Description[]
The Olds 442 is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Larry Wood which debuted in the 1971 Hot Wheels range of vehicles, based on the 1970 Oldsmobile 442. It is undoubtedly the rarest overall casting of all cars from the Redline era (1968-1977). It is highly sought after and even cars in poor condition are somewhat valuable.
It was manufactured in 1971 and was produced at the Hong Kong factory. It features an opening hood which displays a detailed motor. The glass varies from being completely clear, to having a slight light blue tint. It was packaged with a decal sheet of white stripes with stars which was to be applied by the owner, it also came with either a metal or plastic 'Collector's Button'.
All production versions came with a white interior. Some Spectraflame Red cars have been found with a black interior and it is unknown whether they were a pre-production prototype or a very short run early in production.
It was painted in a variety of Spectraflame colors. While all original Olds 442 are hard to find, no matter the color, Purple is the rarest and is the rarest of all Hot Wheels from the Redline Era (excluding prototypes).
In 1973, the Olds 442 was given a light dome in the roof and renamed the Police Cruiser. Similar versions with lights on the roof were released under the names Chief's Special, Maxi Taxi and Staff Car over the next few years.
The Olds 442 was re-tooled in 2004 for the HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 3 Real Riders.
Several castings have been made based on various Oldsmobile 442 models, please see the Olds 442 page to see them all.
Versions[]
The Olds 442 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Sticker | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Cast# | Origin | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Magenta | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear or Blue tinted | RL | 6467 | US | Hard to Find | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Yellow | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear or Blue tinted | RL | 6467 | US | Hard to Find | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Rose | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Hard to Find | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Green | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Hard to Find | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Red | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Hard to Find | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Apple Green | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Rare | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Light Blue | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Rare | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Blue | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Hard to Find | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Hot Pink | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Rare | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Salmon | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Rare | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Red | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | Dark | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Very Rare | |
1971 | Mainline | Spectraflame Purple | White Stripes and Stars | ZAMAC | White | Clear | RL | 6467 | US | Playable in Unleashed Extremely Rare |
Re-Tooled Versions[]
The Olds 442 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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2004 | HWC.com 3: Real Riders 4/6 |
Spectraflame Yellow | White stripes & "442" on sides; white hood scoops; black spoiler; "HWC" on rear California license plate; painted taillights | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Tan | RLDDRR | C6042 | China | 10,500 produced | ||
2004 | Larry Wood World Tour 4-Car Set | Spectraflame Red | Tan & light red flames, "OLDS 442", & tan stripes on sides; black hood scoops & spoiler; Larry Wood World Tour logo on rear window; "WRLDTR" on rear California license plate; painted taillights | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Black | NCRL | G7187, G7190 | China | RLC Exclusive 2,500 produced for the tin set 4,000 produced for single release |
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2005 | Toy Fair | Spectraflame Light Blue | Light Blue Flames | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Black | NCRL | H7813 | China | |||
2005 | RLC Membership Car | Chrome | Red rally stripes with chrome stars along hood scoops, roof, & trunk; black spoiler; RLC logo, HWC.com logo, & various sponsor logos on sides; Red Line Club logo on rear window; "IRENEWD" on rear California license plate; painted taillights | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Black | NCRL | H2913 | China | 4,000 produced | ||
2005 | RLC Membership Car | Chrome | Blue rally stripes with chrome stars along hood scoops, roof, & trunk; black spoiler; RLC logo, HWC.com logo, & various sponsor logos on sides; Red Line Club logo on rear window; "SOCLOSE" on rear California license plate; painted taillights | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Black | NCRL | H2914 | China | 5,000 produced | ||
2005 | RLC Membership Car | Chrome | Black rally stripes with chrome stars along hood scoops, roof, & trunk; black spoiler; RLC logo, HWC.com logo, & various sponsor logos on sides; Red Line Club logo on rear window; "BACNBLK" on rear California license plate; painted taillights | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Black | NCRL | H2915 | China | 6,000 produced | ||
2005 | RLC Membership Car | Chrome | White rally stripes with chrome stars along hood scoops, roof, & trunk; black spoiler; RLC logo, HWC.com logo, & various sponsor logos on sides; Red Line Club logo on rear window; "NOT2L8" on rear California license plate; painted taillights | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Black | NCRL | H2916 | China | 7,000 produced | ||
2006 | 6th Annual Nationals Convention | Spectraflame Gold | Black Stripes, Convention Logo on roof | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Black | RR | K3822 | China | 3,000 Produced | ||
2009 | Holiday Hot Rods | Metalflake Silver | Two Red Racing Stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Red | Red-Rim, Black PR5 | N8566 | Thailand | Hood does not open Wal-Mart Exclusive. Base Code(s): |
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2009 | Holiday Hot Rods | Forest Green | Two White Racing Stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Red | Red-Rim, Black PR5 | T2786 | Thailand | Hood does not open Target Exclusive. Base Code(s): |
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168/240 (USA) |
2010 | Hot Auctions 10/10 |
Metallic Yellow | 2 Black 'Ram Air' Scoops | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | PR5 | R7593 | Malaysia | Available in USA & International series Base Code(s): |
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168/240 (USA) |
2010 | Hot Auctions 10/10 |
Metallic Black | 2 Orange 'Ram Air' Scoops | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | PR5 | R7593 | Malaysia | Kmart Collector's Day Exclusive Base Code(s): |
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166/214 (INT) |
2010 | Hot Auctions 10/10 |
Metallic Red | 2 Yellow 'Ram Air' Scoops | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | PR5 | R7593 | Malaysia | Available in USA & International series Base Code(s): C49, C51, D03 |
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109/244 | 2011 | Muscle Mania 9/10 |
Metallic Teal | White & Silver stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | White | MC5 | T9816 | Malaysia | Also may come w/2 car bands Base code(s): D09, D17. |
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109/244 | 2011 | Muscle Mania 9/10 |
Metallic Teal | White and Silver stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) with Hot Wheels Windshield Banner | White | MC5 | T9816 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive Base code(s): |
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109/244 | 2011 | Muscle Mania 9/10 |
Metallic Red | Yellow and Gold stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Gold Chrome Rim, Black MC5 | V0028 | Malaysia | Red spoiler Wal-Mart Exclusive Base code(s): |
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2011 | 25th Annual Collectors Convention - RLC Party | Spectraflame Pink | White Stripes | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | White | NCRL | V0525 | China | Base code(s): | ||
145/247 | 2012 | HW Performance 5/10 |
Pearl White | Black & Red Hurst logo, Gold stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Gold | Gold Chrome 5SP | V5449 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E13, E14, E16, E18 | |
2013 | Easter 1/8 |
Pink | '13' on door, White Stripes & Blue Stars, Black roof | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted Light Blue | Gold | 5SP | Y2084 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E47 |
2010 card[]
from the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1970
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Designer: General Motors
Specialty: With a V8 engine, custom rear wing and dual hood scoops, this car was made for extreme straight-line acceleration!