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
Gallery
External Links
28th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention: CUSTOM VOLKSWAGEN