These first 16 models are called the “Original Sweet 16.” What’s the most valuable Hot Wheels toy to date? The Volkswagen Beach Bomb prototype that features surfboards hanging out of the rear window is the most valuable Hot Wheels toy to date.
Mattel's eternal diecast brand may be celebrating a birthday, but collectors get the presents. Hot Wheels turned 50 years old in 2018; many celebratory sets and events have come and gone--including a traveling road show and custom car show designed to choose a new Hot Wheels model for 2019, the Hot Wheels Nationals collector event in Denver, and the annual Hot Wheels Convention in Los AngelesGet the best deals for hot wheels original 16 cheetah at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The Custom T-Bird is a Hot Wheels casting, which was designed by Harry Bradley and debuted among the 'Original 16' in 1968. It is based on the real-life 1967 Ford Thunderbird. It features a die-cast body and chassis (base) and an opening hood which reveals a detailed engine. The Cars were packaged with a 'Collector's Button'. The Custom T-Bird was manufactured in both the USA and Hong Kong Vintage 1968 Hot Wheels Redlines Sweet 16 Poster 11" x 17" Racing Print Hot Wheels Fan Art Gift Sale Price $16.49 $ 16.49 $ 21.99 Original Price $21.99
Python (1968) Another member of the "First Sixteen" group of 1968 Hot Wheels cars, the Python - originally. called the "Cheetah" - was based on a car built in 1963 by Bill Cushenberry for Car Craft magazine. The Car Craft "Dream Rod" was designed by the staff of the magazine in 1961. Cushenberry. built the car using parts from a '60 Pontiac andmGVILfb.
