AMX/2

AMX/2
Debut series	1971 Hot Wheels
Produced	1971 – 1983
Designer	Paul Tam
Number	6460

Description

The AMX/2 is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Paul Tam which debuted in the 1971 Hot Wheels series. It was based on a 1:1 scale non-functioning design by AMC.

1971 releases of the AMX/2 were painted in various 'Spectraflame' colors and were all made in the USA with a black interior and clear glass. The black rear louvers can be opened to view a motor. It was packaged with either a metal or plastic 'Collector's Button'.

In 1973, it was re-named Xploder and in 1975 was issued again under the name Warpath where it saw several releases including the Wisconsin Toy Company line-up in 1980. A similar casting named Redliner was issued in 1985 without the opening plastic engine covers, and was released again in 1987 under the name Road Torch.

Versions

The AMX/2 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base  Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light 'Apple' Green		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light-Blue (Ice-Blue)		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA	Hard to Find
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Pink		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA	Hard to Find
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Salmon		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA	Hard to Find
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Rose		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow		Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	6460	USA
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Enamel Yellow	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Enamel Dark Blue	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Enamel Dark Green	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Fluorescent Lime Green	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Fluorescent Pink	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Enamel Light Blue	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Enamel Light Green	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Enamel Orange	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Enamel Plum	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1973	1973 Hot Wheels	Enamel Red	None	Unpainted Metal	Blue Tint	Black	RL	6977	Hong Kong	Named Xploder
1975	Flying Colors	White	Red and Blue stars and stripes on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue tint	Black	RL	7654	Hong Kong	Named Warpath
1975	Herfy's Promotion	White	Red and Blue stars and stripes on top, with "Herfy's" on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Blue tint	Black	RL	7654	Hong Kong	Named Warpath Only available in baggie with header card from Herfy's Restaurant
1975	Wisconsin Toy Company	Red	Red and Blue stars and stripes on top	Black / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	RL	7654	Hong Kong	Named Warpath Only available in baggie with header card
1983	Mainline	White	Red and Blue stars and stripes on top	Chrome / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	BW	7654	Mexico	Named Warpath
1983	French Mainline	White	Red and Blue stars and stripes on top	Black / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	BW	7654	France	Named Warpath
1983	French Mainline	Light Blue		Black / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	BW		France	Named Warpath
1983	French Mainline	Blue		Black / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	BW		France	Named Warpath

Gallery

This vehicle shows the inconsistencies of the Spectraflame painting process.

original AMX 2 collector button

AMX 2 Backside

AMX 2 Base

Warpath Flying Colors Hong Kong

Warpath Aurimat Mexico

Rear view showing no engine beneath the covers

Identical 1975 Redline Model, different Base

Herfy's Warpath in package

See also

• Redliner