When the Original 16 Hot Wheels cars were released, they sported plastic wheels which made them fast. Years later, Hot Wheels introduced Real Riders wheels which made our die-cast “look and feel like the real thing.” Collectors have loved that upgraded look since 1983. Our Custom Mustang has worn them before, but rarel 10 1974 Blue Rodger Dodger. via Capital Diecast. Mattel based the 1974 Blue Rodger Dodge on the 1973 Dodge Charger SE. Longtime Hot Wheels fans would know that the Rodger Dodger actually usually came in the Enamel Plum exterior color with black interiors. However, this one, with a white interior is a rather rare version, produced in 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. The original 1968/9 Python was a Hot Wheels fantasy model that was quite popular with the buyers. Regular versions are inexpensive and for $40 to $50, you can find mint examples in their original blister packs. However, they originally called the Python the Cheetah, and Hot Wheels made several examples with this name on the base. With a very low price point that has been kept below $1 for each of the basic assortment of cars since release, Hot Wheels became a bonafide hit with enthusiasts since day one. Those first 16 cars released in 1968 are known as the sweet sixteen and contain some of the most sought-after designs in the history of the brand. It’s also a part of that red-line series of Hot Wheels that is most desired by collectors. The rare “Over Chrome” paint combo was produced for 1968 Christmas television commercials, and only 20 are known to exist. That puts this ultra rare Hot Wheels car at an estimated value of $25,000. 3. 1968 Strawberry Over Chrome Mustang 9xsA. (12) 12 product ratings - HOT WHEELS ORIGINAL 16 CUSTOM T-BIRD REPLICA 1968 #352-6000 NEW $45.00 Trending at $65.00 eBay determines this price through a machine learned model of the product's sale prices within the last 90 days. In order to tell which Hot Wheels are valuable there are a few basic keys: Valuable Hot Wheels are vintage and typically have a red stripe on the tire, known as a Redline Hot Wheel. Check out the Redline Hot Wheels Guide online for a comprehensive resource of Redline Hot Wheels. Valuable Hot Wheels are collectors items and typically part of a The original 1968/9 Python was a Hot Wheels fantasy model that was quite popular with the buyers. Regular versions are inexpensive and for $40 to $50, you can find mint examples in their original blister packs. However, they originally called the Python the Cheetah, and Hot Wheels made several examples with this name on the base. Fisher-Price; Hot Wheels; Matchbox; Hot Wheels celebrated its 50th anniversary the same year by recreating and selling as a set the original 16 Hot Wheels die Price + Shipping: lowest first; Price + Shipping: highest first; Distance: nearest first 2018 HOT WHEELS RLC ORIGINAL 16 DISPLAY SET 50TH ANNIVERSARY * CUSTOM 11. 1970 '55 Chevrolet Nomad. Image via Complex Original. These days, there's absolutely nothing cool about driving a station wagon around town. But, back in 1970, Hot Wheels honored one of the

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