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Revision as of 16:14, 12 March 2019
Description
The Beatnik Bandit is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted as part of the first sixteen Hot Wheels ever in the year 1968. It is based on the custom car built by Ed Roth in 1960.
The real-life Beatnik Bandit was built on a shortened 1950 Oldsmobile chassis and featured an fiberglass custom body, complete with a bubble-top which doubled as both the roof and door. It also featured a unique 'control stick' which operated the acceleration, brakes, steering and gear changes. The car still exists today and is on permanent display at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.
The original 'Redline Era' version of the Beatnik Bandit was manufactured from 1968 to 1971 in both the USA and Hong Kong factories. There are several differences between USA and 'HK' manufactured cars. USA cars have a clear glass dome and the 'control stick' interior while HK produced vehicles have blue tinted glass and a black steering wheel. USA cars have engines with dual injectors while HK engines have a blower on top. Hong Kong cars have four square openings in the base which show the Bent Axle Suspension, these holes are absent from USA vehicles. Also Hong Kong cars have a slightly larger grille and headlights.
They were painted in various 'Spectraflame' colors, some of which are very hard to find. They could also be found with either a White, Gray or Dark Brown interior. They were packaged with a metal 'Collectors Button'.
In 1993, the Beatnik Bandit was revived for the 25th Anniversary Series, which replicated original 'Redline Era' vehicles, including several colors of each car replicating the original Spectraflame colors. The following year, it was released in the Vintage Series, again in several colors. Both the 25th Anniversary and Vintage releases were packaged with a replica plastic 'Collectors Button'. This casting was used a few times before being retired and again re-tooled for HotWheelsCollectors.com.
In 2002, a more detailed version of the Beatnik Bandit was created, this time including an opening 'bubble-top'. This version was only used once.
USA Versions
The Beatnik Bandit has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Sticker | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Cast # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Light Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Aqua | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Photo: Hong Kong Motor | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Olive | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Lime | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Antifreeze | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Yellow | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Hard to Find | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Gold | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Orange | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Copper | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Brown | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Rose | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Magenta | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Hard to Find | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Creamy 'Lavender' Pink | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Hard to Find | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Hot Pink | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Very Rare | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Purple | None | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | USA | Uncommon |
Hong Kong Versions
The Beatnik Bandit has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Sticker | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Cast # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Aqua | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Olive | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Orange | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Copper | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Creamy 'Lavender' Pink | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong | ||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Purple | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White, Gray or Dark Brown | RL | 6217 | Hong Kong |
Original Version Gallery
1993 Retooled Version
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Light Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Olive | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Lime | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Gold | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Orange | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Brown | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Magenta | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Pink | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metallic Purple | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1993 | 25th Anniversary 8-Car Set | Metallic Aqua | None | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic White | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Silver | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Black | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Blue | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Light Aqua | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Dark Aqua | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Light Green | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Dark Green | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Yellow | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Maroon | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Salmon Orange | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | Vintage | Metallic Magenta | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | 5417 | China | ||
- | 1994 | FAO Schwarz Gold Collection | Metallic Light Blue/Purple | White Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | Gold RL | 12293 | China | 3,000 Produced | |
- | 2003 | Hall Of Fame - Legends | White | Orange Swirls | Black / Metal | Clear | Gray | White-Wall DDRR | B0938 | China | ||
- | 2012 | HWC.com Original 16 | Spectraflame Pink | None | Chrome / Metal | Clear | White | RL | Y1101 | China | 1,800 Produced | |
- | 2013 | RLC Rewards | Spectaflame Light Green | Light Green Swirls | Chrome / Metal | Clear | White | Redline RR5SP / Redline Mini RR5SP | BLR10 | China | 8,100 Produced | |
- | 2018 | HWC Original 16 Display Set | Spectraflame Light Purple | None | Chrome / Metal | Tinted (Blue) | White | RL | FNC23 | China | 1,500 Produced |
Retooled Version Gallery
2013-card
From the back of the 2013-card:
Hot Wheels® proudly presents your 2013 Rewards car. Thank you for being a loyal subscriber during this past year. Produced in limited quantities, you are now the proud owner of this Beatnik Bandit.
Notes
- The Original Redline Era USA Versions could be found with either ® or TM after 'BEATNIK BANDIT' on the base.
See Also
External Links
The Real Beatnik Bandit
The Beatnik Bandit was designed and built by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and was the second of his creations to tour with the International Championship Auto Shows (ICAS), in the 1960-61 season. The Outlaw was Roth's first ICAS custom, but the Bandit was the first Roth car created by their Show Car Division specifically for the show circuit. The Beatnik Bandit started out as a project car for Rod & Custom magazine. It was built using a 1955 Oldsmobile frame which was shortened, then covered in plaster to create a mold for the all-fiberglass body. The duel-carb blown Oldsmobile engine sits forward of a hand-made custom bubble top created by carefully softening a sheet of plexiglas in a large pizza oven to the point just before it becomes molten.
- The Bandit's one-arm steering stick, mounted between the gold trimmed white leather seats, also controlled the throttle and shifting of the car. The Beatnik Bandit toured all over the country in the Sixties, and by 1970 had been repainted green. The car was sold to Harrah's in Reno, who restored it back to its original condition. The Beatnik Bandit can currently be seen at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.
- I acquired this picture From Ed Roth when he was a guest at a car show in St. Ignace, Michigan. The information is sourced from Ed Roth's book "Hot Rods".