Hot Wheels Redline 1968 Original 16 Models - These Are Super Sweet!

Hot Wheels Redline 1968 Original 16 Models - Video No.135 - July 29th, 2016
When it comes to Redline Hot Wheels nothing is more popular than the “Original 16” models for the 1968 model year. Frequently guys will call me up and ask how much a set costs and that is a difficult question to answer. Several years ago I sat down and calculated the most expensive set I could think of and realized that you can easily spend over $30,000 for the best and rarest models to fill out a set of 16 first year cars. On the other hand if you have an eye for value, and access to many places to get Redline Hot Wheels it is possible to put a set together for around $300. Of course you can’t be too picky about condition at that price. This set is the first set I have put together for a customer at his request and I did it for him because it is going to be displayed in a museum. Usually it is just too hard to match up 16 unless you really put your mind to it and put in lot of time at it. This set is valued at around $1,400. Thanks for watching and be sure to give me thumbs up and subscribe too. I thank you so much for your time! www.ToyCarCollector.com --- Music Credit: Dispersion Relation by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)

[@jenbill]

Damn! I had 10 of the original 16 plus the mag wheel case but as a kid they where used as meant to be, played until the wheels fell off

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

jenbill1602 lol

[@oscarshotwheels6340]

@@isaacsrandomvideos667 hi i did not expect to see you here lol

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

OSCARS EXOTIX we all here together

[@jimwebser2180]

Thanks for showing these they bring back memories

[@MrBigBalls3505]

They looked soo good in that time so the are still looking good

[@dannybarichello1575]

I had 10 of the original 16. Played with them for hours. Held on to them for many years as well as my collection of Corgi and Matchbox cars. I had a son twenty years later and I gave them to him to play with then when he was done with them I sold them all for a nice price

[@Jimbo-702]

Also the Hong Kong cars have the blue windows

[@sergebouchard2672]

Thanks Dave for the back in time to 1968 hot wheels, 16 models.

[@michaelreece458]

Beautiful video once again. I think as we age, we appreciate all of the artwork far more than when we were kids.

[@benknapp4166]

Those are the newer classic re-releases. I can tell by the undersides

[@gregditty6021]

thanks for sharing. brings back many fond memories. I had several early cars and the rally case. lots of great times .

[@702ringo1]

When I retire in a few years, I want to get my own set of the original 16 to display in my home.❤️

[@toycarcollector]

That is an excellent idea! Start planning your display now! And watch sold values on my site and on ebay. Also check out colors at RedlineCollector.com

[@boykinlp]

Great Collection….time has definitely been good to them.

[@smokinghotwheels]

Loving your passion for 70s hot wheels. Cool videos. Me and the boys will be back for more right after the break 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@toycarcollector]

Not during the early years. They do make that model more recently. My favorite one is the Hot Wheels 1968 Olds 442 from the 27th Annual Hot Wheels Convention.

[@michaeljankowski8036]

Did Hot Wheels ever make a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass, I know that they made a 1968. Thanks for your time. Keep up the Great programs.

[@legendaryslowgan2385]

thanks for the video, David!

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

My first HW was the Custom Cougar in olive with the black top. A friend gave it to me because he didn't like the color.

[@literacylabyrinth4018]

Nice to see the sweet 16 in detail.

[@user-zv6ns2ki3u]

Super hot wheels. Cool top😊

[@roberthirst6674]

Yeah, have a real problem texting on these phones. Originally was saying I have quite a few of the original store display from 68. But it's good to see your videos and it's good to hear from you keep up the great work

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

My friend Robby , buys cars from this guy . Robby says that this guy is fair and good in his prices and his cars are good . Mike

[@toycarcollector]

I like Robby, he is a super dedicated collector. He has a lot of collecting interests, all the best people are collectors! Thanks!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

I will take a look at your cars soon , see what you have for sale . Mike Espo .

[@alf0ns0preciadog0nzalez6]

I'm a toy car collector from 1968 today 2018 I have 3,500 pieces in my collection I play with them now on my hotwheels race track from mattel nice to see you on houtube

[@jsnyder0512]

Always come back to this video.

