How many Hot Wheels exist?
More than 800 models and 11,000 variations of hot wheels have been manufactured, and these days—according to mattel—eight cars are sold every second. As with other types of collectibles, the most expensive hot wheels cost so much because of their rarity. Many of the most expensive models are from the early production runs in the 60s and 70s or were created through manufacturing errors. The rarest hot wheels models often only have a couple of units ever created.Check for any classic Hot Wheels cars with “redlines,” or red stripes on the tires, made from 1968–1977 that are worth up to $200 USD. Look for the “Sweet 16” cars from the first production run, like the Custom Camaro or Custom Volkswagen without a sunroof, that are worth up to $200 USD.