Description[]
The Challenger 1 was a land-speed-record car built in 1959, powered by four supercharged Pontiac engines. On the morning of September 9th 1960, Mickey Thomson, at the wheel of the Challenger 1 broke the world land speed record, reaching a speed of 406.6mp/h (654.4kmp/h). Today, the car is displayed at the NHRA Museum in Los Angeles, California.
The Hot Wheels version features a removable engine cover which reveals the four engines and wheels. It is based on the final design of the car with covered wheels and engine air intake scoops.
Versions[]
The Challenger 1 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Legends: Vintage Record Holders 4-Car Set | Blue | 'Mickey Thomson, Challenger 1' | Blue / Metal |
Chrome | Yellow RR | 18621 | China | 
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Bibliography[]
- Hot Rod Magazine - 1959 Pontiac Challenger I – Racing Legend Mickey Thompson, written by Erik Arneson, May 1st 2009