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This article is a list of Hot Wheels released in 1979.

1979 Patches


  • All of the Vehicles were made in Hong Kong
  • All of the Vehicles have Basic/Black Wall wheels BW
  • Each car was advertised with a Free Patch with the proof of 6 Purchases. Each Patch was based on all the sub-lines within the 1979 line.

New Castings[]

Car Name Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Toy # Notes Photo
Auburn 852 Oldies But Goodies Red No tampos Unpainted / Metal Clear Brown 2505 Dark Brown Plastic fenders Auburn 852 MrtRedBW
Bubble gunner 1979 Hot Wheels Magenta Yellow, Orange, White, stripes with stars Unpainted / Metal Yellow tint Chrome 2511 Bubble Gunner Mag L
Bywayman Light Blue w/Black bed and roll bar White, Black and Yellow "Eagle" tampo Unpainted / Metal Gray tint Black 2509 Bywayman LtBlBW
Dumpin' A Oldies But Goodies Yellow w/Orange dumper &and Brown fenders Dark Green, Light Green, Magenta "A TRUCK'N" on sides unpainted metal N/A Brown 2507 Dumpin' A Yel
Greased Gremlin Speedway Specials Red Blue, White "AMC", Yellow "5" racing decals Yellow / Metal N/A Yellow and Black 2502 Greased Gremlin BW
Flat Out 442 Orange Blue, Red, White "442", racing decals Unpainted / Metal Clear Black 2506 Flat Out OrgR
Hare Splitter White Red, Purple & Black "3" racing decals "MONTE CARLO RALLY" unpainted metal Black tint Black 2504 Red Tire Rack Hare Splitter WhtRed
Inside Story Classy Customs Gray Blue, Red and Yellow tampos on sides Black / Plastic Blue tint Chrome 2510 Inside Story GryL
Royal Flash 1979 Hot Wheels White Red & Blue stripes & English Flag "LOTUS" on hood unpainted metal Blue tint Black 2501 Roya Flash Wht
Spacer Racer Red Yellow "M-8", White "Rescue" Black circuit board Chrome Plastic Chrome Yellow 2503 Spacer Racer Red
Upfront 924 Yellow Black, Red, Orange, stripes, Porsche Logo on hood Unpainted / Metal Black tint Black 2500 Upfront 924 Yel R
Vetty Funny Drag Strippers Gray Black, Red and Yellow stripes, "English Leather" and racing decals Unpainted / Metal Smoke Unpainted / Metal 2508 Pop-up body Vetty funny 1

Repaints and Base Changes[]

Car Name Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Toy # Notes Photo
Large Charge 1979 Hot Wheels Orange Maroon, Purple, White "4" Unpainted Metal Blue tint Unpainted / Metal 8272 Large Charge Org
Monte Carlo Stocker Speedway Specials Dark Blue Yellow, White, Green, Racing decals, "38" Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Black 7660 Torinostocker
Torino Stocker Black White, Yellow, Orange, racing decals "3" Chrome / Plastic Blue tint Black 7647 Torino Stocker BlkBW
'56 Hi-Tail Hauler 1979 Hot Wheels Light Blue Yellow & Red flames on hood Chrome / Plastic Clear Yellow 9647 '56 Hi-Tail Hauler Blu
Fire Chaser Red Yellow, Black, and White "Fire Chief" and "5" Tampos Unpainted Metal Light Blue Black 2639 Fire Chief 1990
GMC Motorhome 1979 Hot Wheels Orange "Palm Beach" w/Blue, White and Yellow tampos Chrome / Plastic Blue tint White 9645 GMC Motorhome Org
Letter Getter 1979 Hot Wheels White, w/Blue and Red striping "US Mail" and postal logo tampos on sides Black / Plastic Blue tint Black 9643 Letter Getter - 3108ff
Corvette Stingray 1979 Hot Wheels Yellow Unpainted / Metal Blue Tint Blue Tint 9241 Corvette Stingray Yelbw
Super Van Super Chromes Chrome Black, Red, Yellow, drag racer, "CALIFORNIA CRUISIN" Unpainted / Metal Blue Tint Black 9205 Supervan chrome cali
Show Hoss II Light Green Black, Blue, White, "MUSTANG II" Unpainted / Metal N/A Unpainted / Metal 9646 Show Hoss II GrnL
T-Totaller Brown Orange, Blue, White, "YOUR BASIC EXPRESS TRUCKING COMPANY" Unpainted / Metal N/A Black 9648 T-Totaller BrnL
Vega Bomb Orange Red, Yellow, Blue "VEGA BOMB" ZAMAC None Black 7658 Hard to find Image Not Available
Emergency Squad Enamel Red Yellow and White "50" and "Emergency Unit" tampos Chrome / Plastic Smoke Black 7650 Image Not Available
Monte Carlo Stocker Dark Enamel Blue Yellow, White and Green racing decals, w/"38" Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Black 7660 Torinostocker

