There are simply too many variables to place a "set" value on any model, so a range will be used instead to indicate where that particular model may fall on the secondary price scale. Note that the NCHWA utilizes a pricing method called "Star Value©." Instead of specific dollar values, each car will be assigned a Star Value© to indicate rarity and potential price range. Also, since some collectors like to add new replica wheels to replace their beat-up originals, I've added the sizes of the tires to the far right for each car. Cars less than NM will obviously command a lesser value than listed, depending on overall condition. Quoted values are for LOOSE, NM examples. Sales were more than 7 times the original projections! By the end of 1968, the Hong Kong plant was up and running, assisting on completing back orders that were a year behind. On an interesting note, the Custom Fleetside was based on Harry's 1:1 truck. He would later resign, and be replaced by Ira Gilford, who finished the line. Original designer Harry Bradley designed 11 of the first 16 cars, but was reassigned within Mattel for other endeavors when it was thought the Hot Wheels product would fail miserably. A total of 16 cars were issued, including models of 1:1 customizers Bill Cushenberry and Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Blue stripes, 'Boss Hoss' on sides, convention logo on roof.NCHWA Redline Central: 1968 Redline Price Guide In all actuality, the 1968 Hot Wheels issues hit the shelves in late 1967. White stripes with "68" on side, Red and Black "Red Line Club" tampo on roofīlack stripes with "68" on side, Red and Black "Red Line Club" tampo on roofīlack and Light. Red stripes with "68" on side, Red and Black "Red Line Club" tampo on roof "HWCC 06" California license plate on rear. White stripes on top and sides with #9 on sidesīlue Stripes with 'Make A Wish' tampos on sides, 20th Convention logo on roof. Two Black Stripes, White Circle and number 1-9 The Boss Hoss has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions: In 2005 it was re-tooled for the Series 4 and has been released several times since.ġ970 Chrome 'Club Kit/Silver Special' Versions In 1975 it would be released without the blown motor and renamed Mustang Stocker, this casting was used until 1984. It was also packaged with a metal 'Collectors Button'. It came with blue tinted windows and either a white, silver or dark brown interior. Some cars have been found in what's called an 'Over-Chrome' finish, where leftover chrome cars from the Club Kit were painted Spectraflame colors over the chrome giving the cars an extra shiny mirror finish.ġ971 versions had a white circle sticker on either door with a number from 1 to 9 and two black stripes over the top, it also came packaged with a sheet of sponsors stickers to be applied by the owner if they wished. The Boss Hoss could be found in stores in 1971 and was painted in various Spectraflame colors with some having a black painted roof. The Boss Hoss Silver Special, as it was called, was chrome plated and featured black painted details on the rear. This is not the first time the Boss Hoss was used, it came out the year prior (1970) in a ' Club Kit', a mail-in promotion for Hot Wheels collectors to be a part of the 'Hot Wheels Club' and receive a certificate and a special chrome plated car either the King Kuda, Heavy Chevy or Boss Hoss. It features front and rear spoilers, an exaggerated rake to accommodate larger rear wheels and an exposed blown engine. The Boss Hoss is a modified version of the 1968 Custom Mustang which debuted in the 1971 Hot Wheels Spoilers Series. 2 1970 Chrome 'Club Kit/Silver Special' Versions.
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