[@caratcranker5874]

This video is excellent. !

[@clbernier2]

Good job, you made me eyes tear up. I remember going to a store called Fed Co (Target is there now at Rodeo & La Cienega) in LA. As soon as we entered the store I’d say “I’m going to the toys!” I had about 300 cars then. Plus, I remember my silver Boss Hoss coming in the mail while I was at school. Playa del Rey Elementary in LA.

[@NewNoise1]

Don Sniffen i got my hotwheels from that target(only a few, most came from kmart).

[@geofbrit59]

My first Hot Wheel was also the Deora, mine was gold. I ended up with all 16 and almost all of the 1969s.

[@toycarcollector]

Very good. Do you still have them? Now is a good time to collect.

[@geofbrit59]

@@toycarcollector The only Hot Wheel from my youth that I still have is a Mebeytoys Gran Toros Ferrari that my parents brought back from Italy for me. Over the years I have bought some of the ones I had, I found a Gold Deora in beautiful condition that made me very happy to have again. I have looked at your sales and almost bought a couple, but not yet. Green Hot Heap, Red Mustang, are two that I would love to have again.

[@juicy_zenitsu367]

my dad bought me every hot wheels car from 68-75 those were his favorite years he gave them to me and my favorite car out of all is sweet 16 lime deora. Even if your old hot wheels makes you feel like a kid again.

[@thehotwheelguys]

That is awesome The original 16 Amazing

[@charlesrider6187]

I LOVE THAT STUF.

[@rachelcarty7244]

I have the voltzwagon from my grandpa from when he was a kid it is worn out green with the slots where the surf boards go but I don't have the surf boards. I love it because it's better than the newer hot wheels.

[@seanpuello]

Definitely trying to built my own sweet 16 Collection

[@vernhoke7730]

Man, I had everyone of those in '68 plus that same case. I could only imagine if I'd saved them and didn't play with what they'd be worth today.

[@petnap5881]

As a set in mint condition loose. You would get something between $3000 and $5000 at ebay auction. Maybe higher, just depends on a few other things. Were the USA or Hong Kong made? What colours were they?

[@joseflores5430]

unbelievable collection my friend very nice. if you sell I'll need a loan for that collection lol..good display enjoy your vids.

[@poketheeye7821]

I got one of these every time we went to kmart. I had grocery bags full of them.

[@michaelreece458]

Also, the Deora was also my first and I believe I received it contained within the Strip Action race track.

[@johnbeer5242]

I always use to buy those when I was young in the Early 90s I always found them in thrift stores in the little bundle see through bags for like 2 3$ dollars😃 I always bought them even the bigger metal cars from other brands always at the thrift stores had the best used but rare good cars

[@daylecrook6198]

I still have six of the original 16 from ‘68 plus several more up to ‘73 and the original carry case. Beatnik Bandit, Silouette, Fleetwood, custom Firebird (red), custom Eldorado, Ford J Car.

[@armaseluradu]

The Silloute is the grandpa of the Twin Mill

[@jenbill]

Agreed, one of my favorite cars back in the day anything with a bubble was nothing cooler than that

[@exploringintocars5632]

the turbofire is the brother of the torero

[@hankgs]

In '69, I was eight and had the Wheel Carry, a barrel full of orange track and of course, a Super Charger...! Had every one of those '68 cars with the addition of a Police Paddy Wagon!

[@mattskustomkreations]

I’m a nut about redline HW and LEGO from the period. I combined the 2 loves in a model of the Paddy Wagon made out of Lego I recently featured.

[@BradiKal61]

I remember in 1968 my family driving almost an hour to San Bernadino to go to Sears on a shopping trip, and my priority was to get a HotWheels car like my friends all had. I didnt know anything about cars so I had no idea which one to get and i stood there brainlocked unable to decide. Finally my parents said we were leaving and i grabbed a Cougar, probably the least cool car of the bunch (which this video doesnt even call out). I think i still have the car somewhere buried in a box of stuff.

