April 18, 2020January 10, 2023 by marcboz

2006 and 2007 Hot Wheels ’58 Impalas

Chevrolet, Hot Wheels, Impala
'58 Impala, 2006, 2007, Chevrolet, Chevy, collectible, die-cast, diecast, Hot Wheels Classics, Impala, redlines, Since '68
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The Hot Wheels ’58 Impala, which was first cast in 2007, is one we don’t see very often. Of the 10 different versions, 5 were included in that first year’s release in the Hot Wheels Classics Series 3. I have two of those – Spectraflame gold and light purple, which you can see below (the other colors that can be found are Spectraflame shades of red, ice blue and dark blue).

In 2008, the ’58 Impala showed up in the Since ’68 Series, which commemorated 40 years of the brand. The series was made up of four segments: Top 40; Muscle Cars; Originals; and Hot Rods, in which the ’58 Impala was included. I think this metalflake gray with red model in basic redlines is super sharp.

Hot Wheels | M1573 | 2007 Hot Wheels Since 1968 Hot Rods | ’58 Impala 5/10 | metalflake gray with red tampos on sides and top | TH | rl

In 2009, the ’58 Impala was included in the Connect Cars series and in 2011 there were two variations in the Treasure Hunts. The most recent appearance of the casting was the American Graffiti ’58 Impala in the 2013 Retro Entertainment Series.

April 16, 2020January 10, 2023 by marcboz

2006 Hot Wheels Flying Customs Corvette Stingrays

Chevrolet, Corvette Stingray, Hot Wheels
2006, Chevrolet, Chevy, collectible, Corvette Stingray, die-cast, diecast, Flying Customs, redlines
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The 2006 Hot Wheels Target-exclusive Retro series featured three lines: Super Chromes, Lowriders and Flying Customs. This was a really fun series with understated throwback card art and some nice castings in the mix – including the Corvette Stingray. I still have the first-release redline Corvette Stingray from the 1976 Flying Colors series that I’ve had since I was a kid, so I’m always happy to add another of this casting to my collection. These two Stingrays are from the Flying Customs series that I was fortunate enough to find on the pegs way back then. The type, illustration and white background of the card are inspired by the 1974 Flying Colors packaging.

This first one is a sharp flamed-out metalflake green version. I’m not a huge fan of the 5-spoke wheel, but it does look a lot better with that redline wrapped around it.

Next we have a shiny chrome model with a clean white, orange and black tampo design – also with redline 5-spokes.

Unfortunately there are other variations of the Corvette Stingray from the Target Retro series that I do not have: Two other variations (yellow and orange) in the 2006 Flying Customs series, another that was included in the 2006 Super Chromes line, and a fourth that was in the 2007 Super Chromes 10-pack.

The back of the package lists the castings that were available across the various lines of the series.

Other Corvette Stingrays in my collection include the shiny model from the 1979 Golden Machines 6-Pack, the orange 1980 version, a nice metalflake red model from 1983, the white variation with a fun racing livery from 1985, and the laser-engraved plastic model from the 1992 Gleam Team series.

April 28, 2015November 12, 2023 by marcboz

2006 Hot Wheels Red Line Series 1968 Nova

Chevrolet, Hot Wheels, Nova
1968 Nova, 2006, Chevrolet, Chevy, collectible, die-cast, diecast, Nova, redlines
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This Hot Wheels 1968 Nova from the 2006 Red Line Series was one that I missed the first time around. Although I do have the metalflake purple version from the same series, this metalflake green model which I recently found on eBay is similar in color to the green-gold metallic ’73 Nova that I drove when I was younger.

J3424 | 2006 Red Line Series #3 (KMart Exclusive) | 1968 Nova | metalflake green with Red Line Series tampo on sides | RL5SP

Okay, mine wasn’t quite as bright – even in the sun. This is my 1973 Nova 2-door hatchback in Tempe, Arizona, 1985.

April 1, 2015November 11, 2023 by marcboz

Hot Wheels ’68 Chevy Nova Variations

Chevrolet, Hot Wheels, Nova
'68 Chevy Nova, '68 Nova, 1968 Chevy Nova, 1968 Nova, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, Chevrolet, Chevy, collectible, die-cast, diecast, Nova, Real Riders, redlines
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This page lists all of the Hot Wheels 1968 Novas, with a photo of each one that I have in my collection. The name of each car that I have links to a page with more information and photos. As I acquire the remaining cars in the list, I will add photos and links to this page.

img_6590-sm Hot Wheels | GJX00 | 2020 Flying Customs (Target exclusive) | ’68 Nova | metalflake green with yellow & light green trim | MY | ho

DFL85 | 2016 HW Camouflage Series | 1968 Chevy Nova | matte dark red with camouflage trim | black MC5

