Path Beater
The Path Beater was designed by Larry Wood. It is based on the Range Rover Classic, a pioneering British luxury 4x4 SUV.
The casting debuted in 1981 under the name "Range Rover." It was renamed Path Beater in 1986, and model 2534 corresponds to a "Real Riders" series release from that year.
The casting accurately portrays the iconic boxy shape of the first-generation Range Rover. The 1986 Real Riders version came in black with yellow and orange graphics and featured rugged, knobby rubber Real Riders tires on chrome hubs.
It is similar to other 4x4 SUV castings of the era, such as the Jeep CJ-7 and the Bronco 4-Wheeler. It was the first Range Rover produced by Hot Wheels.
As the "Range Rover," it was released in various colors, most notably a metallic green. The "Path Beater" Real Riders release is a key premium version.