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The Redline Era (1968-1977)

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Hotwheels 1968 CUSTOM CAMARO, Hong Kong, redline, antifreeze spectraflame paint. Photo/Image (c)RMH 2006, all rights reserved.

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Custom Camaro (1968)
This was one of the original 16 models produced in 1968. The easily recognizable Spectraflame paint was the result polishing the die-cast metal body, then applying a translucent coat of iridescent paint.

Hotwheels 1970 (Heavyweights) MOVING VAN, redline, green spectraflame paint. Photo/Image (c)RMH 2006, all rights reserved.

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Moving Van (1970)
In 1970-1971 Mattel released a series of vehicles called The Heavyweights as "NEW! FAST MOVIN' HARD WORKIN' HAULERS", the packaging listing Boss Styling! Working Parts! Exclusive SPRINGBAR(tm) Suspension! as some of the features.