Hot Wheels – '69 Pontiac GTO


Scale model of an automobile in the "hot rod" style, the '69 Pontiac GTO, made by Hot Wheels. This example is reference 1, included in the "2007 Treasure Hunt" series. It is made in Thailand. Metal body painted in metallic dark blue, with yellow flames coming from the "hot" front. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in black tinted transparent plastic. Interior details in "chrome" plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims (5SP). No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3.2 in (80 mm). About 1.4 oz (39 g). This model, the '69 Pontiac GTO, represents an automobile in the "hot rod" style based on the 1969 Pontiac GTO coupe possibly delivered with the Ram Air IV option, meaning a ferocious 6.6 L (6554 cm³), 276 kW (375 hp) Pontiac "V8 400" engine under the hood. Top speed surely exceeds 120 mph (193 km/h).

This automobile, the '69 Pontiac GTO, is in my collection under the themes "American Vehicles" and "Muscle Cars & Hot Rods". ●

Modelo à escala de um automóvel em estilo "hot rod", o '69 Pontiac GTO, feito pela Hot Wheels. Este exemplar é a referência 1, incluída na série "2007 Treasure Hunt". É feito na Tailândia. Carroçaria em metal pintada em em azul-escuro metalizado, com chamas amarelas a vir da frente "escaldante". Base em plástico preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente preto. Detalhes interiores em plástico "cromado". Rodas em plástico com detalhes "cromados" a simular as jantes (5SP). Sem suspensão. A escala nominal parece ser à volta de 1:64 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 80 mm. Cerca de 39 g. Este modelo, o '69 Pontiac GTO, representa um automóvel em estilo "hot rod" baseado no Pontiac GTO coupe de 1969 possivelmente entregue com a opção Ram Air IV, significando um feroz motor Pontiac "V8 400" com 6554 cm³ e 276 kW (375 hp) sob o capot. A velocidade máxima decerto ultrapassa os 193 km/h.

Este automóvel, o '69 Pontiac GTO, encontra-se na minha colecção sob os temas "Veículos Americanos" e "Muscle Cars & Hot Rods". ● 


1 mm → 0.039 inch  
1 g → 0.035 oz  
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)


Hot Wheels "2007 Treasure Hunt" series

The "2007 Treasure Hunt" series comprises 12 references, including the '69 Pontiac GTO. ● A série "2007 Treasure Hunt" compreende 12 referências, incluindo o '69 Pontiac GTO.

'69 Pontiac GTO1 (1/12) 2007REGULAR EDITION  




Versions and color variants

Numerous versions and color variants. Corrections or additions to the previously described are welcome. ● Numerosas versões e variantes de cor. Correcções ou adições ao previamente descrito são bem-vindas.


  
1 Metallic dark blue with yellow flames, "chrome" interior. 5SP wheels.


● References

Wikipedia | "Hot Wheels"
Hot Wheels Wiki | "'69 Pontiac GTO"   
Wikipedia | "Pontiac GTO"
Wikipedia | "Hot Rod" 
Wikipedia | "Muscle Car" 
South Texas Diecast Collectors | "Hot Wheels Guide - '69 Pontiac GTO"


● How does a "real" 1969 Pontiac GTO looks and sounds like? Check it here, a convertible version, on this video retrieved from V8TV.





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