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Revision as of 23:31, 23 January 2018
The Full-Sized Silhouette
- The candy apple red, all steel-bodied Sillouhette was hand formed and built by Bill Cushenberry, 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 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.
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 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Aqua | Aqua / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Blue | Blue / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Gold | Gold / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Green | Green / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Purple | Purple / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Red | Red / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Antifreeze | Antifreeze / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Hot Pink | Hot Pink / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Light Blue | Light blue / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | 1968 Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Apple Green | Apple Green / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Magenta | Magenta / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Olive | Olive / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Orange | Orange / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Rose | Rose / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Creamy Pink | Creamy pink / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Yellow | Yellow / Metal | RL | 6209 | USA | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | 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 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Purple | Purple / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Antifreeze | Antifreeze / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Blue | Blue / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Green | Green / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK | |||||
1968 | Hot Wheels | Spectraflame Pink | Pink / Metal | RL | 6209 | HK |
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 Series | Metalflake Purple | Metalflake Purple / Metal | Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | China | |||||
1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Metalflake Dark Olive | Metalflake Dark Olive / Metal | Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | China | |||||
1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Metalflake Light Green | Metalflake Light Green / Metal | Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | China | |||||
1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Metalflake Magenta | Metalflake Magenta / Metal | Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | China | |||||
1993 | 25th Anniversary Series | Metalflake Orange | Metalflake Orange / Metal | Blue tint | Dark Gray | RL | 5715 | China | ||||
1994 | FAO Schwarz Gold Series Collection | Maroon | Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Maroon / Metal | Clear | White | RL Gold | 5715 | China | Limited to 3000 |