![]() These cars are highly sought-after collectibles, possibly because they’re just awesome. The 1955 Candy Striper Chevy Bel Air Gasser Hot Wheels car is a 2014 Hot Wheels Collectors exclusive, with only 4,000 made. The black roof variant is the most popular. One of these beauties, which were part of the Spoilers series, sold for $1,050 at auction. The Boss Hoss’ body is based off the Hot Wheels 1968 Custom Mustang, which in turn was based on the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. Originally released in 1970 as a Hot Wheels Collectors Club mail-away club kit offer, the Boss Hoss became an instant hit, spurring Matell to incorporate the Boss Hoss into their next production line. Inspiration for 1995 Treasure Hunt 1967 Camaro 36. The 1967 Camaro is one of the original Treasure Hunt cars, when the markings on the card were much more prominent (now it’s just a small flame icon). The Treasure Hunt (or T-Hunts) line began production in 1995. They are, quite literally, treasure hunts for collectors.īut unlike traditional treasure, you don’t want to open the box. Treasure Hunts are a line of Hot Wheels limited edition toys only identifiable by small markings on otherwise normal-looking packaging. Here are the most valuable Hot Wheels of all time. Ideally, they’ll still be in the unopened blister packs, but not too many kids wanted to keep them like that, did they? ![]() To bring in top dollar, the cars need to be in nearly perfect condition. Make Sure Your Cars Are in Mint Conditionīefore you get too excited and go rummaging through your old cigar boxes full of dinged-up Hot Wheels cars, you should know that condition plays a big part in the value of any collectibles. The vast majority of the most valuable Hot Wheels cars come from the "Redline" era. The first 10 years of Hot Wheels production are referred to as "Redline" Hot Wheels because they all displayed a red line on the tires. The inaugural set, called the "Sweet 16" by collectors, features 16 cool cars, most of which are worth a pretty penny today. Hot Wheels sold its first toy cars in 1968. You’d compare your collection with your buddies' Hot Wheel garage.īelieve it or not, some of those toys from your fond memories are now selling for thousands of dollars as highly sought-after collector’s items. You’d have makeshift drag races and demolition derbies. You’d rip open that package and have that hot rod tearing all over the house and driveway for hours on end. Remember the feeling of getting a brand-new Hot Wheels car? The toys launched by Mattel in 1968 are sought-after collector’s items worth thousands of dollars.
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