The Lost Cars of China was a highly limited edition series introduced in 2004. The castings used long-lost tools intended to be produced in Hot Wheels's China factories in the 1970s and 1980s, but somehow were misplaced; they were subsequently rediscovered in a pile of debris. Only two castings were used, with both exhibiting slight differences compared to their other counterparts.
Castings used[]
| Casting | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Country | Number | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Blazer | Purple | "4×4", "BLAZER" on sides | ZAMAC | Clear | Yellow | CT | China | G6456 | 12,500 produced | 
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| Hot Bird | Spectraflame Red | Firebird logo | ZAMAC | Clear | Brown | RL2 | China | G5509 | 12,500 produced | 
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