How do I identify my Hot Wheels?
The date code can be used to identify when an individual vehicle was manufactured in the Hot Wheels factory. Date codes are typically found on the base and cards of Hot Wheels vehicles manufactures since 2008. The code will be found either stamped into the base or printed with various colored inks.
Are Hot Wheels numbered?
Since the year 2008, Hot Wheels cars have had a code stamped or printed on the base. This is a “base code”. This base code can be used to identify exactly when an individual car was produced in the Hot Wheels factory. The code begins with a letter, followed by a two-digit number.
How much are 1968 Hot Wheels worth?
The retail price of Hot Wheels cars has not changed since 1968. You can still buy Hot Wheels cars for around $1. Some of the largest Hot Wheels collections are valued at over $1,000,000. The highest amount paid for a Hot Wheels car (so far) was $72,000 in 2000 for a pink 1969 Volkswagen Beach Bomb.
What are the 10 most expensive Hot Wheels?
The 15 Most Expensive Hot Wheels Cars Will Make Your Eyes Water
- 10) 1974 Blue Rodger Dodger.
- 9) 1968 Python with “Cheetah” base.
- 8) 1969 Ed Shaver Blue AMX.
- 7) 1971 Purple Oldsmobile 442.
- 6) 1969 Brown Custom Charger.
- 5) 1970 Mad Maverick Base.
- 3) 1968 Over Chrome Mustang.
- 2) 2008 Diamond-Encrusted Custom Otto.
What are Hot Wheels case codes?
E / L / J – these are the “case codes”, as collectors refer to. There are 15 releases per year: A-H, J-N, P & Q….The codes C4982, L2592 and 5785 have the following meanings:
- C4982 are International long card cases.
- L2593 are USA long card cases.
- 5785 are short card cases.
Is there only 250 Hot Wheels?
For 2021, the Hot Wheels mainline is numbered 1 through 250 with color variations not receiving a new number. Treasure Hunts and store exclusives are numbered. For the listing by series see List of 2021 Hot Wheels (by Series).