X6999 | 2015 Hot Wheels Various Multipacks | 1968 Nova | anodized gray with yellow & black trim | chrome & black MC5

Y2088 | 2013 Hot Wheels Easter (WalMart Exclusive) 5/8 | ’68 Chevy Nova | black & red with purple gold & beige flames | 5SP

V5576 | 2012 HW Racing #01 | ’68 Nova | black with silver, red & yellow trim | chrome MC5

V5475 | 2012 HW Racing #01 | ’68 Nova | metalflake blue with white, red & yellow trim | red MC5

V3691 | 2011 Easter Eggsclusives (WalMart Exclusive) | ’68 Nova | metalflake dark blue & gray with silver & black trim | 5SP

T8309 | 2011 Hot Wheels Garage GM Series 15/22 | ’68 Chevy Nova | red and metalflake gray with red, gray and silver trim | RLRR5SP

R7936 | 2010 Happy Birthday | ’68 Chevy Nova | orange with black & yellow trim | yellow & black OH5SP

P2456 | 2009 Faster Than Ever #10 | Chevy Nova | metalflake copper with black trim | FTE

P2456 | 2009 Faster Than Ever #10 | Chevy Nova | black with gold trim | FTE

P2456 | 2009 Faster Than Ever #10 (KMart Exclusive) | Chevy Nova | metalflake blue with white trim | FTE

N4608 | 2008 Hot Wheels Top 40 Set | ’68 Chevy Nova | metalflake silver with gray & black trim | RLBW

M1562 | 2008 Since ’68 Series 13 of 40 | ’68 Nova | pearl yellow with black, gray & red trim | RL

M6894 | 2008 Team: Muscle Mania #4 | ’68 Nova | red with white, yellow & silver trim | black OH5SP

img_6597-sm M1810 | 2007 Walgreens 3 Pack Exclusive #4 of 12 | ’68 Nova | spectraflame aqua with black & white trim | RL5SP

L0749 | 2007 Hot Wheels Classics #21 | ’68 Chevy Nova | spectraflame magenta with pink & white trim | RL5SP

L0749 | 2007 Hot Wheels Classics #21 | ’68 Chevy Nova | spectraflame dark orange with black & white trim | RL5SP

L0749 | 2007 Hot Wheels Classics #21 | ’68 Chevy Nova | spectraflame gold with black & white trim | RL5SP

K3385 | 2006 HWC Neo-Classics #3 | 1968 Nova | spectraflame blue w/blue flames | RL

J3424 | 2006 Red Line Series #3 (KMart Exclusive) | 1968 Nova | metalflake green with Red Line Series tampo on sides | RL5SP

J3424 | 2006 Red Line Series #3 | 1968 Nova | metalflake purple with Red Line Series tampo on sides | RL5SP

K3818 | 2006 Nationals | ’68 Nova | silver and black with red and checkerboard trim, convention logo on roof | RLRR

J4237 | 2005 sELECTIONs #4 7950 produced | ’68 Nova | spectraflame steel blue with black trim, RLC logo on sides | GYRR

G5553 | 2004 Nationals Ticket Car | ’68 Nova | metalfake dark burgundy with black & white trim, convention logo on roof | RR

B3532 | 2004 First Editions #5 Zamac Limited Ed. | Nova 1968 | unpainted with white trim | 5SP

October 6, 2013January 10, 2023 by marcboz

Hot Wheels ’68 Chevy Nova

Hot Wheels, Nova
'68 Chevy Nova, '68 Nova, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, Chevrolet, Chevy, collectible, die-cast, diecast, Nova, redlines
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When this Hot Wheels casting came out in 2004 the floodgates opened for me as a collector. I had grown up around several of the third generation Novas – 4 of my older brothers drove them at various times. The first car I bought for myself was a 1973 Nova 2-door hatchback and it was my daily driver for 10 years. I don’t have every version ever made, but I have quite a few and I’ve managed to collect some interesting variations along the way.

This is the one that started if off, and still one of my favorites. I love the metalflake steel blue of this 2004 First Editions casting.

B3532 | 2004 First Editions #5 | Nova 1968 | metalfake steel blue/white | 5SP

In those early days, I was still taking a lot of my cars out of the package, so I only have this Motor City Muscle version loose. It really shines in metalflake antifreeze green and Real Rider tires.

C2642 | 2004 Hot Wheels Affinity Motor City Muscle (3/4) | ’68 Chevy Nova | metalfake antifreeze green w/magenta & white trim | RR5S

Here’s another loose variation from the 2005 Robo Revenge 5-Pack.

G6916 | 2005 Robo Revenge 5-Pk | 1968 Nova | metalfake brown w/white, orange & black trim | 5SP

The casting looks pretty fine in redlines!

