14. 1968 Beatnik Bandit (Hot Pink With White Interior) – $5,000. Worthpoint. The Beatnik Bandit debuted in 1968, the year when Hot Wheels first gained popularity. The Bandit, one of the “Sweet Sixteen” (also known as “The Original 16”) range of cars, was notable for its likeness to Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s iconic hot rod.
The Hot Wheels–NASCAR partnership lasted for the next decade. 2001 - The First Life-Sized Hot Wheels Car: The Twin Mill . For over 30 years, boys dreamed of driving a real Hot Wheels car. To bring that dream to life, the Hot Wheels team built and unveiled a full-scale replica of the iconic Twin Mill at the 2001 SEMA custom auto show.
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