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The Full-Sized Silhouette
- The candy apple red, all steel-bodied Sillouhette was hand formed and built by Bill Cushenbery, starting with a modified '56 Buick frame. The car was completed by the summer of 1962, and sported a fuel injected Buick engine and wire wheels. These highlights were replaced in 1963 by a dual quad 429 Ford and slotted mag wheels. The Show Car was then purchased by Ford to tour with the ICAS events as a featured car of the Ford Custom Car Caravan.
- The complete half of the windshield in front of the integrated roll-bar is hinged at the base to tilt forward. The steering column also raises to allow for easy access into the red and white leather interior, which features a "floating" instrument panel and bucket seats.
- The car was stolen in 1983 and has yet to be found; only the bubble canopy and other mechanical parts have been located but the rest of the car remains missing
- The Photo and information for the full scale Silhouette is sourced from the book "Showtime" by Michael Sheridan and Sam Bushala
Description
The Silhouette was one of the cars released in the 1968 Hot Wheels series, also known as the "The Sweet Sixteen". Despite its' sleek and futuristic 1960's design, it is considered the least valuable Hot Wheels car of the 1968 year because there were so many produced. The Cars were packaged with a 'Collector's Button'.
USA Versions
The Silhouette has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Notes: USA castings have clear glass, silver wheels, a one-piece interior, and shorter, thicker side pipes. Colors are descending in rarity from most common to most rare.
Year | Series | Color | Sticker | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | cast # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Aqua | Aqua / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Blue | Blue / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Gold | None | Gold / Metal | Clear | White | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | |
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Green | Green / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Purple | Purple / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Red | Red / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Antifreeze | Antifreeze / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Hot Pink | Hot Pink / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Light Blue | Light blue / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Apple Green | Apple Green / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Magenta | Magenta / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Olive | Olive / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Orange | Orange / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Rose | Rose / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Creamy Pink | Creamy pink / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Yellow | Yellow / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Brown | Brown / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | ![]() |
Hong Kong Versions
The Silhouette has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Notes: Hong Kong versions have blue tinted glass, chrome foil wheels, a two-piece interior featuring a steering wheel stuck into the dashboard, longer, but thinner side pipes, and four square placement holes in the chassis. Colors are descending in rarity from most common to most rare.
Year | Series | Color | Sticker | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | cast # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Purple | Purple / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Antifreeze | Antifreeze / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Blue | Blue / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | ![]() | ||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Green | Green / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | |||||
1968 | Sweet 16 | Spectraflame Pink | Pink / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | ![]() |
1993 Retooled Versions
A new tool and die was created for the 1993 Hot Wheels 25th Anniversary release.
The Silhouette has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Purple | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Purple / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 10960 | China | 25th Anniversary 8 Pack | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Dark Olive | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Dark Olive / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | |||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Light Green | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Light Green / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | |||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Magenta | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Magenta / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | |||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Orange | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Orange / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Gold | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Gold / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Grey | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Light-Blue | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Light-Blue / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Aqua | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Aqua / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Red | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Red / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Brown | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Brown / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Lavender / Pink | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Lavender / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Lime | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Lime / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1993 | 25th Anniversary | Metalflake Dk Blue | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Dk Blue / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Aqua-Green / Turquoise | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Aqua - Green / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Grey | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Orange | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Orange / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Grey | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Yellow | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Yellow / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Grey | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Silver-Grey | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Silver / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Pink | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Pink / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Black | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Black / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Blue | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Blue / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Burgundy | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Burgundy / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Lt Green | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Lt Green / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake Magenta | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake Magenta / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | Vintage Series | Metalflake White | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Metalflake White / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ![]() | ||
1994 | FAO Schwarz Gold Collection | Maroon | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Maroon / Metal | Clear | White | RL Gold | 5715 | China | Limited to 3000 | ||
1995 | FAO Schwarz Gold II Collection | Gold | ![]() |
2018 Retooled Versions
The Silhouette has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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2018 | Original Sixteen | Spectraflame Antifreeze | Tail-Lights and Exhaust Panel | RL | 4,000 Produced | ![]() | ||||||
2018 | HWC.com Original 16 Display | Spectraflame Aqua | Black Side Panel, Tail Lights, Black Rear Panel | White | RL | ![]() |