The Street Rodder was designed by Bob Rosas. It is based on a 1930s Ford, heavily customized into a T-bucket style hot rod.
The casting first appeared in 1976. The model number 9242-e corresponds to a 1982 release in the "Real Riders" series.
The casting features a large, exposed front engine, a small pickup-style bed, and a diecast metal body and chassis. The 1982 Real Riders version came in metalflake blue with flame tampos and featured rubber Real Riders tires on chrome hubs.
It is similar in concept to other T-bucket castings like the "T-Totaller" or the "Breakaway Bucket."
The initial 1976 Redline release was yellow. The casting has been produced in many colors over its long history.