Aries Wagon
The Aries Wagon was designed by Larry Wood. It is based on the Dodge Aries K-car station wagon, a very common and economically important family car in the United States during the 1980s.
This casting was introduced in 1982. The model 3258 represents its debut in the mainline series with Blackwall (BW) wheels. It was a departure from the typical sports cars and hot rods, representing a more everyday vehicle.
The casting is a fairly accurate, if simplified, representation of the boxy Dodge Aries wagon. Early versions often came with plastic "wood" paneling tampos on the sides, a popular feature on real station wagons of the era. It features a metal body with a plastic base.
This casting is similar to other "everyday" cars Hot Wheels produced in the 1980s, such as the Chevy Citation and the Ford Escort. It represents a specific trend of including more realistic, contemporary vehicles in the lineup.
The initial 1982 release was typically light brown with woodgrain sides. It was also produced in colors like yellow and white. Some versions came with a plastic motorcycle on the roof as an accessory.