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1968 Mold
1977 Mold - Porthole
1981 Mold - Non Porthole 1977 Mold - Non Porthole 1998 "China"mold
 Non Porthole
1996 "Corgi" Mold 1988 Giants Mold 1989 Micro Mold 1999 TYCO 2003 Pro Street Mold 2005 Porthole Mold

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1968 Mold
General Description: Introduced in 1969 with a new metallic color each month,  Custom convertible styled like the "Battle Bird," Redline tires on standard HW hubs & metal Chassis.  1/64th scale.  Made in the U. S. A.  #6252

Body Color Interior
Red, Magenta, Hot Pink, Purple, Blue, Ice Blue, Teal, Green, Olive, Antifreeze(yellow-green), Gold (yellow), orange, Dark Red, Silver Cream (white)
same colors Grey
same colors Brown
NOTE:  I've heard of other color interiors so let me know if you have a different color than those listed .

 

1977 Mold - Porthole
General Description:  1/64 scale; Introduced in 1978.  Hardtop.  Rear Wheels larger than front wheels.Metal chassis up to the 90's.  Plastic chromed chassis from late 90's to current.
 

Country of Origin PKG # Year issued Color/Tampo Wheel Style Windshield Color Logo Placement Chassis Comments
Hong Kong 2013 1978 white w/red, blue stripes, Black "t-bird" emblem standard blue tint none . also came in "T-Bird TossUp" track set
Hong Kong 2013 1978 yellow w/red, blue stripes, Black "t-bird" emblem standard blue tint none . also came in "T-Bird TossUp" track set
Hong Kong 2013 1982 Cranberry red metallic  standard blue tint none . transitional, hard to find
China . 1998 Blue w/ white top; detailed; chrome chassis white wall tires; standard clear red; rear license plate chrome plastic FAO Schwartz special "Cruisin' the 50's"
China . 1998 white w/red, blue stripes; Black "t-bird emblem; 
like the original 1978 graphics
standard blue tint . chrome plastic 30th Anniversary special  - for year 1978
Malaysia 26378-0814 2000 metallic green; black "corvette" sytle "cove" graphics on sides; bat wing graphics on hoodchrome chassis
NOTE 4 variations: (1)unchromed chassis; (2)Wheel variation - Lace rear wheels; (3)Card variation: Interrnational card: "special edition;" (4) Also - rumor of NON-PORTHOLE hardtop variation 
chrome dish yellow tint silver - rear quarter panel chrome plastic Treasure Hunt 2000
Malaysia . 2001 yellow w/white side flames & orange check squares along sides; PORTHOLE hardtop;  "Tads Taxi" on side;  a 2001 issue but found in very late 2000.(BD)Variation: Non-porthole 3-spoke orange tint black - right rear quarter panel chrome plastic HW Turbo Taxi #3
Thailand . 2001 Yellow; Nesquick #10 graphics on side; new wheel style; wide white walls (actually part of 2002 series but released early) deep dish chrome blue tint none chrome plastic HW Nascar Racing
. . 2002 blue, Mark Martin's #6 on top & sides; "pfizer" on trunk, hood & sides;  #1 of 4 on pkg; white-line tires  (see 2001 list for #4 in series) . . . . Nascar Racing Series HW
. . 2002 blue w/white porthole top; Jeff Burton's Citgo #99 on sides;  #2 of 4 on pkg; . . . . Nascar Racing Series HW
. . 2002 #12 Ryan Newman/Alltel - #3 of 4 in series . . . . Nascar Racing Series HW
. . 2002 blue with white top; Walmart exclusive; 1 of 16 cars in series; white line tires . . . . Auto Miles Stones
. . 2002 red. white and blue with porthole top; Air Force Thunderbirds logo on side; exclusive to KBee Toys . blue tint . . HW Military Rods
Thailand #124
#2 of 4
2004 Red white & blue flames on sides & hood; star spangled logo on trunk; porthole top 5-spoke, red chrome red tint blue on trunk chrome plastic Star Spangled 2

