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Why Hot Wheels Has Become a Collector's Item for Many Adults
Hot Wheels is a brand of die-cast toy cars that was launched in America by an American toy manufacturer named Mattel in the year 1968. A Die-cast toy is any toy or collectible item manufactured utilizing the die casting method. These toys are made using metal and plastic. The metal most commonly used is ZAMAK, which is an alloy of zinc and aluminum. Initially, these cars were designed to on a 1:64 scale and were used on Hot Wheels track sets. However, in 1970 a series of Hot Wheels cars were designed on a 1:43 scale. This new range of cars became adult collector series vehicles that were replicas of Formula One and NASCAR cars, which were extremely successful. The Hot Wheels logo was designed by Rick irons, a Californian Artist who worked with Mattel.
Elliot Hander, co-founder of Mattel, wanted to manufacture a range of die-cast toys for boys. He wanted to dominate the toy cars industry which was once upon a time dominated by Lesney, a British company with their Matchbox cars. Even though, Hander's executives thought it was an awful idea, the toy cars became a major success. In 1968, Mattel released nearly sixteen castings. Eleven cars were designed by Marry Bentley Bradley. The first one manufactured was an elegant dark blue Custom Camaro.
In 1968, Hot Wheels introduced the custom-built Volkswagen, which was one their first cars. Some of the other cars they released in the same year were: Beatnik Bandit which was designed by Ed Roth, Custom Barracuda, Custom Camaro, Custom Corvette, Custom Cougar, Custom Eldorado, Custom Firebird, Custom Fleetside, Custom Mustang, Custom T-Bird, Custom Volkswagen which was designed by Ira Gilford, Deora, Ford J-Car, Hot Heap, Python which was designed by Dean Jefferies, and Silhouette. All these cars had colourful paint work, bearings, redline wheels, and working suspensions.
In 1969, Twin Mill was one of the most popular and accepted Hot Wheel cars. In 1970, the famous Sizzler, the rechargeable electronic car was made. In 1985, the Hot Wheels Torino Tornado was one of the most renowned cars. In 1995, the Hot Wheel cars were differentiated into specialized series i.e. the Model Series which was later renamed First Edition, and the Treasure Hunt Series. In 2000, a new range of Hot Wheel Cars came into the market. These cars had exquisite paint jobs, and functioned like their original counterparts.
Over the years, Hot Wheel cars have not only been collected by children, but it has become a collector's item for many adults too. There have been estimates that over 41 million children have collected Hot Wheels toys throughout their childhood years, and an average collector has over 1,550 cars to his collection.
The Hot Wheel range of toys include many different kinds of tracks, accessories, different kinds of vehicles like the 'Sizzlers' the rechargeable electric cars, 'Hot Line' trains, 'R-R-Rumblers' motorcycles, and 'Hot Birds' aeroplanes, but they have always been most popular and well known for their collection of small scale free-rolling models of custom hot rods and muscles.
About the Author
Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Aloy Wheels for Years. For More Information on Hot Wheels, Visit His Site at HOT WHEELS
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Chevrolet Corvette O $66.91 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Chevrolet Corvette ois the third generation of the sports car produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The owas introduced for the 1968 model year and ended production in 1982. Corvette chief Zora ArkusDuntov wanted a striking new Corvette; although engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, its body and interior were new. Though initially flawed, the 1968 like the 1958, would improve and mature into a car precisely right for its time. The socalled Shark was produced during one of the most troubled periods in America: civil unrest, burgeoning federal guidelines, fuel economy and pollution regulations, oil embargoes, rising fuel and insurance costs, runaway inflation, and a lingering recession. Through it all the ocontinued to set new Corvette sales records with an alltime high of 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 88 Publication Date: 2010/06/27 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.21 inches |
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Chevrolet Corvette 1968 Thru 1982 By Haynes, John Harold/ Ahlstrand, Alan $29.77 Author: Haynes, John Harold/ Ahlstrand, Alan Subtitle: All V8 Models Publication Date: 1999/07/30 Binding Type: Paperbound Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 8.50 Height: 11.00 |
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Corvette 1968-1982 Restoration Guide (Paperback) $49.06   Third generation Corvettes (1968–1982), commonly known as C3s, are among the most plentiful and affordable Corvettes on the road today. Production spanned 15 years with more than 540,000 examples built, making these the most common of any Corvette body style. Unfortunately, many have fallen into disrepair and are in need of restoration. This book will delve into all of the idiosyncrasies of the C3’s engine, drivetrain, body, chassis, and interior to guide both first time and experienced restorers to a successful conclusion of their project.   * Tips to ensure correct restoration * Covers every major component * Decode stampings and part numbers * Includes accessory codes and production numbers   |
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Corvette 19681982 Restoration Guide By Prince, Richard $32.1 The 1968 through 1982 model years represent the most affordable and frequently driven Corvettes, and a large number of these third generation cars are predictably at an age that demands restoration. All parts and accessories needed to conduct a completefactoryoriginal restoration are outlined in this fully illustrated, handson guide for C3 owners and restorers. Schematics, charts, illustrations, and photographs accompany an authoritative and comprehendible text, together guiding readers through the authentic restoration of any part, system, or component. Makes a perfect companion volume to the previous MBI titles How to Restore Modify Your Corvette 19681982 and Corvette Parts Interchange Manual 19681982 Author: Prince, Richard Series Title: Motorbooks Workshop Publication Date: 2011/08/01 Number of Pages: 224 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 8.25 Height: 10.50 |
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