[@thomasburr1768]

I have 160 redlines including all 16. 7 of wich inbox and have over 70 in boxes un opened and all others are mint to. Been trading buying selling colleting for 25 years since my dad left me about 40 of them from his childhood, never stopped collecting

[@joejackson9546]

The Python was actually called the Cheetah in 1968. I remember noticing a name change. It was my favorite Hot Wheel.

[@toycarcollector]

Yes for a minute and then it was changed. About 10 sample models were made with the name Cheetah stamped on the base. Super rare item then and now.

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

The original name was the Car Craft Dream Rod. It was designed by input from the readers of the magazine. There was an MPC model kit of it.

[@joep4235]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nashreenmoosa904]

This guy is awesome

[@toycarcollector]

Thank you for the nice comment. I love all things Hot Wheels!!!!!!!

[@drinklords5380]

I have the green El Camino. Red striped tires. Interested ina price on it. And I have the wheel carry case you got displayed too. Possibly for sale.

[@NortheasternRailPhotography]

I have a 1968 Custom Firebird that WAS blue... but it has chipped-up paint. It is a US-built one with a grey interior.

[@robbyclower9223]

I have all but the camaro, I do love hot wheels 😊

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

My fav is that Dodge Deora

[@kl0wnkiller912]

I recently picked up a Batmobile (2021 release) that is unpainted bare metal... not sure if it is a error car or not...

[@jay0726]

I got bless my late brother Ray gave me his Redline hotwheels be for passing!"

[@GarageRoute64-ju9fx]

Great!!! 👍

[@Dragonblaster1]

I had the purple Silhouette and the red Beatnik Bandit.

[@stevefoschi8682]

Me too still do I'm 59

[@79goldmaster1]

Nice Python and Silouette.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I have those and some where made in Hong Kong and some in the USA, you could tell the difference when you compare a USA version and a Hong Kong version, the Hong Kong version had more detailed chassis and bodies. But the USA versions I think brings more value to the table. I have some of both, USA and Hong Kong versions.

[@dalemaxwell8403]

very interesting video ,what can you tell me about one '68 I've got "special delivery"

[@toycarcollector]

Special Delivery is a 1971 model year issue. See them here toycarcollector.com/1971_redline_hot_wheels_part_4.htm

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Hell yes, dude!!

[@Guest-1267]

Does The camaro at 3:09 had a silver metallic colour??

[@tdickensheets]

I wish I kept my old Hot Wheels cars.

[@mattskustomkreations]

I have examples of all but the Custom ElDorado. And also a 1st run 12-car case wheel plus the buttons. Only 2-3 cars as nice as these.

[@gauthamvinesh2182]

Where did you get these original 16

[@ace2199]

I got some old hotwheels from 70's & 80's any one knows the price of a transformer hotwheels car it is orange and dark blue forgott what year

[@ronhoover5516]

Cool! I always thought the Firebird was too long and should've been exactly equal in proportion to the Camaro. Oh well can't win em all.

[@clintcalvert9250]

Also had sword fights with the track pieces

[@jlvdw8709]

I remember the J car he mentioned in 1968 at 39 cents each was called Lola.

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

It was a Ford "J" car. It was a design that turned into the Ford GT Mk IV after wind tunnel work. The "J" was the car that Ken Miles was killed in during testing. The car in the movie didn't look anything like it.

[@soapbxprod]

Artwork by legendary art director Mike Salisbury, who created the Hot Wheels logo. :)

[@inkno701]

Is there any significance of cars with 1967 Copyright on the bases versus 1968 Copyright?

[@brandonw7431]

Its because some wer made in USA and others in Hong Kong seperating the 2 years

[@iananderson7883]

I used have all of them. Played with them outside in the sand pit in the back yard. Haven't a clue what eventually happened to them. I guess I grew up. Can't see the fascination with them today.

