Description[]
Based on the Classic 1964 Ford Drag Racer. The Thunderbolt was made for only 1 year before new regulations that required more cars. Ford did not want to do this and stopped manufacturing the car after 1964
Versions[]
The Ford Thunderbolt has been released in the following versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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| 046 | 2001 | 2001 First Editions 34/36 |
Black | Red, White & Silver "Robert Ford" racing tampos | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke | Red | 5SP | 28769 | Malaysia |
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| 005 | 2002 | Treasure Hunt 5/12 |
Silver Metalflake | Black outlined White stripe with flourish and sponsor logo on sides, 'THUNDERBOLT' on windshield, Black hood with silver body accents, HW Treasure Hunt logo on trunk lid, Detailed taillights | Chrome / Plastic |
Blue | White | CDDRR | 54325 | Malaysia | ||
| 142 | 2002 | Mainline | Metalflake Dark Red | Red, White & Silver "Robert Ford" & "Thunderbolt" racing tampos | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke | White | 3SP | 55027 | Malaysia | ||
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| 060 | 2003 | Flamin' Hot Wheels 1/5 |
Green | Yellow flames | Chrome / Plastic |
Yellow | Yellow | 5SP | 57197 | China |
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| 2003 | Serpent Cyclone 5-Pack | White | Black, orange, white "SC" & "10" tampos, Reptile Eater | Chrome / Plastic |
Orange | White | 5SP | 27078 | Thailand | |||
| 2003 | 100% Preferred: Ford 3/4 |
White | Eagle & 'Thunderbolt' on side | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | RR | B2274 | Malaysia | Name on card is '65 Mustang |
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| 2003 | 100% Preferred: Ford 3/4 |
Burgundy | Eagle & 'Thunderbolt' on side | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | RR | B2274 | Malaysia | Name on card is '65 Mustang | ||
| 2004 | Hot Wheels Racing 5-Pack | Black | Hot Wheels racing on side | Chrome / Plastic |
Orange | White | 7SP | B3631 | China |
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| 173 | 2005 | Mainline | Black & Gold | "Thunderbolt" on side | Chrome / Plastic |
Yellow | Gray | 5SP | H9081 | Malaysia |
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| 2005 | Real Riders | Red | 'Thunderbolt' & 'Russ Davis Ford' on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Gray | RRPrf | B5954 | Malaysia |
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| 2006 | Classics (Series 2) 10/30 |
Spectraflame Black | Black Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Goodyear 5SP | J2766 | Thailand | |||
| 2006 | Classics (Series 2) 10/30 |
Spectraflame Purple | Black Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Goodyear 5SP | J2766 | Thailand |
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| 2006 | Classics (Series 2) 10/30 |
Spectraflame Aqua | Black Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Goodyear 5SP | J2766 | Thailand |
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| 2006 | Classics (Series 2) 10/30 |
Spectraflame Pink | Black Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Goodyear 5SP | J2766 | Thailand | |||
| 2006 | Classics (Series 2) 10/30 |
Spectraflame Orange | Black Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Goodyear 5SP | J2766 | Thailand |
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| 2006 | Classics (Series 2) 10/30 |
Spectraflame Lime | Black Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Goodyear 5SP | J2766 | Thailand |
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| 143/180 | 2007 | All Stars | White | Yellow, Black flash on side | Flat Silver / Plastic |
Yellow | Black | White 5SP | L3096 | Malaysia | Possible WHITE base variation |
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| 143/180 | 2007 | All Stars | Yellow | Red, Black flash on side | Chrome / Plastic |
Red | Black | Red 5SP | L3096 | Malaysia |
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| Dark Chrome / Plastic |
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| Black / Plastic |
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| 143/180 | 2007 | All Stars | Flat Black | Gold flash on side & "Thunderbolt" tampos | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Smoked | Gray | 5DOT | L3096 | Malaysia |
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| 2009 | Dragstrip Demons 8/30 |
Metalflake Red | Black, White, Gold & Silver "Thunderbolt", "Butch Leal", "613 s/s", & "Mr. 427 Ford" Black & Gold falcon logo with racing tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Yellow | RRMAG | N8988 | Thailand | Base code(s): A51 | ||
