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Description
The DeLorean DMC-12 was originally designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign in Turin, Italy. For the Mattel Hot Wheels release, the car was re-created by Manson Cheung. Text on the back of the packaging reads "Italian designed and British engineered, this American dream car with gull-wing doors, rear engine and stainless steel body was a sports car unlike anything else on the roads in the 1980s - or today!"
In late 2012, the Hot Wheels Red Line Club introduced a limited edition (4000 units) of a "doors up" version of the DeLorean. Designer Manson Cheung posted to a DeLorean enthusiast site:
- Totally new sculpt. I reworked the car to better match the real car. I did not have my car when I made the first one for 2010 line. I took measurements off my car to make this one the best (as it may be the last) DeLorean that Hot Wheels can make. Although, some sacrifices were made (wheel size, graphic application, opening feature) because of production limitations. Also, this one is an Automatic, all others were Manual. Packed with doors open in same blister as RLC BTTF2. Limited to 4000. Available only through HotWheelsCollectors.com, and soon at delorean.com.
Versions
The '81 DeLorean DMC-12 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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015/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 15/44 |
Metalflake Silver | Light and trim details | Black / Plastic |
Light Blue | Light Gray | 10SP | R0931 | Malaysia | Base code(s): B41, B44, B46 | ![]() |
016/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 16/52 |
Metalflake Silver | Light and trim details | Black / Plastic |
Light Blue | Light Gray | 10SP | R0931 | Malaysia | International card Base code(s): B41, B44, B46 |
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015/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 15/44 |
Satin Gold | Light and trim details | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Light Tan to Pinkish Tan | Gold Chrome 10SP | R0931 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C05, C06, C08, C12, C13 | ![]() |
016/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 16/52 |
Satin Gold | Light and trim details | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Light Tan to Pinkish Tan | Gold Chrome 10SP | R0931 | Malaysia | International card Base code(s): C05, C06, C12, C13 |
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015/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 15/44 |
Gloss Black | Light and trim details | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | 10SP | R0931 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C28, C30, C33, C42 | ![]() |
016/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 16/52 |
Gloss Black | Light and trim details | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | 10SP | R0931 | Malaysia | International card Base code(s): C28, C30, C33, C42 |
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141/244 | 2011 | Faster Than Ever 1/10 |
Metalflake Silver | Light and trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers. | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | FTE | T9848 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C49, C51, D05 | |
2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard: Ahead of Its Time | Silver | Light and trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers. | Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | TRR | W4600 | Malaysia | Opening Rear Hatch Base code(s): E01 |
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2012 | HWC.com Special Editions | Polished & Plated Zamac | Light and trim details, polished and plated opening doors, black bumpers, exterior mirrors | Matte Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | RL | X0559 | China | New Premium Casting Opening Doors 4,000 produced |
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2013 | HW Jukebox 24/32 |
Black | Multi-color "New Wave" Graphics - Green, Purple, Pink with Hot Wheels logo on rear quarter panel | Silver / Plastic |
Clear | Silver | 10SP | Y9392 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F31 | ![]() | |
033/250 | 2014 | HW City - Speed Team | Metalflake Silver | Black Stripe with red hash marks on lower body and hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 10SP | BFC53 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F24, F32, F37, F43 | ![]() |
033/250 | 2014 | HW City - Speed Team | Red | Black Stripe with silver hash marks on lower body and hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 10SP | BFF47 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F49, G02 | ![]() |
184/250 | 2015 | HW Race - Track Aces | Red | Yellow & White stripes on sides, Red stars & '10' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Tan | 5SP | CFH80 | Malaysia | Back does not open Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s): H17, H20 |
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184/250 | 2015 | HW Race - Track Aces | Spectraflame Dark Red | Yellow & White stripes on sides, hood & roof, Red stars & '10' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Tan | TRR | CFJ38 | Malaysia | Back does not open Named DMC DeLorean 2015 Super Treasure Hunt Base code(s): H15, H16 |
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270/365 | 2018 | Factory Fresh 7/10 |
Dark Grey | Black trim stripe on sides. Black vent details on pillars. Detailed taillights & sidemarkers. "DMC" on rear license | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (smoke) | Grey | DD8 | FJW11 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L10, L15, L16, L17 | ![]() |
2018 | 50th Anniversary Throwback 4/10 |
Light Green | Yellow patterned lines on hood and sides | Gold / Plastic |
Clear | Green | Gold 5SP | FRF33 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L02, L11 | ![]() | |
2018 | 50th Anniversary Throwback 10-Pack | White | Blue & Red Stripes and 'Police' | Blue / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | 5SP | Malaysia | Base code(s): L31 | ![]() | ||
2019 | 19th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals | Brushed ZAMAC | Badges & Details | Matte Black / Metal |
Tinted | Black | Chrome TRR | China | Premium Casting 4,000 produced |
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Trivia
- The paint job and the tampos on the 2015 versions are a direct nod to the Turismo, the original 1981 Hot Wheels unlicensed DeLorean.
- At the 19th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention, in Lombard, Illinois, a modified casting of the DeLorean was the only other Hot Wheels DeLorean with opening Gull-Wing doors on April 4, 2019. The other being the 2012 RLC Exclusive DeLorean.
See also
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