Custom '67 Firebird

Released at roughly the same time as the first Hot Wheels, the Firebird was Pontiac's entry into the pony car market. It came with a convertible option, which we used as one of our inaugural editions. Land this HWC Original 16 Custom Firebird!   This release of the slick classic features an opening hood, a Spectraflame Otto blue finish, and Neo-Classics Redline wheels for a smooth, swift roll. Don't get burned; —pick yours up before they all fly away.

 

Description on Hot Wheels Packaging is 'Custom '67 Firebird.' This item is placed with the original Custom Pontiac Firebird, although it is known as a 1968 Firebird. This retooled release was carefully compared with the 1968 original, and other than the open hole torsion suspension, they are virtually the same as the 1968 U.S. version. The open hole torsion suspension was used on Hong Kong versions of this casting