes it a perfect fit in \u003cem\u003eOld School\u003c\/em\u003e. It carries the film’s chaotic energy beautifully — slightly ridiculous, hugely likeable, and impossible to ignore. This Hot Wheels Pop Culture release captures that exact feel, celebrating a van that is equal parts comedy prop and authentic slice of Americana.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssortment:\u003c\/strong\u003e HXD63-956J – Pop Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e HVJ38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot Wheels Premium cars are not compatible with Hot Wheels track playsets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Hot Wheels Pop Culture 1979 Dodge Ram Van from Old School. Full-size American V8 van with classic 1970s custom culture style.\"\u003e","brand":"Hot Wheels Premium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48479097389305,"sku":"HXD63-956J : HVJ38","price":13.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/6747\/3984\/files\/HVJ38_01.webp?v=1780463336","url":"https:\/\/www.toys101.co.nz\/products\/hot-wheels-pop-culture-1979-dodge-ram-van","provider":"Toys101","version":"1.0","type":"link"}