[@toycarcollector]

Not everyone is in to old hot wheels. I would same the same thing about major league sports. For the life of me why anyone would want to watch millionaires play children's games is a mystery to me. Sports cards? Really guys collect photos of other guys, eeeeuuuu weird! Early Hot Wheels are rare and beautiful and becoming more rare everyday. Thanks!

[@iananderson7883]

I agree with you 100% on the sports cards and pro sports. I have a record collection but I listen to them just about every day. I just can't imagine paying $$$$$ for a kid\s toy.from 1968 No offense. But . It was cool looking at them though..

[@petervitti9]

@@iananderson7883 I have a blue american cougar. I played with it. The memories are priceless. It s beautiful because of the scratches and damages done to it in 1968.

[@jimwebser2180]

I had the 70Caddi Eldorado in spectraflame Blue

[@ericcasagrande]

I loved the video!! But I noticed that you only described 14 of the 16 cars. You passed over the two cars after the olive colored custom Corvette (in position #4) of the lineup.

[@petnap5881]

Custom cougar and custom eldorado

[@michaelotten2724]

2 i shoulda had were beatnick bandit and silhouette. I did have a white chaparelle and an el camino..yeah not orig 16 but rate..

[@otissykes9107]

I think Hot Wheels should make early muscle cars, and cars made in 50's on up to today's cars, not these cars you don't see on the road.I just love Hot Wheels cars they need to make them the way they use to.

[@toycarcollector]

There are some nice models being made but they are hard to find. If you check out on KZbin "hot wheels 2024 Case A" and on down through the alphabet you will find that hot wheels come out in "mixes" that change every 3 weeks or something like that. Then once you see what comes in a mix you will know what to look for at the store.

[@YoutubePearls]

Mr Dave, how do I know if a car was made in 1968 or not? I mean, most models debuted in 68 but they might be 1969 or so. Is there a way to know if they are really 68s? Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I’m a fan!

[@toycarcollector]

These are 1968 mode year cars so it does not matter when they were made they will always be 68's. There are however some variations to some of the cars that make them earlier produced than others. I can''t tell you exactly what the are as I have not committed that information to memory. For instance the Custom Mustang earlier models have body color tail panels and later ones have flat black tail panels. There are guys out that that keep detailed information about early models and how they changed.

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

There are first run details on many of the 16, but they were left off in later runs that were still made in 1968. Many of the original 16 were made in 1969 also, and some made until 1971. But there is no real way to tell which year they were built because changes were whenever they were made, not by year. There were also late changes, such as added doorlines, louvered windows on the Mustang, etc.

[@ty172]

Forza brought me here

[@KevStar13]

the ones with blue glass are from hong kong

[@iwwnz_.6781]

whoa !

[@jimwebser2180]

I remember the redline wheels

[@hoangdangtodan2726]

I am from Vietnam i want to buy these car ... How can I do it 😬😬

[@timothypike7051]

My dad has a yellow car that looks like that hot pink one although my dads has lost most of the paint and the one with the surf boards i have with artwork on the sides

[@toycarcollector]

Nice! The one with the art on the side is most likely a newer model, perhaps it is the Purple one with wild graphics?

[@alfonsopreciado6821]

You have more models what me I sold many pieces of my collection 1968 hotwheels red line by mattel USA 🙂👌🙂

[@marklinder9485]

I HAVE (2) BEATNICK BANDITS, IN DIFFERENT COLORS. ONE IS BLUE AND ONE IS LIKE A TRANSPARENT TURQUOISE BLUE. WITH WHITE INTERIORS. ANY VALUE?

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

Condition is everything. Beatnik Bandits were made in huge amounts, and they are not the most popular. A beater that needs rebuilt will be lucky to get $5. One with just a couple chips, clear glass, and rolling but not perfect wheels, maybe $25-30.

Anyone remember the clamp onto windows sills and slide the orange track over the clamp place the car on it and let her ride to the floor. Ah those days were awesome. Wouldn't trade those toys 4 today's junk. Today's toys are cell phones. Kids 2day can't get off the couch.

