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One truck that is finally getting some attention is the Ford Falcon-based Ranchero's of the 1960's.  Currently Motormax has released a 1:24 scale version in red or blue with opening doors and hood, and under the hood is the base I-6 instead of a typical V8.  However, the three you'll see here prefer the V8 option. Click Here for Photo Gallery The Hot Wheels '65 Ranchero was introduced in 2011 and has had limited use over the years.  In the mainline it was a 2011 First Edition and a 2012 Treasure Hunt; otherwise it was left to the 9-pack versions which was variations of the 2011 deco scheme.  A rare bird would be the first release of the Mystery Cars in baggies at Wal-mart in 2011 where I never had the chance to get the blue version with PR-5 wheels...until now, thanks to a awesome Flea Market find!  The newest is the 2015 version in red with flames and OH5 wheels, though I despise the flames for ruining the looks of the casting. C...

The most common 1960 Pontiac's out there today is the GTO and Firebird.  On every occasion a replica of other Pontiac models outside of the GTO and Firebird name appears, like Grand Prix, LeMans, and Bonneville.  This Hot Wheels casting still shows an advantage of being the only 1965 Bonneville replica out there to date. Click Here for Photo Gallery The Bonneville was Pontiac's largest passenger car in the lineup, sharing platform with the Impala line.  By 1965 it was larger with GTO styling influenced at the front with the stacked vertical headlights, though more prominent with the exposed round housings sticking out a bit further.  Those headlights endcap the split grille with vertical bars and front plate holder in the front bumper.  Also note the hood catches the central grille point and then flares out in a triangular fashion.  Note the Pontiac logo at the front of the hood, as well at the top of the rear trunklid.  The rear h...

The final Veyron has been made, a successor will be out soon, and appeal to collectors of this discontinued casting has been soaring prices just like the Datsun 510’s.  So, in celebrating ten years of extreme speed (and price), I pulled out all of the Veyron variations, including the only other Bugatti Hot Wheels, the Type 57. Click Here for Photo Gallery The origins of France-based Bugatti dates back to the early 20 th century as the premiere company for touring cars with racing pedigree.  The Hot Wheels model shown here, introduced in the 1980’s, is the a Type 46, a car considered the Molshein Buick.  Many variations have been made, but this 1999 version in black with yellow coves bears a close resembalance to the original car, and even the lace wheels are a perfect match!  As does the blue with gold pinstripes and gold 5-dot wheels. Click Here for Photo Gallery Unlike Hot Wheels today, this one is (almost) all-metal, body a...