Hot Wheels

About Vintage Hot Wheels Model Cars

Mattel launched the Hot Wheels line in 1968 with 16 cars, followed by 40 models in 1969. Due to poor sales in 1972, only three models were released in 1973 (making them highly collectible). Collectors also prize Hot Wheels variations, such as cars with irregular features like extra spokes on the hubcaps or odd colors. Newer cars can be just as collectible as older ones, as Mattel has released many limited editions.


Interviews & Articles

An Interview With Model Car Builder and Collector Les Smirle

I started my site in about 1990 and my original thought was to feature NASCAR models. It’s like an online m… [more]

An Interview With Antique Toy Model Car Collectors Ron Sturgeon and Rodney Ross

Ron Sturgeon: I had an automotive repair shop in about 1976 and spent a lot of time repairing Mercedes. About… [more]

Guest Column: Collecting Toy Cars, A Healthy Addiction

I’ve been collecting vintage toys since 1982. I started slowly and methodically, partly for lack of informa… [more]



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Antique-Tintoys

Antique-Tintoys

Juergen Sinkels stunning collection of German tin-plate toys circa 1900 to 1930. Features high resolution, almost-l… [read review or visit site]

DFW Elite Toy Museum

DFW Elite Toy Museum

Ron Sturgeon's excellent gallery of fancy model cars and other vehicles. Nice high resolution shots with classy mus… [read review or visit site]

1up Diecast Collection

1up Diecast Collection

Daniel Beckett's gallery of over 6000 collectible diecast vintage toy cars from the 1960s through the 1980s. Includ… [read review or visit site]

Race Car Toys And Automobilia

Race Car Toys And Automobilia

Paul Chenard's impressive collection of vintage model race cars (mostly European) including Hotwheels, Dinky, Match… [read review or visit site]

Matchbox.de

Matchbox.de

This gallery of Matchbox model cars and other vehicles from the 1970s is worth cruising if you ever had (or wanted)… [read review or visit site]

The Show Room

The Show Room

This gallery of model show rods from 1960 to 2001 includes favorites like the í58 Thunderbird, Fireball 500, Mag… [read review or visit site]

Nascar Model Gallery

Nascar Model Gallery

Mr. Nascar's enormous model car database for collectors, enthusiasts, and builders. With hundreds of user-contribut… [read review or visit site]

VW Toys and Models

VW Toys and Models

A comprehensive site completely dedicated to miniature Volkswagen vehicles. Browse hundreds of toys by country, man… [read review or visit site]


