{"product_id":"hot-wheels®-1968-1972","title":"Hot Wheels® 1968-1972","description":"Marketed as the “fastest metal cars in the world,” Hot Wheels*r revolutionized the die-cast toy car market. Collectors throughout the world recognize the Hot Wheels*r brand. The models produced between 1968 and 1972 represent the vintage years for this line of toy vehicles. The bright “Spectraflame*r” paint colors and “redline” tires, unique to Hot Wheels vehicles, identify these models. These original models still drive the collecting hobby today. \r\nThe 221 wonderful color photographs provide a complete visual guide for collectors. The 118 unique castings produced during this four-year period are explained in detail and a complete variation and price guide is provided to expand knowledge and interest in collecting Hot Wheels. \r\nAlso included is coverage of the Gran Toros*t cars, launched soon after Mattel bought the Italian company Mebetoys. Introduced in 1970, the line was continued until 1973, though the name continued to 1980\/81.\r\nThis new book is a welcomed addition to Hot Wheels literature by one of the world’s foremost experts in the field.[AuthorName]Bob Parker[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Bob Parker has been collecting and writing about Hot Wheels for many years. He resides in Connecticut.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]215 color photos[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Includes the Gran Toros™ History and Pictures[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]215 color photos[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":68384010010847,"sku":"9780764314803","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/0151\/5999\/files\/9780764314803.jpg?v=1793920068","url":"https:\/\/allbridge.shop\/products\/hot-wheels%c2%ae-1968-1972","provider":"Hadley \u0026 West","version":"1.0","type":"link"}