Turbofire

Turbofire
Debut series	1969 Hot Wheels
Produced	1969 Only
Designer	Ira Gilford
Number	6259

The Turbofire is one of four Hot Wheels original designs from 1969. The rear hatch opens to expose a turbine motor. As with all moving parts the hinges are fragile and are susceptible to breaking, causing the hatch to fall off and become lost. Turbofires have a red painted tail light. All Turbofires are made in the USA and no casting variations have been found (other than the size of the (R) on the base which can be either small or large, this does not affect the value). All Turbofires have clear glass and most have white interiors. Black interiors have been found on very few red cars. Most Turbofires have 'bearing' wheels but some have been found with 'capped' wheels (this also does not affect the value). The Turbofire was reproduced by the Muky toy company for the Argentinian market.

Versions

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

Col #	Year	Series	Color / Tampo	Base Color	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Antifreeze	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Brown	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Gold	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Blue	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light 'Apple' Green	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Olive	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Orange	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Pink	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red	Unpainted metal	Clear	Black	RL	6259	USA
6259	1969	1969 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Rose	Unpainted metal	Clear	White	RL	6259	USA

Gallery

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