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1995 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Set - Jc Penneys$900.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid 8 watchers
1995 Hotwheels Jc Penneys Treasure Hunt Set Mint$861.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 56 watchers
1995 Hotwheels Treasure Hunts$660.00 Ends Sunday 11 bids 29 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline 1969" Mongoose Vs Snake " Moc / Bp$510.00 Ends Saturday 14 bids 60 watchers
Hot Wheels S'cool Bus Red Line In Blister Pack$471.03 Ends in 20 hours 14 bids 107 watchers
Hot Wheels 1/72 Vw Drag Poker Bus Redline Mattel Prod.$400.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 42 watchers
Hotwheels 1995 Treasure Hunt 67 Camaro $350.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 41 watchers
Hotwheels**1995*** Treasure Hunt Set With 67 Camaro$345.22 Ends Tuesday 11 bids 42 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline 1969"tnt - Bird " Moc / Bp$320.00 Ends Saturday 4 bids 20 watchers
257~ 1/64 Hot Wheels Monster Jam Trucks Huge Collection$280.00 Ends Friday 26 bids 28 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline 1967 "heavy Chevy" Moc / Bp$275.00 Ends in 23 hours 8 bids 28 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline 1969"king Kuda " Moc / Bp$275.00 Ends Saturday 7 bids 22 watchers
Hot Wheels 1995 Treasure Hunt '67 Camaro Mint # 3$262.99 Ends Sunday 15 bids 65 watchers
#44 Kyle Petty 1997 Hot Wheels Car In Motion$255.00 Ends in 42 mins 8 bids 3 watchers
Lot Of 234 Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Etc. - Nr!!!$239.36 Ends Sunday 18 bids 21 watchers
69 Hot Wheels Redline Bye Focal Purple Or Magenta? Moc$218.05 Ends Sunday 9 bids 70 watchers
Hotwheels Treasure Hunt 1995 67 Camaro Monmc Rare *vhtf$217.00 Ends Sunday 10 bids 42 watchers
71 Hot Wheels Redline Open Fire #5881 Moc$208.05 Ends Sunday 6 bids 54 watchers
2007 Hot Wheels Factory Sealed Master Set #92 Of 500 !!$207.50 Ends Monday 12 bids 34 watchers
1967 Red Line Hot Wheels Custom Camaro Original Package$204.15 Ends Monday 7 bids 38 watchers
71 Hot Wheels Redline Funny Money #6005 Moc$202.50 Ends Sunday 7 bids 25 watchers
Hot Wheels 2004 Rlc Series 3 Complete Set Mib 675/1000$200.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 1 watcher
Rare 1975 Hot Wheels Flying Colors Herfy's Redline!!!!!$200.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 20 watchers
Hot Wheels Vintage Autorama Turn Display, C9+ $195.00 Ends in 21 mins 9 bids 17 watchers
Hot Wheels Legends Twin Mill 1:24 & 1:64 Mib Show Rod$189.99 Ends Monday 1 bid 3 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline 1967" Mustang Boss Hoss " Moc / Bp$189.50 Ends in 23 hours 4 bids 48 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline Superfine Turbine -light Green, Nice$187.50 Ends Sunday 15 bids 30 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline Toys R Us Super Van Mint C10$182.59 Ends Sunday 9 bids 32 watchers
69 Hot Wheels Redline Classic Cord Wi Button Cded$178.49 Ends Sunday 8 bids 60 watchers
Hotwheels Trains Sto & Go Railroad Freight Yard$175.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 3 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline 1969"light-my Firebird " Moc / Bp$170.00 Ends Saturday 6 bids 18 watchers
Hotwheels 1995 Treasure Hunt Camaro$162.50 Ends Thursday 4 bids 62 watchers
Unopened!!! German Drag Chute Set Redline, Hotwheels$162.49 Ends Sunday 5 bids 19 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline Original 16 Lot!!$161.50 Ends Saturday 17 bids 38 watchers
71 Hot Wheels Redline Ferrari 512s #6021 Moc$158.05 Ends Sunday 3 bids 30 watchers
71 Hot Wheels Redline Mercedes Benzc111 #6169 Moc$158.05 Ends Sunday 4 bids 23 watchers
Hot Wheels Snake Mongoose Diecasts 35th Anniversary Set$157.50 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 19 watchers
Hotwheels Treasure Hunt 2003 Silver Cuda Barracuda Vhtf$154.49 Ends Sunday 6 bids 37 watchers
1967 Deora In Original Packaging Red Line Hot Wheels!$154.01 Ends Monday 5 bids 29 watchers
1968 Red Line Hot Wheels Police Cruiser Mib!$154.01 Ends Monday 6 bids 22 watchers
Hotwheels - Factory Sealed Club Kit W/chrome Club Car$152.50 Ends Monday 8 bids 11 watchers
Rare Hot Wheels 1996 Treasure Hunt Set$152.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 5 watchers
2009 Hot Wheels Convention Japan Deco Delivery Set W/s$146.00 Ends in 20 hours 3 bids 22 watchers
Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Lot $130.00 Ends Saturday 14 bids 20 watchers
2009 Hot Wheels Convention Japan, Deco Delivery Set Hw$128.50 Ends in 20 hours 3 bids 26 watchers
Vintage 1969 Hot Wheels Super Charger Race Set$127.50 Ends Saturday 11 bids 23 watchers
Hot Wheels Custom Volkswagen Redline Moc Unpunched $127.50 Ends Sunday 5 bids 15 watchers
1968 Red Line Hot Wheels Custom Amx Blue Orig. Package$118.05 Ends Monday 4 bids 21 watchers
Hot Wheels Legends Snake Don Prudhomme Plymouth Cuda$117.50 Ends Monday 6 bids 16 watchers
71 Hot Wheels Redline Police Cruiser Moc$113.61 Ends Sunday 10 bids 61 watchers
1967 Hot Wheels Rlc The Spoilers Souped Up Super Rods$108.05 Ends Monday 5 bids 13 watchers
2005 Hot Wheels Dairy Delivery In Pink 1 Of 75$105.50 Ends in 3 hours 9 bids 13 watchers
1:16 Ashley Force Autographed Hot Wheels Ta/dragster$104.49 Ends Saturday 5 bids 12 watchers
Hot Wheels Orange Hk Custom Cougar In Early-run Bp$102.50 Ends Sunday 6 bids 43 watchers
(29) 2009 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang Super Treasure Hunt$102.50 Ends Saturday 11 bids 26 watchers
Hot Wheels Show-off Casting Dated 1970$100.99 Ends in 22 hours 2 bids 21 watchers
Redline Hotwheels Lot Of 5 (lot 9 Of 10)$100.03 Ends Sunday 7 bids 13 watchers
Hot Wheels Snake & Mongoose Diecasts 35th Anniv. Set$100.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 12 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline 1969"t-4-2 " Moc / Bp$100.00 Ends Saturday 6 bids 29 watchers
Hot Wheels 2001 Racing Nascar Treasure Hunt Set T-hunt$99.99 Ends Saturday 3 bids 5 watchers

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San Jose Mercury News, November 20th

It's like finding out that the new Hot Wheels car only comes with three wheels. The setup with the controls makes this game almost impossible to play...Read more

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IGN, November 17th

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Detroit Free Press, November 16th

Pediatric patients at area hospitals are zooming around on Hot Wheels cars, listening to CDs and playing board games thanks to the efforts of the Bottomless...Read more

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