2005 Mold - Porthole General Description:  Metal chassis, no mold date on chassis, Thailand on base
Country of 
Origin
Pkg# Year 
Issued
Color/Tampo Wheel
Style
Windshield
Color
Logo 
Placement
Chassis Comments Market
Value
Thailand #11 of 30
J2767
2005 Spectraflame red paint; white bar at base of sides; 5-spoke chrome 
star
clear logo on 
chassis
Metal Hot Wheels Classics $3.00
Thailand . 2006 Spectraflame green paint; white bar on rocker panels "
Thailand . 2006 Spectraflame Dark blue paint; white bar on rocker panels "
Thailand . 2006 Sprectraflame lime green (anit-freeze) paint; white bar on rocker panels "
Thailand . 2006 Spectraflame pink to purple (color variations) paint; white bar on rocker panels "
Thailand . 2006 Black, white bar on rocker panels "

 

1981 Mold - Non-porthole
General Description: 1/64 scale;  Introduced in 1982.  Hardtop.  Rear Wheels larger than front wheels. Metal Chassis.
 

Country of Origin PKG # Year Issued Color/Tampo Wheel Style Windshield Color Logo Placement Comments
Malaysia 2013 1982 Yellow w/red, blue stripes, standard blue tint none transitional color
Hong Kong 2013 1982 Cranberry red metallic standard blue tint none .
Malaysia 2013 1982  Cranberry red metallic standard blue tint none .
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1977 Mold - Non-porthole
General Description: Introduced in 1983
Flash! - the Y2K issue has a new chassis date!! 1998
 

Country of Origin PKG # Year Issued Color/Tampo Wheel Style Windshield Color Logo Placement Chassis Style Comments
Hong Kong 4357 1983 cranberry red metallic Grey or white  hubs & GoodYear tires blue tint none metal .
Malaysia 4357 1983 cranberry red metallic Grey or white hubs & GoodYear tires blue tint none metal Real Rider pkg
Malaysia 5760 1985 cranberry red metallic Standard blue tint none metal in 5-pak gift set
Malaysia 9522 1985 Red w/yellow & blue stripes on top; "TBIRD" in yellow outlined in purple standard smokey tint none metal .
Hong Kong 2536 1986 Black w/purple & red-orange stripes on top; "TBIRD" in red outlined in blue standard solid black none metal .
Malaysia 2536 1986 Black w/purple & red-orange stripes on top; "TBIRD" in red outlined in blue Grey hubs & Good Year tires clear none metal Real Rider pkg.
Malaysia 2536 1986 Black w/purple & red-orange stripes on top; "TBIRD" in red outlined in blue White hubs & Good Year tires clear none metal Real Rider pkg.; hard to find
Hong Kong 3992 1986 Turquoise w/fushia pink & red stripes on top standard blue tint none metal .
Hong Kong 3993 1986 White w/ red & blue stripes on top standard blue tint none metal .
Malaysia 5608- 0910- g4 1988 purple changes to neon orange w/ yellow & orange stripes on top; "T'BIRD" is orange outlined in purple; light destroys color changing ability and color becomes orange/pink standard light smoke tint none metal Color Racer in 3 pak
Malaysia ? 1988? color as above - probably used to be purple when warm but package is old and color has changed to orange/pink thru light exposure standard light smoke tint none metal Automagic - a Color racer in "foreign" 2 pak 
Malaysia 5608- 0410- G1 1989 Purple to blue to white; (Purple to tan with extended light exposure); Purple & white stripes outlined in blue; "T'BIRD" white outlined in blue standard light smoke tint none metal Color Racer in 3-pak
