The Collector’s Edition 1st Editions 1998 of the 50th Anniversary of NASCAR ’1948-1998″
In an effort to attract more ‘adult’ collectors, Mattel developed the ‘Pro Racing’ series specially designed for the adult collector. These cars were designed with a die-cast body and chassis, detailed interior, and deluxe ‘rubber’ tires.
The car pictured is from the 1998 1st Edition and features Todd Bodine. In addition to the car, a collector card also came in the blister pack. The back of the car was printed with not only the NASCAR race schedule for the year but also with Pro-Racing information relevant to the driver… in this case Todd Bodine. Other information you’ll find on the back of the blister pack is:
- Team: Team TABASCO Racing
- Sponsor: TABASCO
- Car: #35 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Date of Birth: February 27, 1964
- Hometown: Chemung, New York
This die-cast collector car features:
- Orange/black colors
- #35 (yellow)
- TABASCO and race decals on sides, rear and hood
- Green splitter
- Goodyear Eagle tires
- Facsimilie of driver’s signature on roof (very difficult to see)
- Collector card (Upper Deck – Exclusive 1998 Editions
Happy Collecting!
Posted 7 months, 2 weeks ago at 10:53 pm. Add a comment
If you are a collector of NASCAR Hot Wheels, you may want to consider the Hot Wheels Racing ‘Select’ vehicles as a good place to start. These vehicles are very authentic models that show a lot of attention to details to the engines, chassis and interiors. One might say, these 2001 models (1:64 scale) are for the person that wants the best in MASCAR Hot Wheel collectibles.
Today’s car is the ‘Rookie of the Year, Matt Kenseth – 2001. It is a “NASCAR” model which has highly detailed diecast chassis, multi-piece engine and very realistic racing tires. Some of the other notable features are as follows:
DeWalt logo on top and sides
Yellow body, black top
“Rookie of the Year” sticker on blister package
No. ’17′ on top and sides
Sponsor ads on all sides
Goodyear Eagle Tires
Black racing wheels
Mirror stand for display
Driver signature on roof sides
Clear windshield
Opening/closing hood
Ford Taurus on the front
Ford logo on rear bumper
HotWheels.com on rear bumper
Package size is 5″ x 7″ (blister pack)
This car is one of several variations I found out there of this one car. For the diecast NACCAR (Hot Wheels) collector, there are unlimited opportunities to collect different variations of the cars based on:
Car manufacturer
Driver
Size
Color
Wheels
Collect one or collect them all !
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago at 10:17 pm. Add a comment
The Porsche Turbo 930 was introduced to the US market by Mattel in 1991. This introduction included several different versions with the variations including color, tampos, wheels and both style and shade of the windshields.
The Porsche pictured in this post sported the following features:
- Red in color
- BW — basic wheels
- Turbo tempo on both sides
- Porsche 930 on both sides
- Tinted windshield (gray)
- Metal chassis
- Made in Malaysia
- Mattel Inc. 1989 and Hot Wheel trademark embossed on chassis
- Black plastic interior
Even with the ever-changing world we live in, the collecting of Hot Wheels continues to be one of the most active items in the collector market today.
If you are a beginner in collecting Hot Wheels, always remember to ‘buy mint in the package’ whenever possible – new or old. Your interestment with an eye to future value is – and will be – based on condition of your collection.
Tip: Never store your Hot Wheels collection in a place where it can be subjected to high heat and humidity, ie., the attic in your home, garage or non-climate controlled storage building. Doing so will cause the blister packs to turn yellow and become brittle over time…. and you lose value.
Posted 9 months ago at 6:03 pm. Add a comment
Thanks !
