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Description[]

The Classic Cord is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Larry Wood which debuted in the 1971 Hot Wheels range of vehicles. It is based on the classic American car, the Cord Model 812, nicknamed the 'Coffin Nose'.

The Classic Cord is a favourite among collectors and it's run of only two years (1971-1972) makes it relatively hard to find in any colour. According to Jack Parker, a former Mattel design engineer, the Classic Cord was selected specifically to 'target' the collector market.

For its initial release, it was only manufactured in the USA and all came with a clear windshield, black interior and a removable black roof. It also features an opening hood which has a supercharger sticking out. As with most plastic parts from the era, the Classic Cord's roof has been reproduced. An original roof will have the serial number 6472-0510 on the underside. The Model Cars were packaged with a plastic 'Collector's Button'.

It was painted in various Spectraflame colors, of which Pink and Salmon are the hardest to find. Due to shade differences in the Spectraflame painting process, some cars have been nicknamed 'Berry', these cars are a lighter shade of purple verging on pink and are usually not recognised as a completely separate color.

A handful of prototypes exist, with some having an orange roof.

The Classic Cord was also manufactured in Mexico by CIPSA. These versions are very hard to find and are often found in poor condition. (More information below).

In 2005, the Classic Cord was re-tooled for HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 4.

Original Versions[]

The Classic Cord has come out in the following versions:

Year Series Color Sticker Base Color
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Type
Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy# Country Notes / Variations Photo
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Apple Green None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Classic Cord Light Green
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Magenta None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA HW 1970 Classic Cord 1-1
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Yellow None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Image Not Available
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Red None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA ClassicCordRed
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Rose None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Image Not Available
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Blue None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Classiccord
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Green None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Image Not Available
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Purple None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Hard to Find Image Not Available
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Light Blue None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Hard to Find Image Not Available
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Gold None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Hard to Find 1971 Gold Cord Flyin Colors
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Salmon None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Rare Image Not Available
1971 Hot Wheels Spectraflame Hot Pink None ZAMAC Clear Black RL 6472 USA Rare Image Not Available

CIPSA Versions[]

In the early 1970's, the Classic Cord was manufactured by CIPSA in Mexico for the Mexican market. These versions differ from the regular versions in a couple of small ways. The interior and roof are white compared to black of the 1971 USA versions, and the glass is blue. Despite being manufactured in Mexico, they are still marked with 'USA' on the base.

The Classic Cord has come out in the following versions:

Color Stickers Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Country Notes / Variation Photo
Metallic Red None ZAMAC Tinted (Blue) White RL USA Image Not Available
Metallic Green None ZAMAC Tinted (Blue) White RL USA Image Not Available
Metallic Blue None ZAMAC Tinted (Blue) White RL USA Image Not Available
Enamel Mustard Yellow None ZAMAC Tinted (Blue) White RL USA Image Not Available

2005 Re-Tooled Versions[]

The Classic Cord has come out in the following versions:

Year Series Color Tampo Base Color
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Type
Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes
/
Variations
Photo
2005 HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 4 - Neo Classics
4/6
Spectraflame Steel Blue Black roof, white scallops on sides & hood, "HW DREW" on rear California license plate, painted taillights Chrome
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Metal
Clear Black NCRL H2925 China 11,000 produced 2005hwcneoclassicsclassiccord
2007 2007 Red Line Club Rewards Series
2/4
Dark Green White roof, very light green to light Green flames outlined in green on sides & hood, RLC logo on sides, white "3" centered on a black spade centered in green pinstripe design on trunk, "6POINTR" on rear license plate, painted taillights Chrome
/
Metal
Tinted (Blue) White NCRL K9854 China 4,041 produced 2007rlcrewardsclassiccord
2008 6th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention - RLC Party Spectraflame Pink White Scallops on Sides, Front Fenders & Hood Chrome
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Metal
Clear Black NCRL K3816 China Cord - RLC Party
2010 HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 9 - Real Riders
1/6
Spectraflame Gold Black roof, "CORD812" on rear license plate, painted taillights Chrome
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Metal
Clear Black WWRR6SP R8395 Thailand 5,000 produced
Base code(s): C05
ClassicCord HWC

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