Malaysia ? 1988 Dark Army green changes to lime green to yellow; Dark blue-green & yellow stripes;"T'BIRD" is yellow outlined in red; light may affect color changes but the ones I have seem to be holding their own - ??Does anyone remember this model when new?? Have it in the package?? standard light smoke tint none metal Color Racer,
Foreign issue?
Malaysia 2072 1989 light blue w/ purple & yellow stripes on top; yellow "T'BIRD" outlined in blue white-wall tires; standard  blue tint none metal Park 'N Plates; orange or yellow plate w display box
Malaysia 2072 1989 light blue w/ purple & yellow stripes on top; yellow "T'BIRD" outlined in blue black-wall tires; standard blue tint none metal Park 'N Plates; orange or yellow plate w display box
Malaysia 2072 1990 light blue w/ yellow & orange stripes on top; yellow "T'BIRD" outlined in blue white-wall tires; standard blue tint none metal Foreign issue pak or in gift pack of 20 #1274
Malaysia 1610 1991 light blue w/ white & purple side tampo; grey plastic chassis standard blue tint none Grey plastic McDonalds Happy Meals giveaway
Malaysia 1677 1991 red w/ green & pink side tampo; grey plastic chassis standard red tint none Grey plastic McDonalds Happy Meals giveaway
Malaysia 1760
#190
1992 dark or light Gold "turned-metal"design in plastic; metal chassis (some have been found with chrome "turned metal") standard smoke none metal Gleam Team
Malaysia 10996 1993 chrome w/25th Anniversary Logo on top; silver chromed chassis standard red tint black on top chrome plastic Service Merchandise exclusive set; pkged w/t'bird print
Malaysia . 1994 black gold Five spoke yellow tint white on rear of trunk chrome plastic FAO Schwartz "Gold Series Collection #1
Malaysia 13352
#356
April, 1995 MF(metal flake)dark purple white-line tires; recessed grey hub w/chrome rim clear yellow on rear window chrome plastic Treasure Hunt
Malaysia . 1995 light blue w/ Gulf Oil tampo standard dark smoke none grey plastic Gulf Oil special
Malaysia 14021 1995 Chrome redline tires; standard blue tint red on rear window chrome plastic Service Merchandise exclusive set; Classic American Car Collection
Malaysia 14023 1995 "Gleam Team" gold standard smoke none metal HEB grocery store 90th Anniversary Special Hiway Hauler
Malaysia 14622 1995 "Gleam Team " gold standard smoke none metal Lucky Grocery Store special  Hiway Hauler
Malaysia 15162 1995 MF grey (silver) Black wall tires; 7-spoke chrome; smoke tint red on rear of trunk . Target special "Then & Now" set
Malaysia . 1995 MF grey (silver) black wall tires; 7-spoke chrome smoke tint . . Ford 5-pack; (short run)
Malaysia . 1996 red w/MF silver(white) top white-line tires; chromed recessed hubs clear . . Bloomingdales "Fabulous 57s" set
Malaysia 12404 1996 yellow standard or 3-spoke or 5-spoke or 7-spoke clear yellow on rear window . Ford Gift Pack of 5 cars (box dated 1993)
Malaysia 15068 1996 metallic green 7-spoke or 5-spoke or 3-spoke green tint gold on rear of trunk chrome plastic;
3-spoke wheel had grey chassis & bumpers
"50's Favoirites" five pak (dated 1995)
Malaysia 15223
#384
1996 pearl white w/hot pink flame tampo
9 variations - see entries below

