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Description[]

The Greased Gremlin is a Hot Wheels Original model that is based upon a heavily modified 1972 AMC Gremlin. The hood has to be altered to fit the ginormous engine. The front fenders have to be cut out to accommodate the eight exhausts. A push bar was mounted on the front and the back. A large wing was mounted on the roof and the driver's seat was moved to the center of the car for maximum visibility. A roll cage was added to keep the driver safe when crashing the car during high speeds. A fire extinguisher and fuel tank can be found on rear of the interior of the casting.

In 1987 this model had seen its last release. It was retooled in 2008 for the 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set; retooled versions are named AMC Gremlin or AMC Greased Gremlin.

Original Versions[]

The Greased Gremlin has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Year Series Color Tampo Base Color
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Type
Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes
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Variations
Photo
1979 Speedway Specials Red Yellow & Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' & sponsor logos on sides Yellow Painted
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Metal
Yellow & Black BW 2502 Hong Kong
1982 Mainline Red Yellow & Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' & sponsor logos on sides Yellow Painted
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Metal
Yellow & Black BW 2502 Malaysia
1987 International Red Yellow AMC White 5, racing decals Yellow Painted
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Metal
Yellow & Black White TRR Mexico

Retooled Versions[]

The AMC Greased Gremlin has come out in the following retooled versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color
/
Type
Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes
/
Variations
Photo
2008 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set Light Green Yellow & Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' & sponsor logos on sides Yellow Painted
/
Metal
Yellow & Black 5SP M0543 China
2009 Classics (Series 5)
1/30
Chrome Metal Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights Unpainted
/
Metal
Black RL5SP N6943 Thailand
2009 Classics (Series 5)
1/30
Chrome Metal Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights Unpainted
/
Metal
Black Red Line RR5SP N6943 Thailand Chase
2009 Classics (Series 5)
1/30
Spectraflame Black Outlined Silver flames on sides, with Red taillights Unpainted
/
Metal
Black RL5SP N6943 Thailand
2009 Classics (Series 5)
1/30
Spectraflame Red Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights Unpainted
/
Metal
Black RL5SP N6943 Thailand
2009 Classics (Series 5)
1/30
Spectraflame Red Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights Unpainted
/
Metal
Black Red Line RR5SP N6943 Thailand Chase
2009 Classics (Series 5)
1/30
Spectraflame Green Outlined Green flames on sides, with Red taillights Unpainted
/
Metal
Black RL5SP N6943 Thailand
2009 Classics (Series 5)
1/30
Spectraflame Green Outlined Green flames on sides, with Red taillights Unpainted
/
Metal
Black Red Line RR5SP N6943 Thailand Chase
2009 Classics 30-Car Set Spectraflame Blue Outlined Blue flames on sides, with Red taillights Unpainted
/
Metal
Black Red Line RR5SP N9856 Thailand Walmart Exclusive
2010 4th of July Red Silver, Blue & White, Stars & Stripes, "76". Unpainted
/
Metal
Blue Gold 5SP V1420 Malaysia Base Code(s):
137/244 2011 HW Performance
7/10
Blue White & Black stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" Unpainted
/
Metal
Black White 5SP T9844 Malaysia Base Code(s): C47, C49, D05
137/244 2011 HW Performance
7/10
Metallic Grey White & Black stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" Unpainted
/
Metal
Red 5SP T9998 Malaysia Green Lantern

Base Code(s): D23, D25

137/244 2011 HW Performance
7/10
Metallic Black White & Red stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" Unpainted
/
Metal
White 5SP M2904

V5224

Malaysia Base Code(s): D44
2012 Demolition Derby 5-Pack Lime Red Flames, Black & Orange "58" "Wrecking Crew", various logos Unpainted
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Metal
Red 5SP & OR6SP W4255 Thailand Base Code(s): E35

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