1970- The Mantis

Throwing it back to 1970 with this Hot Wheels classic –The Mantis, A sleek, futuristic design with those iconic low-slung curves. This unique Mattel concept car, designed by Ira Gilford and Howard Rees, showcases a bold design with a slender nose, flared front and rear fenders, and a structural support bar dividing the cockpit and exposed dual exhaust engine. The Mantis perfectly captures that Hot Wheels innovation and imagination we all grew up loving. Whether you’re reliving the glory days or discovering it for the first time, this car is a gem from the golden era of Hot Wheels!

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