 

7-spoke clear gold OR yellow on rear window &/OR pink on rear quarter panel chrome plastic "Flame Thrower"
#1 1996 white pearl; w/fl. orange flames overlaid with gold metallic & edged w/green; ;- 5 flames on trunk; 7-spoke wheels  clear windows gold HW logo on rear window HW "Flame Thrower" #384 vari.#1
#2 1996 white pearl; w/fading fl. orange flames - edged w/green; ; - 5 flames on trunk;  7-spoke wheels clear windows gold HW logo on rear window HW "Flame Thrower" #384 vari.#2A
#3 1996 white pearl; w/fading fl. orange flames - edged w/green; s;- 4 flames on trunk;  7-spoke wheels  clear window gold HW logo on rear window HW "Flame Thrower" #384 vari.#2B
#4 1996 white pearl; w/fading fl. orange flames - edged w/green; ; - 5 flames on trunk;  7-spoke wheels clear windows yellow HW logo on rear window & fl. or. HW logo  behind rear wheel HW "Flame Thrower" #384 vari.#3A
#5 1996 white pearl; w/fading fl. orange flames - edged w/green; ; - 4 flames on trunk;  7-spoke wheels clear windows yellow HW logo on rear window & fl. or. HW logo  behind rear wheel HW "Flame Thrower" #384 vari.#3B
#6 1996 white pearl; w/fading fl. orange flames - edged w/green;  - 5 flames on trunk;  TWO differrent packages: "NEW" in upper left corner OR "Coolest to Collect" in upper left corner 7-spoke wheels clear windows;  fl. or. HW logo behind rear wheel; HW "Flame Thrower" #384 vari.#4A1 & #4A2
#7 1996 white pearl; w/fading fl. orange flames - edged w/green; ; - 4 flames on trunk;  7-spoke wheels clear windows  fl. or. HW logo behind rear wheel HW "Flame Thrower" #384 vari.#4B1
#8 1996 white pearl; w/solid fl. orange flames - edged w/green; ; - 5 flames on trunk; ; in "coolest to collect" pkg 7-spoke wheels clear windows  fl. or. HW logo behind rear wheel HW "Flame Thrower" #384 vari.#5
Malaysia #9 1997 pearl white w/solid hot pinkflame tampo 3-spoke clear pink on rear quarter panel chrome plastic Flame Thrower; Gift pak of 5 cars
Malaysia 16989 1997 dark red metallic body w/ white top, trim detailed &  w/ "1957" on rear license plate white line tires; deep dished chrome hubs clear none chrome plastic 40th Anniversary Set w/ "corgi" mold t-bird in plastic display box
Malaysia 65867
-91
1998 pearl white w/solid hot pinkflame tampo 3-spoke clear pink on r. rear quarter panel chrome plastic Flame Thrower in "Long Haulers" set on trailer with white cab truck
Malaysia 18767
#685
1998 metallic blue w/ white "butterfly" on hood trimmed in black and white squiggles on sides trimmed in black 3-spoke blue tint black on rear quarter panel chrome plastic "Tattoo Machine" with two card variations
Malaysia . 1999 black w/ straight orange outline flames on sides over white & yellow on front fender; white "bat" graphic on hood outlined in orange gold or chrome "wire"look(lace or snowflake) wheels; thin black wall tires orange tint orange on r. rear quarter panel chrome plastic in 50's Classics five pak
Thailand . 1999 black w/ straight orange outline flames on sides over white & yellow on front fender; white "bat" graphic on hood outlined in orange gold (lace or snowflake) wheels; thin black wall tires orange tint orange on r. rear quarter panel chrome plastic in 50's Classics five pak
Malaysia #217 2000 Purple w/ same flames as 1999 black model from 5-pak Silver lace blue tint orange - rear quarter panel chrome plastic '57-t-bird; single pak
Malaysia #217 2000 no tampos! no logo; variation of above #217 . . . . Hot Wheels 57 T-bird / 
. . 2001 red w/#9 in gold letter on door white stripe on bottom from back of front wheel well to just beyond rear wheel well. Wide gold stripe on side from end of front bumper to front of rear wheel well; with Carrier w/red cab, purple bed with 'DEADMANS CURVE'on side. (BD/AJ) . . . . HW Pavement Pounder
. . 2001 .Red; gold stripes on hood; . . . . .Hot Wheels Power Launcher / #65868
. . 2001 Burgandy;  side tampos of long, black and silver wavy stripes(BD)  3-spoke  . . . Hot Wheels Rock & Roll Cafe #88463 Asst.65808
Malaysia #165 2002 blue; , with "Hot Wheels" & "Racing" on the side and "Hot Wheels Racing" #7 on the top. 5-spoke wheel. 5 spoke chrome blue tint . .. Hot Wheels
. . 2002 metallic maroon, white top, with black, silver and gold markings 
and wide whites; exclusive to Walmart
chrome clear . . HW Cruisin' America 
Malaysia 85567 2002 maroon with white porthole top; Game giveaway on Sept 14, 2002 deep dish crhome smoke tint none chrome plastic HW Houston Astros
.  b0899. 2003 silver with a red top. flames down the whole side with no. 32 on rear fender and (scorchers) between the tires.. It has a HW highway 35 decal and flames on the trunk and flaming skull and flames on the hood. It also has a chance to win instant prizes with a token with the 57 on it.  Comes with 12 page comic book, episode 32 of 35. It also has yellow painted headlights. [ H.B.] grey spoke with chrome red edge . . .  Hwy 35 Scorcher Series 

