Classic '57 T-Bird

Classic '57 T-Bird
Debut series	1969 Hot Wheels
Produced	1969 Only (Original Casting) 2012 Only (Retool)
Designer	Ira Gilford
Number	6252

Description

The Classic '57 T-Bird was a car from the 1969 Hot Wheels line-up. They were packaged with a Hong Kong or U.S.A. metal 'Collector's Button'. It was only issued with a USA casting, and came with either white or dark brown interior colors. There was at least one casting change to the base during it's release. The fuel tank that protrudes down from the rear of the base is longer/bigger on some versions.
In 2012 the Classic '57 T-Bird was re-tooled for the Red Line Club Membership.

Versions

The '57 T-Bird has come out in the following versions:

Colors are descending in rarity from most common to most rare.

Year	Series	Color	Sticker	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Cast #	Country	Notes	Photo
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Gold	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Lime Green	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Olive	None	ZAMAC	Clear	Dark Brown only	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Orange	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Rose	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White only	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Antifreeze	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Blue	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Brown	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White only	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Copper	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White or Dark Brown	RL	6253	USA
1969	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Hot Pink	None	ZAMAC	Clear	White only	RL	6253	USA

Re-Tooled Versions

The Classic '57 T-Bird has come out in the following versions:

Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy#	Country	Notes	Photo
2012	Red Line Club	Chrome	Red & black stripe on sides; painted headlights, fog lights, & taillights	Chrome / Metal	Clear	White	NCRL	X0530	China	3,000 produced Opening hood
2012	Red Line Club	Spectraflame Red	Red & black stripe on sides; painted headlights, fog lights, & taillights	Chrome / Metal	Clear	White	NCRL	X0531	China	3,500 produced Opening hood
2012	Red Line Club	Spectraflame Blue	Red & black stripe on sides; painted headlights, fog lights, & taillights	Chrome / Metal	Clear	White	NCRL	X0532	China	4,000 produced Opening hood
2012	Red Line Club	Spectraflame Purple	Red & black stripe on sides; painted headlights, fog lights, & taillights	Chrome / Metal	Clear	White	NCRL	X0533	China	4,500 produced Opening hood

Similar Castings

• '57 T-Bird (1978)
• '57 T-Bird (1996)

Gallery

RLC Membership Car 2012

RLC Membership Car 2012

RLC Membership Car 2012

RLC Membership Car 2012