Custom Volkswagen

Custom Volkswagen
Debut series	1968 Hot Wheels
Produced	1968 Only
Designer	Ira Gilford and Harry Bradley (Collaboration)
Number	6220

Custom Volkswagen Description

The Custom Volkswagen was one of the cars released in the original 1968 Hot Wheels line-up. Designed by Ira Gilford and Harry Bradley. Based On the very popular Volkswagen beetle. Although not a rear engined car for the Hot Wheels version, It has a blown V-8 in the trunk. Ya  you remember they had the trunk in the front. Herby on steroids!

Hong Kong Versions

The Custom Volkswagen has come out in the following 1/64 scale Hong Kong versions:

The Hong Kong Version is quite different from it's U.S. Counterpart. The Glass was tinted blue, Plastic motor, Black steering wheel(stuck into interior), Four holes in the base and detail suspension. Interiors: White, Lt. Brown, Dk. Brown.

Colors are desending in rarity from common to rare.

Year	Series	Color	Stickers	Base Color / Types	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	cast#	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Copper		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Orange		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Dark Enamel Green		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Olive		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Blue		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK

Hong Kong NSR Versions

The Custom Volkswagen has come out in the following 1/64 scale NSR Hong Kong versions:

Although it has things in common with the Sun Roof model there is a difference between the NSR and the Sunroof models. besides No Sun Roof, No side windows. Different interior.

Year	Series	Color	Stickers	Base Color / Types	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	cast#	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK	NSR
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK	NSR
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Copper		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK	NSR
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Orange		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK	NSR
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK	NSR
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK	NSR
1968	Hot Wheels	Dark Enamel Green		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	HK	NSR

United States Versions

The Custom Volkswagen has come out in the following 1/64 scale United States versions:

Notes: Clear windows, Metal engine, Steering wheel part of molded interior, front head lights are part of the body, Front window is larger, less detail on the base. White Interior is normal, but can be found in dark interior.

Colors are desending in rarity from common to rare.

Year	Series	Color	Stickers	Base Color / Types	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	cast#	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Copper		Unpainted / Metal		White	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue		Unpainted / Metal		White	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue		Unpainted / Metal		Dark	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green		Unpainted / Metal		White	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red		Unpainted / Metal		White	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua		Unpainted / Metal		White	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Antifreeze		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Orange		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Gold		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Lime		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Olive		Unpainted / Metal		White	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Rose		Unpainted / Metal		White	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Creamy Pink		Unpainted / Metal		White	RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Blue		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Hot Pink		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US
1968	Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow		Unpainted / Metal			RL	6220	US

Retooled Versions

The retooled Custom Volkswagen has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Types	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	cast#	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
N/A	2005	19th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention	Spectraflame Light Green	Light Green & Dark Green Graphics	Chrome-Plated / Metal	Clear	Beige	RL	H2935	China	Limited to 10,000. The engine was assembled backwards.
N/A	2006	HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 5 - Real Riders	Spectraflame Red		Chrome-Plated / Metal	Clear	White	RLRR
N/A	2014	28th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention	Race Team Blue	Hot Wheels Race Team Graphics	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted	Red				The engine was assembled backwards once again.

Similar castings or names

• Volkswagen (1974)
• VW Bug (1989)

Gallery

Red

HK custom Volkswagen

A rainbow of Volkswagen's

2 toned creamy pinks the 1 in the middle is very rare magenta enamel (i think)

Custom Volkswagen NSR white interior

Custom Volkswagen NSR grey interior

Custom Volkswagen NSR brown interior

United States version. Cast 6220

External Links

28th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention: CUSTOM VOLKSWAGEN