| 2009 | Dragstrip Demons 14/30 |
Black | Multicolored 'Mariposa Mauler' on side, White panels on sides | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | Goodyear RRMAG | N8970 | Thailand | Base code(s): B07 | ||
| 2009 | Cop Rods 7/26 |
Satin Black & White | Blue, Silver, Black & White Redondo Beach Police, "09" | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Gray | Chrome Rim, Black OH5 | N8999 | Thailand | Base code(s): A52 | ||
| 2009 | Fire Rods 15/26 |
Red | Dark Red, White & Black Chandler AZ "Fire Dept" | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | 5SP | N9033 | Thailand | Toys R Us ExclusiveBase code(s): | ||
| 2009 | Military Rods 24/26 |
Flat Black & Metalflake Silver | Dark Green, Cream & Black "Thunder Bolt" "68 | Chrome / Plastic |
Light Green tint | Gray | Green chrome rim, Black OH5 | N9823 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ||
| 166/240 | 2010 | Hot Auction 8/10 |
Metalflake Pearl White | Black & Silver pinstripes on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | 5SP | R7591 | Malaysia | Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card Base code(s): C01 |
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| 166/240 | 2010 | Hot Auction 8/10 |
Metalflake Gold | Black & Silver pinstripes on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | 5SP | R7591 | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive Base code(s): B50 J16 |
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| 2010 | Dragstrip Demons 20/25 |
Yellow | Orange Stripes, 'Nazy Crate' on side | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | DDRR | R3831 | Thailand | Base code(s): C37 |
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| 2011 | Easter Eggsclusives | Flat Brown | Black hood, Black & White rabbit on doors, "Easter 2011", "Swisher", "Strip Hoppers", Black, White & Silver scallop design | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | Red 5SP | V3690 | Thailand | Walmart Exclusive Base code(s): |
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| 115/247 | 2012 | Muscle Mania: Ford 5/10 |
Metalflake Teal | Blue & white stripes, "427" | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | White MC5 | V5418 | Malaysia | International card says HW Showroom Base code(s): E38, E32, E40 |
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| 115/247 | 2012 | Muscle Mania: Ford 5/10 |
Spectraflame Pink | Black & White stripes, '427' on top & sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | 5SP | Y9257 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive Base code(s): E25 |
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| 2016 | Multipack Exclusive | Matte Red | Black Scallops | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | PR5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ||
| 2016 | Multipack Exclusive | Metalflake Gold | Brown & Silver tampos on sides & top | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | PR5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J13 | ||
| 2016 | Multipack Exclusive | Metalflake Green | Black & Silver tampos on sides & top | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | White | Chrome rim, Black PR5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): J35 | ||
| 2020 | Multipack Exclusive | Metalflake Silver | Black & Red tampos on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | DD8 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | ||
| 2020 | Multipack Exclusive | Blue | White & Teal stripes on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | Bronze rim DD8 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): M38 | ||
| 2020 | Multipack Exclusive | Metalflake Dark Red | Cream & silver stripes on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Gold | Gold rim DD8 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): |
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2007 card[]
From the back of the 2007 card:
FUN FACTS #143 of 180!
The Ford Thunderbolt is a very popular muscle car that was put in our Hot Wheels® Classics series 2 in 2006 and featured a die-cast chassis for the first time!
2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1963
Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Designer: Ford Motor Company
Specialty: With a huge engine, trunk-mounted battery and weight reduction, this T-Bolt was made to rock the 1/4 mile in 11 second flat.
Gallery[]
Commonly found
Ford Thunderbolt package insert with Meyers Manx inside
Ford Thunderbolt package insert with Meyers Manx inside






































