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TR (Testa Rossa) 250 (1990)
This early variation is still one of my favorites as the blue seats are
true to actual examples I have seen. A collector version with thin rubber
tires and racing numbers is quite nice too.
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365GTB/4 'Daytona' (1999)
This lovely metal-based casting shows how good a basic Hot Wheel model can
be. The shape, wheels, interior and colors are exactly what they should
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308GTB (1977)
This casting dates back 30 years and was the third Ferrari done by Hot Wheels.
The final version was done in 2005 and it even had one variation with a
plastic body.
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308GTS (Corgi casting)
Corgi offered this model as their 'Magnum P.I.' casting. Hot Wheels actually
improved the look with the wheels shown here. it has better detail than
Hot Wheels' own GTB. |
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Testarossa (1986)
The boxer V12 and wide-body stance made the real car and this Hot Wheel
a schoolboy favorite. Two-tone interiors added a nice touch.
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348GTB (1990)
Compared to the earlier 308/328 models, the 348 looks rather bland today.
This variation is the best one done by Hot Wheels to date. |
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F40 (1988)
With the F40, Ferrari challenged the Porsche 959 for the super-exotic crown.
The opening engine cover made this a favorite with kids and collectors alike.
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F512M (1997)
It was a bit of a surprise to see Hot Wheels do the F512M as it was a modest
facelift of the Testarossa. Few other toy car companies bothered with this
model. |
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355 Berlinetta (1995)
The first of three versions of the 355 is also the weakest example. It is
a slightly smaller scale and has not seen many variations. This red example
was finally offered.
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355 Spider (1999)
In 1999, Mattel and Ferrari signed an exclusive licensing contract. The
355 Spider looked much better than the Berlinetta of 1995 and was looks
great in these colors. |
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F 355 Challenge (1999)
The Hot Wheels boys went Ferrari crazy in 1999 and even did this club racer
where owners could enter their cars in a cross-country challenge, all sanctioned
by Ferrari.
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456M (1999)
Another 1999 casting, most came in red with the biscuit interior, a very
nice combination. The 456M was intended to carry the styling cues and front-engine
V12 of the earlier Daytona. |
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F50 Berlinetta (1999)
Hot Wheels already had the F50 Spider but in 1999, elected to offer the
Berlinetta as well. The Berlinetta turned out the better of the two castings.
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F50 Spider (1996)
As the replacement for the F40, the F50 never quite had the same appeal.
The Spider casting was the first done by Hot Wheels and it is a bit smaller
than the later Berlinetta. |
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550 Maranello (1999)
Yet another 1999 model, the 550 Maranello represented another front-engine
V12 model for Ferrari. The light colored interior looks much better than
the models with black interiors.
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360 Modena (1999)
The 360 was new in 1999 and Hot Wheels were certainly not going to miss
this model. The Berlinetta was offered with traditional wheels. |
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Enzo (2002)
The Enzo continues Ferrari's super-exotic line of the F40 and F50. The styling
is a matter of taste but this model was a sure hit for Hot Wheels. New wheels
feature low-profile tires.
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F430 Spider (2005)
The most recent Ferrari street car from Hot Wheels is the F430 in Spider
form. It will be interesting to see if the Berlinetta is also done. The
wheels from the Enzo are used. |
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156 F1 (2000)
Hot Wheels have not neglected Ferrari's many racing cars. The 156 F1 was
an easy choice for it's beauty and the fact that American Phil Hill became
driver's champion in it.
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P4 (2001)
One of the most beautiful Ferrari sport/GT cars was the P4 and Hot Wheels
did a fine job on this casting. A collector version is even more detailed
with rubber tires. |
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312P (1969)
The first Ferrari by Hot Wheels was this sleek 312P. The opening engine
cover has continued on select Ferrari models. It would be great to see this
model re-released.
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512M (2005)
The latest Ferrari racer is the 512M, just released in red. Like the 312P,
36 years back, the engine cover opens. The traditional gold wheels look
perfect for this vintage Ferrari racer. |
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333SP (1999)
The eighth Ferrari of 1999 was the 333SP, winner at the 24 Hours of Daytona.
For some reason, Hot Wheels never did it in correct racing colors. Perhaps
they still will.
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F1 2000 (1998)
In 1998 Hot Wheels produced the then current Ferrari F1 model. With annual
re-paints, it has represented all the 2000-05 Ferrari championship years.
The casting has also served for other teams. |
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575GTC (2004)
It was nice to see the 575GTC produced. The racing graphics are a bit self-serving
for Hot Wheels. Perhaps a new version will carry a more authentic design.
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Pininfarina 512 Concept (1971)
This is the only Hot Wheels Ferrari model I am missing. It is also the only
Ferrari concept car done by Hot Wheels. It was offered in metallic red as
seen here. The casting dates to 1971. |
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