Mongoose II was a car in the 1971 Hot Wheels line-up, a sequel to the Mongoo$e casting released in 1970. This car is modeled after the Plymouth Duster. Issued on a blisterpack with once again special art work. The Cars Snake & Mongoo$e were on the cardboard, showing the sticker & color change-up for 1971. Mattel still had major sponsorship in 1971. The Mongoose II was only issued in spectraflame Blue. Issued again with a windshied. Flame stickers on a sheet under the car for the top,released by both USA and Hong Kong. Base is 2 piece, motor riveted to base. Black hood prop and roll cage.