Golden Machines 6-Pack[]

Car Name Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Toy # Notes Photo
Hot Bird Golden Machines 6-Pack Gold Chrome Blue Firebird on hood, Blue and Red stripes on roof Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Tan 2014 4844
Jaguar XJS Golden Machines 6-Pack Gold plated "XJS" and Yellow jaguar cat Unpainted / Metal Blue tinted Black Jag gold
Race Bait 308 Golden Machines 6-Pack Gold Plated 308 on hood Black / Plastic Blue Black Race bait gold
Spoiler Sport Golden Machines 6-Pack Gold Chrome Orange, Red and Black Sunset Design with "Spoiler Sport" in Black on sides Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Blue tint 9641 Spoiler sport AGENTAIR 2
Corvette Stingray Golden Machines 6-Pack Gold Chrome Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Blue tint Corvette Stingray GldCrmbw
Z-Whiz Golden Machines 6-Pack Gold Chrome Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Blue tint Z-Whiz GldL

The Heroes[]

Original Casting Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Toy # Series Rename Photo
Poison Pinto Dark Blue Black, White and Orange "The Thing" Black / Plastic Blue tint Chrome 2882 The Thing Thething
Army Funny Car Black Yellow, Red "HUMAN TORCH" Unpainted / Metal none Unpainted / Metal 2881 Human Torch Humantorch
Spoiler Sport Yellow Black, White and Green "Hulk" Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Clear Blue 2878 Incredible Hulk Incrediblehulk
Hot Bird White Red, Blue, Stars & Stripes "CAPTAIN AMERICA" Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Red 2879 Captain America Captainamerica
Spider-Man Car Black Red and White "Spider-Man" Unpainted / Metal Red tint Unpainted 2877 Spider-Man Car Spidermancar
Super Van Yellow Red, Blue and Tan "The Mighty Thor" Unpainted / Metal Black tint Black 2880 Thor Thor

Scene Machines[]

Original Casting Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Toy # Series Rename Photo
GMC Motorhome White Black, Blue and Red tampos Red / Plastic Clear Blue 2851 Captain America Van Captainamericavan
Letter Getter White Green, Black and Red "Incredible Hulk" Black / Plastic Clear Black 2850 Incredible Hulk Truck Incrediblehulktruck
Inside Story White Black, Red and Blue "Spider Man" Blue / Plastic Clear Red 2852 Spider-Man Van Spiderman-van-thumbnail
Baja Breaker Red Yellow, White, Black, "MOTORCROSS TEAM" Unpainted / Metal Clear Black 2853 Motorcross Team
1979 motocross team 2853 red BW
Space Van Grey w/White Plastic Top no tampo Chrome Plastic Clear Chrome 2855 Space Van Space Van
Letter Getter Dark Blue White, "S.W.A.T." logo on sides Black / Plastic Yellow Brown 2854 S.W.A.T. Van
1980 SWAT van scene machine

Rescue Team[]

Name Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Toy # Notes Photo
Highway Patrol White 'Highway Patrol' on sides, '12' on sides & top Unpainted / Metal Tinted (Blue) Black 2019 Highway patrol 2

