2011 Hess Toy Truck and Race Car: The Independent Suspension Debut

The 2011 Hess Toy Truck and Race Car set marked another technical leap for the collection. While returning to the popular truck-and-racer theme, this model introduced the first four-wheel independent suspension on the main truck, greatly enhancing its realism and playability.

Advanced Suspension and Dual Sounds

This two-vehicle set consisted of a heavy-duty flatbed utility truck and a stock-car-style racer. For the first time in the collection’s 47-year history, both the main truck and the accessory car were packed with separate lights and sound features for maximum interactive fun.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Flatbed Utility Truck with a Stock Car-Style Race Car accessory.
Color Scheme: Classic Hess white and dark green livery with extensive chrome detailing. The racer is white with green stripes and the Hess Express logo.
Truck Features:
- Four-Wheel Independent Suspension: This was the first Hess toy with four-wheel independent spring suspension, allowing the truck to realistically sway and bounce over uneven surfaces.
- Lights and Sounds: Features 34 lights in total with both all-on and flashing modes. The cab includes three separate sound effects: ignition, horn, and back-up alert.
- Hydraulic Sound Ramp: The hidden pull-out ramp at the back automatically activates a realistic hydraulic sound effect when deployed.
Accessory (The Race Car):
- The stock-car racer is modeled after an American stock car.
- Features 10 working lights with both all-on and flashing modes.
- Race Car Sound: The racer is the first Hess accessory car to have its own sound effects, featuring a four-speed engine sequence sound activated by pressing the gas cap button.
- Powered by a pull-back racing motor.
License Plate: Features the year of issue, 2011, on the license plate.
Size: The total length of the assembled truck and trailer is approximately 13 inches.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	$26.99 (batteries included).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) with both vehicles and working features.	$30 – $60
Historical Note	The dual sound/light activation on both vehicles set a new standard for complexity in Hess sets.	N/A

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