Posted 7 years ago
fortapache
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Something I just found today. This is one of the original sweet 16 Hot Wheel models released in 1968 and this is the 1968 version as it has red tail lights and silvered injector stack. Also this model is listed as "Hard To Find" in the copper color. not sure if that rarer than "Rare" or not. It is modeled after the Chevy El Camino.
This model is unusual among the custom series as it has injector stacks sticking out of a non-opening hood. Aside from the VW bug all the other Custom cars have an opening hood with a fairly stock looking engine.
At the last minute in the photo shoot I decided to open up the back and was rewarded by finding two wheels. A small front wheel and larger back wheel. Perhaps from the VW Bug of Beatnik Bandit. I think next week I will post the Custom Volkswagen.
Nice!! Looking forward to seeing the custom VW!!!
Beautiful car, so realistic, and love those spare tires in the trunk
Fortapache can you replace one of the side shots with a picture of the base? There is a base variation
Also this is actually Orange, a common color. Copper is more brownish.
Very nice! I like the color, the hardtop (Is this what it's called?) and the wheels in the back!
Thank you very much Scott. There will be a pair.
Thank you very much Newfld. A free bonus.
Thank you very much McCoyNelson. I will work on that. Bummer that it is orange.
Thank you very much nutsabotas6.
Thank you very much betweenthelens. I shall look it up. It is called the bed cover.
Noting the underside is unpainted completely. Hong Kong version.
Thank you
antiquerose
TassieDevil
mikelv85
jscott0363
racer4four
Caperkid
Newfld
purvis
Brunswick
KKK
iggy
McCoyNelson
nutsabotas6
betweenthelens
vetraio50
Base photo has been posted.
Bed cover. Thank you. I still like the color, even if it's called "orange" and not "copper."
I do agree the color really makes the car look "hot"
Thank you very much betweenthelens. It is a fine color.
Thank you again McCoyNelson.
Thank you
PhilDMorris
buckethead
freon
TimeTraveller
KKK
Thank you AnnaB.
Thank you SEAN68.
Wow, what a great find. An original 16. Congrats.