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Scale model of an automobile in the "custom" style, the '67 Pontiac GTO , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 8, included in the "2005 Treasure Hunt" series. It is made in Malaysia, possibly in 2005. Metal body painted in metallic dark blue ("Metalflake Dark Blue"), black "vinyl" top. Plastic base with "chrome" finish. Glazing represented in gray tinted transparent plastic. Interior details in black plastic. Rubber tires, "chromed" plastic rims (CDDRR, Chrome Deep Dish Real Riders). No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:63 and the overall length is approximately 3.3 in. About 1.4 oz. This model in the " custom " style, the '67 Pontiac GTO, is based on the 1967 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe. As a note of interest, GTO derives from "Gran Turismo Omologato". I like to think this '67 Pontiac GTO came originally equipped with the L67 Ram Air Quadra-Power 400 Turbo Hydra-Matic ...

Scale model of an automobile, the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 , made by Welly. This example is reference 52229. It is made in China, possibly in 2016. In Portugal, this model is available as part of the series "Carros Miniatura II", promoted by Cofina in 2016–2017. When buying the "Correio da Manhã"  ¹  newspaper, the reader has the option of also buying the miniature. Metal body painted in red ("Cranberry Red"?), two white stripes ("racing stripes") across the hood and deck lid. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels with gray details simulating the rims (7SP). No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:66 and the overall length is approximately 3.0 in. About 0.9 oz. This model, the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454, is possibly based on the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS5 Convertible, equipped with the 7443 cm³ (7.4 L)...

  Scale model of an automobile in the "custom" style, the '57 Plymouth Fury , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 2, included in the "2009 Super Treasure Hunts" (or "2009 Trea$ure Hunt$") series. It is made in Malaysia, in 2009. Metal body painted in translucent copper ("Spectraflame Copper"), white roof. Plastic base with "chromed" finish. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in white plastic. Rubber tires, "chromed" plastic rims (RR5SP). No suspension. License plate "BRENDON". The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3.2 in. About 1.2 oz. This model in the " custom " style, the '57 Plymouth Fury, seems to combine details of both the 1957 and 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Fury 2-door Hardtop Coupes. Curiously, none of those versions feature "B" pillars. In fact, in an article published by Brad on the "ORANGE TRACK DIECAST" ...

Scale model of an automobile, the 1967 Pontiac Firebird , made by Welly. This example is reference 52358. It is made in China, possibly in 2016. In Portugal, this model is available as part of the series "Carros Miniatura III", promoted by Cofina in 2017. When buying the "Correio da Manhã" ¹ newspaper, the reader has the option of also buying the miniature. Metal body painted in metallic blue. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with the rearview mirror molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels with gray details simulating the rims (7SP). No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.1 oz. This model, the 1967 Pontiac Firebird, is possibly based on the 1967 Pontiac Firebird 326 HO Hardtop Coupe, equipped with the 5343 cm³ (5.3 L), 213 kW (285 hp) L76 326 HO Pontiac V8 engine under the hood. Top speed was possibly above 120 mph. Since thei...