J3424 | 2006 Red Line Series #3 | 1968 Nova | metalflake purple w/Red Line Series tampo on sides | RL5SP

I saw the 2006 Neo-Classics version when it was first offered on the Hot Wheels collector’s website, but by the time I was able to try to by one, they were sold out. Fortunately, I picked one up not too much later on eBay.

K3385 | 2006 HWC Neo-Classics #3 | 1968 Nova | spectraflame blue w/blue flames | RL

The Hot Wheels Classics is one of my favorite series. Even though it seems like cheating to put a 2004 casting into a series that celebrates the original Hot Wheels releases, I’m glad they included the ’68 Nova. I have two of the three colors that were released.

Package variations are always fun. Here’s the 2008 Team: Muscle Mania Nova on both the regular and short cards.

M6894 | 2008 Team: Muscle Mania #4 | ’68 Nova | red w/white, yellow & silver trim | black OH5SP

M6894 | 2008 Team: Muscle Mania #4 (Short Card) | ’68 Nova | red w/white, yellow & silver trim | black OH5SP

The Since ’68 series is another one that the Nova casting doesn’t seem to belong to. But I love this variation because it reminds me of the yellow Rally Nova that my brother used to own.

M1562 | 2008 Since ’68 Series 13 of 40 | ’68 Nova | pearl yellow w/black, gray & red trim | RL

The 2009 Faster Than Ever Nova came out in at least two colors, including the black and copper versions shown here. I also have the copper version on a snowflake card, shown below.

P2456 | 2009 Faster Than Ever #10 | Chevy Nova | black w/gold trim | FTE

P2456 | 2009 Faster Than Ever #10 | Chevy Nova | metalflake copper w/black trim | FTE

P2456 | 2009 Faster Than Ever #10 (snowflake card) | Chevy Nova | metalflake copper w/black trim | FTE

The ’68 Nova has made appearances in several multipacks over the years, sometimes with unique decoration.

There is also an alternate tool (which I actually prefer), with the hood from the Nova SS. This was found in the 2010 10-pack in several color variations.

The 2010 Happy Birthday Nova is a striking orange, black and yellow variation.

R7936 | 2010 Happy Birthday | ’68 Chevy Nova | orange w/black & yellow trim | yellow & black OH5SP

In 2011, the ’68 Nova got a 427 and some special speed bunny stripes for the Easter Eggsclusives release.

V3691 | 2011 Easter Eggsclusives (WalMart Exclusive) | ’68 Nova | metalflake dark blue & gray w/silver & black trim | 5SP

Also in 2011, the alternate tool version appeared in at least two sharp colors in the Street Beasts series.

Another fun variation from 2011 was the Racing Kits 2-Pack which included a yellow ’68 Nova, a section of road in disrepair, a cone, a barricade, and a Nissan Skyline to race.

For 2012, the ’68 Nova was part of the HW Racing team in two color variations.

V5475 | 2012 HW Racing #01 | ’68 Nova | metalflake blue w/white, red & yellow trim | red MC5

V5576 | 2012 HW Racing #01 | ’68 Nova | black w/silver, red & yellow trim | chrome MC5

The ’68 Nova was once again featured as an Easter car in 2013, this time with a flamed-out paint job.

Y2088 | 2013 Hot Wheels Easter (WalMart Exclusive) 5/8 | ’68 Chevy Nova | black & red w/purple gold & beige flames | 5SP

The alternate tool version showed up again in the 2013 Retro Entertainment series as Eddie Murphy’s beat up Nova from the Beverly Hills Cop movie.

And finally, another tooling of the third-generation Nova – this one a 1970 model cast with an opening hood, came out in the 2008 40th Anniversary 100% series.

M1679 | 2008 100% Hot Wheels 40th Anniversary | ’70 Chevy Nova #13 | gold |RR

May 27, 2012January 10, 2023 by marcboz

2012 Hot Wheels Muscle Mania – GM ’62 Chevy

Hot Wheels, Impala
1962, 2006, 2008, 2012, Bel Air, bubbletop, Chevrolet, collectible, die-cast, diecast, Hot Wheels Classics
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Here’s another bubbletop Chevy, the ’62 Bel Air hardtop, which first appeared in the Hot Wheels lineup in 2004. Though technically not an Impala, I can’t resist including these striking Chevys in my collection. I have several, and this gold beauty is one of the nicest.

2012 Muscle Mania – GM | ’62 Chevy | metal flake gold with red and silver stripe | MC5 wheel

[Four months later] I wandered into a Dollar Tree earlier this week and picked up the metallic blue version of this same car. Also, below you can see photos of a few other ’62 Chevys from my collection. And, I changed my mind. I decided the spectraflame blue version below from the Hot Wheels classic series is the nicest of the bunch. Which one is your favorite?