Description[]
The Greased Gremlin is a Hot Wheels Original model that is based upon a heavily modified 1972 AMC Gremlin. The hood has to be altered to fit the ginormous engine. The front fenders have to be cut out to accommodate the eight exhausts. A push bar was mounted on the front and the back. A large wing was mounted on the roof and the driver's seat was moved to the center of the car for maximum visibility. A roll cage was added to keep the driver safe when crashing the car during high speeds. A fire extinguisher and fuel tank can be found on rear of the interior of the casting.
In 1987 this model had seen its last release. It was retooled in 2008 for the 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set; retooled versions are named AMC Gremlin or AMC Greased Gremlin.
Versions[]
The Greased Gremlin has come out in the following versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Speedway Specials | Red | Yellow & Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' & sponsor logos on sides | Yellow Painted / Metal |
Yellow & Black | BW | 2502 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1982 | Mainline | Red | Yellow & Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' & sponsor logos on sides | Yellow Painted / Metal |
Yellow & Black | BW | 2502 | Malaysia |
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| 1987 | International | Red | Yellow AMC White 5, racing decals | Yellow Painted / Metal |
Yellow & Black | White TRR | Mexico | 
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Retooled Versions[]
The AMC Greased Gremlin has come out in the following retooled versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Light Green | Yellow & Blue stripes on sides, 'AMC', '5' & sponsor logos on sides | Yellow Painted / Metal |
Yellow & Black | 5SP | M0543 | China | 
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| 2009 | Classics (Series 5) 1/30 |
Chrome Metal | Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | RL5SP | N6943 | Thailand | 
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| 2009 | Classics (Series 5) 1/30 |
Chrome Metal | Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | Red Line RR5SP | N6943 | Thailand | Chase | 
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| 2009 | Classics (Series 5) 1/30 |
Spectraflame Black | Outlined Silver flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | RL5SP | N6943 | Thailand |
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| 2009 | Classics (Series 5) 1/30 |
Spectraflame Red | Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | RL5SP | N6943 | Thailand | 
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| 2009 | Classics (Series 5) 1/30 |
Spectraflame Red | Outlined Black flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | Red Line RR5SP | N6943 | Thailand | Chase | 
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| 2009 | Classics (Series 5) 1/30 |
Spectraflame Green | Outlined Green flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | RL5SP | N6943 | Thailand | 
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| 2009 | Classics (Series 5) 1/30 |
Spectraflame Green | Outlined Green flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | Red Line RR5SP | N6943 | Thailand | Chase |
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| 2009 | Classics 30-Car Set | Spectraflame Blue | Outlined Blue flames on sides, with Red taillights | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | Red Line RR5SP | N9856 | Thailand | Walmart Exclusive | 
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| 2010 | 4th of July | Red | Silver, Blue & White, Stars & Stripes, "76". | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue | Gold 5SP | V1420 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | 
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| 137/244 | 2011 | HW Performance 7/10 |
Blue | White & Black stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | White 5SP | T9844 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C47, C49, D05 | 
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| 137/244 | 2011 | HW Performance 7/10 |
Metallic Grey | White & Black stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" | Unpainted / Metal |
Red | 5SP | T9998 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D23, D25 | 
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| 137/244 | 2011 | HW Performance 7/10 |
Metallic Black | White & Red stripes, "11", "Lucas Oil Products" | Unpainted / Metal |
White | 5SP | M2904 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D44 | 
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| 2012 | Demolition Derby 5-Pack | Lime | Red Flames, Black & Orange "58" "Wrecking Crew", various logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Red | 5SP & OR6SP | W4255 | Thailand | Base Code(s): E35 | 
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