Description[]
The '51 Le Sabre Concept is based upon the real Le Sabre concept car, designed by Harley J. Earl and built by GM in 1951. It was featured in car shows around the world and sports the "jet airplane" look that was so prevalent in the 1950's. The car was powered by a 215 c.i. V-8 engine (≈ 3.5 L) with a Buick Dynaflow automatic transmission. The original car employed two carburetors - one which ran on premium gasoline when driving normally and another which used methanol when the accelerator pedal was stomped. This Hot Wheels faithfully recreates the silvery finish of the original, which the designer himself used as a daily driver. Still being shown in a General Motors museum, after 60 years, it still catches the eye.
Versions[]
The '51 Le Sabre Concept has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 2010 | Hot Wheels Garage: Larry's Garage 18/39 |
Metalflake Light Blue w/ Chrome sides | None | ZAMAC | Clear | Pearl Light Blue | RRLW5 | R3770 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | 
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| 2010 | Hot Wheels Garage: Larry's Garage 18/39 |
Metalflake Gold | Chrome trim, Gold tampo on sides | ZAMAC | Clear | Pearl Gold | Chrome & Gold RRLW5 | R3770 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C14 | 
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| 2010 | Hot Wheels Garage: Larry's Garage 18/39 |
Metalflake Black | Chrome trim, Dark Grey tampo on sides | ZAMAC | Clear | Grey | Chrome & Grey RRLW5 | R3770 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | 
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| 2010 | Hot Wheels Garage 30-Car Set | Pearl White | Chrome trim | ZAMAC | Clear | Pearl White | RRLW5 | R1788 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | 
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| 2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard: Concept Cars | Matte Lavender w/ Chrome sides | Orange & Olive flames on sides, hood & trunk | ZAMAC | Clear | Pearl White | White Wall RRWSP | W4612 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | 
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| 2013 | Cool Classics 17/30 |
Spectrafrost Aqua w/ Chrome sides | White stripes on sides & across top | ZAMAC | Clear | Grey | RSW | Y9440 | Thailand | Named '51 Buick LeSabre Concept Base code(s): F32 |
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