1998 China Mold
 China 68993 2000 Blue 3-spoke clear white on trunk top chrome plastic Wild Race Teams Wild Race Teams truck pak, 1998 chassis date
China #89850-93 2000 White;;w/ side markings hardtop, sits on back of transporter 3-spoke clear red on front fender chrome plastic HW Pavement Pounders
China #087 07 0366. 2001 lavender blue; no port hole, with flames on side in yellow, , other vehicles in package have picture of the 57 Bird on their side. Exclusive to Target  1998 chassis date(BD) 3-spoke
chrome
clear yellow on doors chrome plastic Kool Toyz, Hot Wheels, Super Race Rigs
China #087 07 1244 2001 metallic purple; no port hole, with flames on side in yellow,  clear windshield; comes with some black track, a Chevy and the power launcher; Exclusive to Target;  1998 chassis date (DL) 3-spoke, chrome clear yellow on door chrome plastic Kool Toyz, Hot  Wheels, Power 
 Launcher 
 .
China 89342
89850
2001 Light orange w/ black stylized flame graphic on sides. Treasure Hunt. on tan car carrier with light orange cab. Carrier labeled "40th Desert Team Challenge" 3 spoke
chrome
clear smoke windshield; chrome plastic HW Pavement Pounder

1996 - Corgi mold:
General Description:  1/64 scale; Topless; hood opens to reveal plastic engine; extended bumper w/ fat continental kit; Mold was originally made in 1980; Mattel started using it in 1996; On Base: Made in China, Hot Wheels logo  [haven't seen it used since 1997]

PKG # Year Issued Color/Tampo Interior/engine Wheel Style Windshield Color Logo Placement Comments
. 1996 frosty pink metallic
black w/silver details recessed 7-spoke chromed clear red on rear license part of 100th Anniversary of the Auto
. 1996 black cream (no detailing); chrome air cleaner gold standard clear gold on windsheild Gold series III collection from FAO Schwartz
. 1996 black black 8 "spoke" clear none Gas Station Playset
. 1996 dark blue metallic black  8"spoke"  clear none in McDonald's Playset, Good year Playset
. 1996 red
black / black w chrome aircleaner 8"spoke" clear none gift set - unknown
. 1997 frosty yellow; detailed trim white; well detailed engine standard with wide white wall tires clear red on rear license part of Target "Motorin' Music" set
612 1997 turquoise white w/ chrome air cleaner standard clear red on windshield .
16989 1997 turquoise w/ detailed trim white w/ detailed engine; turquoise dash white-line tires; recessed chrome hubs clear none 40th Anniversary set of the t-bird w/ standard Hot Wheel t-bird in plastic display box

1988 - Giants mold
General Description:  Four inches (4"); chromed racing engine sticking thru hood; porthole hardtop; Rear wheels larger than front wheels; Made in China by ARCO
 
Name item # Description Comments
Action Racers 2415 Black w/ yellow stripe along sides & " '57 " in yellow and blue on sides and hood; Friction motor issued in 1988
Actions Racers 2415 Light blue w/ purple, red & blue stripes; Friction motor issued in 1988
Color Changer 2441 Purple -- blue -- white | green and yellow tampo; no friction motor issued in 1991

1989 - Micro Mold -  Night Burner
 
#7629-G1 China Light Blue 1956 t-bird - "button" on top operates battery that lights up "headlights" & "taillights"

1999 -Tyco/ Slot Machine 1999
General DescriptionThe Tyco mold under the Hot Wheels name.  This is an old mold from TYCO that has taken on a new name - Hot Wheels.
China Plastic; metallic red; fake air intake attached to hood; slot car; comes in "Turbo TwinPack" w/blue '60 Corvette
. yellow, , and now, metallic red.
. 2-tone green with silver fairlane stripe
. red with white top - apparently a prototype

2003 - Hot Wheels Pro Street
General Description: 1/18 scale; 1957 Ford Thunderbird; made for Mattel; made in China; set up for "drag racing"
2003 B7002 Red with white porthole  top with engine sticking out of hood
2003 B7000 Teal with teal porthole top with engine sticking out of hood
2004 B6068 Black with red interior; no hardtop; engine sticking out of hood; Woody graphic on side fender

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Part I -  First Tampo Phase  Part II - Cranberry Models
Part III - New Tampo Part IV - Next Tampo
Part V - Promotionals Part VI - Regular issue to present
Part VII - Mattel's Specials Part VIII - Different Molds
Hot Wheel List
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