I had heard, after the release of the original solar eagle hot wheels, that they were releasing a set. Rumor was it would include the semi and trailer used to haul it around.
The result was actually more awesome when you look at it. It's got the original car, a chase vehicle (mini-van) with the solar eagle logo on it, and three action figures all of whom are based on real people. The guy hoisting the trophy is based on team captain Roman Vasquez (actually became team leader at the last minute, but all in all a nice guy); the guy with the clipboard was team adviser Dick Roberto (who later became a Sunrayce scrutineer and still does it); and the purple shirt guy was president of Cal State LA.
Front photograph of the car is from Western Regional Qualifiers at the GM Desert Proving Ground.
Back text says "Racing with the Sun! That's what the Cal State LA Solar Eagle III did...and won! Gathering energy through solar panels, the flame yellow battery powered vehicle covered 1,230 miles at an average speed of 43.29 mph in winning Sunrayce 97, a cross-country solar car competition! Incredibly, the Solar Eagle never broke down once during the 10-day intercollegiate race - not even a flat tire! Congratulations to the Cal State LA team of students and staff!"
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