About HW Hobby
My Hot Wheels Hobby
In 1968, I received my first Hot Wheels and track set. Now at the age of 63, I started collecting the original Hot Wheels from that time period. Soon I collected all of the "Sweet 16" Hot Wheels that originally were offered in that year. Now I am hooked on collecting my favorite Hot Wheels, the original Redlines, mainly from 1968 - 1972.
I have recently started collecting the "Treasure Hunt" series and became a member of the Red Line Club. Navigate to those pages by clicking the TREASURE HUNT SERIES or the RED LINE CLUB COLLECTION on the top navigation bar of this page. (If using your smart phone, click on the three lines on the upper left to the drop down menu.)
Ebay Items for Sale
I offer various Hot Wheels that I come across in my search and put them up on eBay. Check out some of the cars I am currently offering for purchase. Some may be the original Redlines, including Hot Wheels from other generations.
Final Winning Bid $1426.01!
This mint 1968 Redlines Custom Camaro sold for an incredible amount. It was initially sold for $1156.00, then the buyer pulled out. The seller made out though, reselling this Hot Wheels for $1426.01. Lately, the 1968 Hot Wheels Custom Camaro is commanding and selling at peak prices. Keeping my Redlines Custom Camaro until I can afford an upgrade.
Rare Hot Wheels, "The Fast Car Book"
This Hot Wheels, "The Fast Car Book" is a rare find in it's excellent condition. Published in 1969 by Golden Press, author Jo Anne Wood and photographed by Gerry Swart. There are no marks, tears, writing, and all pages are in tact. Amazing given it's age and the young children that this book would have been given by their parents. To me this is priceless and will be a keeper in my collection.
For more information on this book, click on the following link:
My Rare 1971 Olds 442 Hot Wheels Redlines
The Olds 442 is the most coveted Hot Wheels for any collector. Asking prices can be out of the reach of many. They can range from $500 for poor condition to $5000 or more for mint. However, those are asking prices. In my experience, actual sold prices for the 1971 Olds 442 ranges from $700 - $1500. Recently, a rare pink Olds 442 sold for over $3300. Yes, color and condition is key to the values. My 1971 Olds 442 Redlines, here pictured, has a realistic value of around $1200 or so, given the color and condition.
There are conversions out there for those who don't have the funds for the original. The Olds 442 body style has been used on other models and professionally converted using aftermarket wings and decals. The biggest giveaways on conversions is a black interior, lack of detail, wing is stiff and unmarked, and the base. Conversions usually have an asking price ranging from $50 - $150.
Always check for authenticity before you consider purchasing the 1971 Olds 442 Redlines. The car should have sharp detailing, the wing/spoiler should be nimble and squishy with the engraved model number part underneath, and clearly identified on the base.
Weekend of Wheels 2024, Sacramento, California
This was my first time to such an event. Needless to say, I was a bit overwhelmed, even though I was told this was a smaller venue. It was held at the Hilton hotel just off business 80. The facility was very nice, as was the auditorium the event was held. There were some very good prices, mostly comprising of the newer Hot Wheels collections and other diecast manufacturers. The best deals I found, were the vendors selling out of the hotel rooms. To access them, you bought a qualifying entry ticket to the event. As a Redlines collector, my favorite vendor was Dave Wheeler, who offered good to excellent Redlines from 1968 - 1977.
The show also included guest appearances by Chad Lindberg from Fast & Furious and team owner/manager of Brock Racing Enterprises Peter Brock. Among other guests and events, a car show was also featured.
See a couple of displays from the show just below.
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