Hot Wheels by Year[]

Yearly Lists of Basic Line and Other collections
By Year:

196819691970197119721973197419751976197719781979198019811982198319841985198619871988198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

Early Collections:
Action CommandClassicsClassy CustomsDrag StrippersExtrasFlying ColorsGrand PrixHiRakersMegaforceOldies But GoodiesReal RidersRescue TeamSpeed DemonsSpeed FleetSpeed MachinesSpeedway SpecialsSuper ChromesSuper StreetersThe HeaviesThe HeavysThe Hot Ones (1981)The SpoilersTrailbustersUltra Hots (1984)Workhorses

Early Special Series:
Action PacksAuto-CityAutomagicCalifornia CustomChopcyclesColor ChangersColor FXConvertablesCrack-UpsCrashersFarbsFat Daddy SizzlersFlip OutsFlippersGran TorosHot BirdsHot LineHot ShotsHot Wheels U.S.A.Hot Wheels WorldMotorized X-V RacersNight Ridin' SizzlersPlanet MicroRevversRRRumblersScorchersShift KickersSizzlersSizzlers IISteering RigsSuper California CustomX-V RacersZowees

Other Early Series:
Action CyclesAction RacersAttack PackHot Wheels RailroadKey Force

Modern Special Series:
100%AcceleRacersAuto AffinityBattle Force 5Boulevard (2012)Boulevard (2020)Car Culture (2-PacksTeam Transport)Character CarsColor Shifters (Color Reveal)Cool ClassicsClassicsDeliveryDragstrip DemonsFast & Furious PremiumFlying CustomsFlying CustomsHot Wheels GarageHall of FameHigh-Speed Wheels Track StarsHighway 35 World RaceHeritageHot Wheels idHot Wheels RacingMario KartNostalgic BrandsPop Culture Premium Collector SetsPro Racing (Team Transporters)Replica EntertainmentRetro StyleSince '68Speed MachinesSuper ChromesTeam Hot Wheels High-Speed WheelThe Hot Ones (2011)Ultra Hots (2006)Vintage Racing


Notable Modern Themed Assortments:
50th Anniversary Favorites50th Anniversary Originals50th Anniversary Throwback • Pearl and Chrome Anniversary Series (201820192020202120222023) • Batman (20122015201820192021202220232024)Cars of the DecadesCop RodsEaster Eggsclusives • Easter (2013201420152017)Fast & FuriousFast & Furious Spy RacersFingerboardFire RodsFire RodsFlying CustomsFright CarsHalloween CarsHoliday Hot RodsHW Road Trippin' • HW Winter (2020202120222023)Neon SpeedersRetro Style • Spring (2018201920202021202220232024)Stars & StripesThe Beatles Yellow SubmarineThrowbackUltra Hots Series (2022)

Other Modern Series:
Battle XCustom ClassicsCustom MotorsDropstarsExtreme ShoxxFerrari X-VG-MachinesHot Import NightsHot TunerzHot Wheels SkateLightyearLong HaulersModifightersMonster JamMonster Trucks (Bash-UpsBig RigsColor RevealDouble TroublesMiniMystery TrucksOversizedRev TredzRoarin' WreckersTwisted Tredz)Moto Track StarsMotor CyclesPavement PoundersRacerVerseRacing RigsRapid TransitRoad BeastsRobo WheelsSkate FreaksSnap RidesSpeed CyclesStarships (Starships Select)Super RigsThunder CyclesTrack Stars HaulersTrackin' TrucksTruckin' TransportersVolkswagenWrecking Wheels


Exclusives:
Elite 64HWC.comRed Line ClubNFT Garage

Larger Scale:
1:43 Pull-BacksBatman 1:50 Scale SeriesFormula FuelersHot Wheels ElitePremium 1:43Pull-Back SpeedersStreet PowerTunerz

Miscellaneous:
Collector Numbers 1 - 1121Hot Wheels 1:87 Scale Series

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