Designer and Inspiration:

This vehicle uses the "Scene Machines" truck casting, originally designed by Larry Wood. The theme is based on a motocross racing support team.

Historical Context and Production Years:

It was released in 1979 as part of the "Scene Machines" series. Model 2853 with Blackwall (BW) wheels is from that release.

Unique Aspects:

The "Scene Machines" were unique because the rear of the truck was a hollow box with a small lens. A film strip could be inserted, and when you held the truck up to a light source, you could view cartoon scenes through a peephole in the roof. This version was themed for motocross and came with a corresponding film strip.

Similar Castings:

This is a specific version of the "Scene Machines" casting. Other versions had different themes, such as space, superheroes, or movie scenes.

Variations and Special Editions:

The main variation is the film strip that came with the truck. The truck itself was typically a single color scheme for each theme.