1. The Original Sweet 16: The first 16 Hot Wheels cars produced in 1968 are highly coveted. Notably, the Custom Camaro (the first Hot Wheels car ever produced) holds a special place in any serious collection. 2.Hot Heap was one of the cars released in the original 1968 Hot Wheels series. The Cars were packaged with a metal 'Collector's Button'. The Hot Heap was based on the real-life show car "King T", also known as "Tognotti's T". This circa 1964 modified Model T Roadster was the brainchild of designer Don Tognotti. It was originally built with four wheel disc brakes, independent rear suspension Its popularity among collectors is due to its rarity and the significance it holds as one of the original 16 Hot Wheels released. Now that you're familiar with these famous Hot Wheels, let's move on to the next section where we'll discuss tips for finding and valuing rare Hot Wheels. Tips for Finding and Valuing Rare Hot Wheels
HOT WHEELS 1968 REDLINE SILHOUETTE US GREEN/ DARK INTERIOR ~ ORIGINAL SWEET 16. $23.95. $6.00 shipping. Vintage Hot Wheels Redline 1968 US CUSTOM FIREBIRD. Sweet 16 In OLIVE. $275.00. $8.00 shipping. or Best Offer.
Mattel released the first Hot Wheels toy line in 1968 with 16 cars, which included custom versions of the Camaro, Barracuda, Mustang, Thunderbird and Beetle. including some from the original
It says on the bottom: Stamped Hot Wheels Vintage, Red Baron, Mattel Inc 1969, and China. This is what I have found researching this Hot Wheel. 1970 Red Baron with White Interior. With less than 10 known to exist, this is a truly rare piece. Value: $3,000+ loose. The 50-Year Milestone: HWC Original 16 Display Set on 11/6. When Hot Wheels ripped out of the starting gate in 1968, it was with 16 exhilarating cars. And those cars have made tracks for 50 years, building a brand known around the world. For our 50 th Anniversary, we've taken our HWC Original 16 retools of these rare castings and constructed Harry Bentley Bradley is a bit of a legend in the world of car design, and not just for the work he did in designing 12 of the original 16 Hot Wheels cars and trucks for the Mattel toy company back in the 1960s. Now you can own a one-off custom 1973 Corvette Hatchback Coupe shooting brake that Bradley designed and had fabricated, currently Ln7Ng4.