Redline Hot Wheels Camaro Guide
The complete guide to collecting and valuing 1968-1969 Hot Wheels Camaros
Collector Favorite
The Hot Wheels Custom Camaro is one of the most beloved and recognizable models from the original 1968 "Sweet 16" lineup. Likely the first Hot Wheels car tooled and assembled, it's considered one of the most variation-rich redline castings ever produced, making it a must-have for any serious collector.
Hot Wheels Camaro History
1968: The Original Sweet 16
The Hot Wheels Camaro was one of the original 16 models released in May 1968, designed by Harry Bradley. It was based on the real 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, capturing the essence of America's newest pony car in 1:64 scale.
The design featured a uni-body construction with lift-up hood, detailed interior, and the signature redline wheels that would define the era. The Camaro was produced through 1969 before being re-worked for the Heavy Chevy line. Collectors value its numerous variations and early production details.
Key Features:
- • Uni-body design with lift-up hood
- • Metal chassis with plastic interior
- • Detailed base with side pipes
- • Deep-dish or bearing-type wheels
- • Manufacturing in both US and Hong Kong
White Enamel Camaro - Extremely Rare Variation
Basic Camaro Colors & Values
Orange
$50-$200
- • Most common 1968 color
- • Most frequently found
- • Good entry-level option
- • USA version is more valuable than Hong Kong
Blue
$50-$200
- • Almost as common as Orange
- • Classic Spectraflame blue
- • Beautiful metallic finish
- • USA and Hong Kong equal value
Green
$50-$200
- • Green Spectraflame
- • Distinctive color
- • Still Common
- • USA and Hong Kong equal value
Red
$50-$200
- • Vibrant Spectraflame red
- • Eye-catching color
- • Less Common
- • USA and Hong Kong equal value
Aqua
$100-$300
- • Aqua Spectraflame
- • Looks like a mix of green and blue
- • Less Common
- • USA and Hong Kong equal value
Olive
$100-$400
- • Harder to find color
- • Often mixed up with Green
- • High collector interest
- • USA and Hong Kong equal value
Purple
$200-$600
- • Harder to find color
- • High collector interest
- • USA is often darker than Hong Kong
- • USA and Hong Kong equal value
Copper
$200-$600
- • Harder to find color
- • High collector interest
- • Lighter than Brown
- • USA is more valuable than Hong Kong
Gold
$300-$800
- • Harder to find color
- • High collector interest
- • White interior increases value
- • USA is more valuable than Hong Kong
Creamy Pink
$300-$800
- • Hard to find color
- • Frequently has paint toning
- • Desirable for collectors
- • Hong Kong is more valuable than USA
Brown
$500-$2,500
- • Rare variation
- • Used in the 1968 Store Display
- • Very desirable for collectors
- • Only produced in the USA
White Enamel
$1,000-$3,000
- • Extremely rare variation
- • Possibly the rarest color
- • Few confirmed examples
- • Only produced in the USA
- • Holy grail for collectors
Condition Factors
What to Check:
- • Paint condition (chips or scratches)
- • Paint toning (blotches of mismatched paint or hood)
- • Base Shine
- • Hood opens and closes properly
- • Redline wheel chrome condition
Note: Values vary significantly based on condition. Mint examples command premium prices. Some white interior combos bring more than dark interior.
Camaro Market Trends
Strong Collector Demand
Hot Wheels Camaros have shown consistent appreciation over the past decade. As one of the original Sweet 16, they benefit from both nostalgia and the real car's popularity among muscle car enthusiasts.
Price Drivers:
- • Original Sweet 16 status
- • Real Camaro popularity
- • Clean, recognizable design
- • Multiple rare color variations
- • Strong nostalgia factor
Investment Outlook:
- • Steady long-term appreciation
- • Rare colors outperforming common
- • Mint condition premium increasing
- • 1968 versions leading gains
- • Strong international interest
Common Colors
+1-3% annually
Orange, Blue, Red variants
Scarce Colors
+4-5% annually
Pink, Purple variants
Ultra-Rare
+5%+ annually
Brown, White Enamel variants
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