The Troop Convoy is a Hot Wheels Original Model designed by Larry Wood. The model is based on the real military vehicle built by AM General: the M809. The M809 series truck (G908) was a family of 5-ton 6x6 tactical trucks built for the United States Armed Forces. The cargo version of the M809 series is called the M813. It had a 14 ft (4.3 m) long low sided box with a bottom hinged tailgate. Side racks, troop seats, and overhead bows with a tarpaulin were standard. A front mounted winch was optional.