[@cms19799369]

I've got about 200 original Matchbox and Hotwheels. Where would I sell besides eBay

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

Best bet is Ebay. Sell them individually to get the most money. Check completed sales to get an idea of beginning price. I've been selling and buying on Ebay for over 20 years.

[@trich9179]

Wish he would have showed the bottom closely on all these.

[@toycarcollector]

What is it you need to know about the metal base of the cars? They never change, just the color and conditions change of the bodies.

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

I thought they were called the "sweet sixteen"

[@toycarcollector]

Yes that is true, or alternatively the "Original 16", or in my case the "Beloved 16" lol...

[@toycarcollector]

Original 16 or Sweet 16 or just 68's, take you pick. I like Original 16 because every Spectraflame Redline is Sweet so I would say something like Sweet 119. I think that is the number of 1968 to 1972 Spectraflame Redlines.

[@planarian1772]

The first Hotwheel are made in the USA, but then because they start mass producting, they made it in Hongkong...

[@DM-iw2qt]

So. The pricrs mustbegoing up onthese cars. Specially as more are sort after

[@toycarcollector]

The Original 16 are outta site these days.

[@martinquiroga5680]

Hola buenos días yo ando en busca de la colección podrías ayudarme gracias

[@omartadeo9371]

Yo tengo 70 hot wheels del 68 y 70 red line pero no se cuanto pedir yo pague 900 dolar

[@thenuthouse5485]

It seems to me the 1960's to 1970's hot wheel tracks were better made than hot wheel tracks made today. The modern ones crack easy.

[@czechmarque]

You showed but did not name the two between Corvette and Firebird

[@peekyourcdt]

After the deora the golden car looks like a lambo countach

[@188unholy]

Why you didn't use gloves??? :o

[@wegji59]

I have a 1968 which is not listed as part of the original 16 so there was more than 16 made in 1968!

[@brandonw7431]

That was made in 1969 idiot theyre usually one year off because they release late in the year some of the ones he has say 1967

[@wildgamer6495]

What about the Rodger Dodger?

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

It didn't come out until 1974.

[@davidsurf930]

I'm not much into the new Hot Wheels. I would rather have one mint custom from 1968 than all the new stuff combined.

[@EE-kw8ph]

Yeah me neither they're meant for kids.

[@johncarl5505]

E E that's the point of HW

[@dankmemer2774]

Well the premium series like car culture and retro aint bad

[@dankmemer2774]

If anything, deez were meant for kids and the “new” stuff is more towards adult with the realistic details

[@thelegosensei8779]

David Surf I like the new cars more

[@psmith669]

I think I blew up my sweet 16 with m80s..shucks!!

[@agustinsanchez4273]

How much does a collection cost?

[@toycarcollector]

Redlines usually start about $10 and go up to thousands of dollars. Put an ad on your local craigslist.com and see if someone will sell you some hot wheels for a good price locally. There are collections still waiting to be found everywhere.

[@rupunzell19]

How are these hot wheels in good condition

[@toycarcollector]

Not sure what you are asking. The models in this video are all original and in top condition. Thanks!

[@wilfredoalvarado6470]

Tengo dos red line en El Salvador una Chevy Nomada

[@titonothere6179]

🇸🇻🚀

[@johnvalentineherrera5208]

No one is showing the very first motocross mountain top set with 2 motocross bikes and the stands for them. And yes, there is one because I have it. It's not in any of the collectible books for hot wheels that I have seen.

[@hotwheelsbob2000]

Do you mean "Mean Mountain"? It is in Hot Wheels The Ultimate Redline Guide volume 2. It is valued at $1200 plus the value of the motorcycles.

[@STORMATTACKTEAM]

Have you not seen the new firebird?

[@toycarcollector]

Yes I have not seen it. I look for new cars but seldom find any.

[@deputy2717]

ToyCarCollector.com I have the custom Volkswagen in red is it worth anything

[@marksmithsmith9440]

Looking for a Datson 240z white wiz in blister 1976

[@76crisp]

do you want to trade a koenigsegg agera for the beetle