HOT WHEELS 2004 TREASURE HUNTS SET

Congratulations! You now own what's considered by many to be the holy grail of the Hot Wheels collector series. In 1995 Mattel introduced Treasure Hunt vehicles - a series of 12 cars issued monthly with exclusive decorations and a very limited production run. Nine years and nine series later, these cars are still some of the most sought-after models and almost impossible to fin. This HWC online exclusive offers avid Hot Wheels fans and collectors the opportunity to purchase all twelve '04 Treasure Hunt vehicles in a limited edition set in a stylish display package. You'll treasure this precious collection for years! ['65 Pontiac Bonneville, GT-03, Cadillac Cien, Double Demon, Super Smooth, Splittin' Image, Altered State, Morris Wagon, Whip Creamer, Tantrum, Audacious, Meyers Manx] Set will come in the original white box it shipped with from Mattel. Buy it now.

WHAT IS A TREASURE HUNT?

A Treasure Hunt Car is a series car just like all the others. There are 12 cars per series year, one for each month of the year. Some of these Treasure Hunt cars have synthetic tires and look much different than the other series cars and make them more appealing to collector. These cars are on cards just like the other series cars and have series banners just like all the others. The one thing that make them really stand out is that they have either a dollar sign "$" on them or a picture of a treasure chest along with the series banner has always been he color green. You know, the same color as money

At first, these cars were very limited in production. In 1995, they were released with a production run of 10,000 for each car. This number was printed in the upper left-hand corner of the face of the card. With production numbers being that low, they were indeed a treasure to find and worth all the commotion they created.

In 1996, the production number was increased to 25,000 for each car, giving the collector a better chance of finding them. This number was also printed on the face of the card. This was the last year any production numbers were printed on the cards. It seems as time went on, the production numbers have increased and are not released to the public anymore. (From Hot Wheels Variations The Ultimate Guide : Written by Michael Zarnock)

HOT WHEELS : ELITE FERRARI 599 GTB FIORANO

The new challenge facing Ferrari, the Pan-American 20,000, will start on Thursday 24 August 2006 The expedition will begin from the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte in the country of Minas Gerais.The journey will see two Ferrari 599 Fioranos travel over 32,000 km (20,000 miles), with journalists from around the world behind the wheel on alternate stages. The tour will grant Italy significant visibility: Ferrari is known as a symbol of Italy and for this reasons the cars will visit embassies in the sixteen countries through which the convoy will travel. There they will meet members of the Italian community and the local media. From Brazil, the convoy will travel through Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, the USA and Canada, and end up in the United States at the beginning of October. The expedition will then move on to visit several US states until it reaches Canada, before concluding in New York on 17 November. limited edition model of the Fiorano, finished in bright red and white. model length approx 25cm, opening doors enable the interor to be viewed, detailed dash panel with paddle change levers on the steering wheel, moveable wheels with treaded tyres, poseable front wheels, nicely crisp decals with map of America on roof.

HOT WHEELS - FERRARI F40

Ferrari celebrated it's 40th anniversary in 1987 by giving the world the fabulous Ferrari F40. The F40 was the most advanced car at that time with a top speed of 210mph and an acceleration of zero to 60 in 3.8 seconds.

Well detailed 1/18 scale model of the Ferrari F40 with opening doors, opening hood, opening trunk, detailed interior rubber tires steerable wheels. Perfectly modeled engine accurate gauges and dash inside dimensionsL-9 (Approximate)H-3.25 (Approximate)W-4 (Approximate).

1961 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CROWN CONVERTIBLE

1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car, 12"L x 4.5"W x 3"H die cast convertible. Includes: 24K gold plated coin and certificate of authenticity. Road signature series. Manufactured by Yat Ming; 20138 in white color. Individually packed in a window box.

"Excellent product. I collect 1:18 cars (collection of 70+, all brands and makes) and this is one of the two or three best ones I have. And the others cost 90 or 100 dollars apiece. AN ABSOLUTE STEAL!!!! Better quality than many AutoArt I own that cost 3 or 4 times as much! The windows go up and down, the sun visors flip, the rear center armrest flips down, the front seats flip, the antenna goes up and down. All of this with a thick (for a model car) carpet, amazing detail, and real hinges on the hood (not arms). Compare at other sites for up to 3 times the cost, and this car is an all-around steal. " (Review by J.R. Shaginaw)

DIECAST DIAMOND T620 TRUCK & TRAILER

Fresh Up! Diamond T620 Truck w/Skirted Fruehauf Trailer You Like It, It Likes You! Consumers have been enjoying the crisp, refreshing taste of 7 Up since Charles Grigg developed it in 1929. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s people were encouraged to Fresh Up with 7 Up!, and millions did just that. Now you can own a piece of yesteryear, this clean and smooth Corgi Diamond T620 with vintage skirted Fruehauf trailer. Features Authentic Hose Detail on Cab Precision Die-Cast Replica 1:50 Scale Model 10.5 Inches Long. See more.

MONTE CARLO RALLY SET

From a tiny, cheeky, bizarre looking ‘people car’ invented by design genius Alec Issigonis in the early1960s, the Mini was developed into one of the major sporting sensations of this century. Its capability of embarrassing much bigger machinery in races and rellies captured the imagination of the people like no car before or since.

The Cooper Car Company Ltd., owned by John Cooper, was formed in 1947. In 1961, after official collaboration with the BMC, the first Mini Cooper was announced. This sporting version recognized by its II horizontal grille bars, had a twin-carburettor engine giving 55bph and a top speed of 85mph. Later Cooper ‘S’ variants featured the famous 1275cc. 75bhp engine which had a top speed of 100mph. By the time Cooper’s agreement with MBC lapsed, in August 1971, 145, 493 Cooper Minis had been built the last in July 1971.

During the 1960s, the Mini Cooper dominated the international rallying scene and the Monte Carlo Rally was the most glamourous event of the year. This superb 2-piece set features possibly the most famous Minis of all time, Mini Cooper S 33 EJB, driven to victory by Hopkirk and Lidden in the Monte Carlo Rally of 1964 and Mini Cooper S AJB 44B, driven to victory in the Monte Carlo Rally by Makinen and Easter the following year in 1965.

Each model is made to exact 1:43 scale and produced in England by Lledo PLC. This is to certify that this Monte Carlo Rally Minis Set comprising of two Rally Mini Coopers is one of a special limited edition of 3,000 sets only. Each set is individually numbered.