Last year, Chevrolet debuted the Camaro 50th Anniversary Hot Wheels edition to quite a bit of fanfare. Now, eager buyers will soon be receiving their cars
The Lansing State Journal was on-hand as General Motors’ Lansing Grand River plant cranked out the first few hundred special-edition Camaros. For some background, the Chevrolet Camaro was one of the first Hot Wheels toy cars released in 1968, and also debuted in orange. The 50th Anniversary Camaro received a special shade of “Crush” orange exterior paint meant to recall the classic orange Hot Wheels tracks.
Aside from the unique exterior color, the package, which costs $4,995, adds orange seatbelts, dark taillights, 50th Anniversary Hot Wheels badging and 20-inch wheels.
Todd Christensen, marketing manager for Chevrolet Camaro, said fans have been clamoring for an orange shade to return to the Camaro’s color palette. Though, it’s unclear if the shade will stick around past the special edition’s expiration date. Chevrolet hopes to sell 2,000 to 3,000 50th Anniversary Hot Wheels editions through August. That month, orders will close for good.
Thus far, Chevrolet has received 1,200 orders and the plant has built 400 cars so far. Buyers may add the special edition package to any 2LT and 2SS Camaro.
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Not sure why this package isn’t available in ZL1 form. I saw the Hot Wheels edition at NAIAS. The orange is great but the gray interior with the orange is a knockout. But as nice as it looks, the mean front end and 650 HP of the the ZL1 is a better choice.
One wonders whether Chevrolet or Cadillac would consider using a shortened Alpha platform to build a front-engine rear-wheel drive 2-door.. 2-passenger coupe after Chevrolet introduces the Mid-engine C8 Corvette.
Yes it’s called the corvette!
This color is also available now on the Cruze Hatch.
I thought camaro’s were basically alpha based corvettes as they stand today anyway. the really only have two useful seats anyway. the back seats are COMPLETELY WORTHLESS.
My dog loves the backseat.
Took delivery of my Hot Wheels edition July, 2SS edition with package. Love the car. Just got my little hot wheels in box from GM
Can anyone tell me how many of these Hot wheels Camaros have been produced?
I believe they ended up making 1,676 of the 2018 Hotwheels Camaros in the US.
My Hot Wheels 50th anniversary 2SS is #328 best decision I ever made. Funny story my wife was in I.C.U. in Nevada for 3wks. We had been having problems with our 2013 SS . It is a 7yr. Old car. We needed new tires, rim’s needed to be upgraded, the electrical started having problems, trunk wouldn’t open, tiny was peeling, radio went berserk, besides it was ready for routine maintenance $$$. When I picked her up from the hospital she said, “baby life is to short & tomorrow’s never guaranteed. ” We went straight to the dealership. She had been watching this car for about a year. Champion Chevrolet still had it. She said see baby this car was ment for “Us” It’s still waiting for us. It’s like breathing air for the 1st time. A 2nd chance at life, yes this car brings us nothing but joy (you only live once). You cannot take your money (possessions) with you when you die. Why not enjoy it & live a little, My wife’s exact words.
How did you find out your production sequence number? Thank you.
How can you tell what number the car is as far as production? I have a SS and I would like to know. I would like to know how many SS was made
Randy
I bought one. How do I find out what number I have and how many total have been built?
You will receive a metal plaque from GM with your Name and car’s Production number as well as 2 Hot Wheels toy cars in a nice Commemorative box. There were a total of 1,676 Hotwheels camaros made in the US.
I’m in Canada do I get one also?
I didn’t receive anything from when I bought my Hot Wheels.
I’m in Canada also. In Ontario. Do I get that? I didn’t receive it so far.
It might take a few months to get your box in Canada, I received mine about 3 months after my purchase.
I received my box from
GM. #885 🙂 was like a little kid in the candy store opening the package. Thank you GM for sending. Does anyone know the exact number of hot wheels produced?
I have one straight off of the carrier. I am changing jobs and need a car with a large trunk. I have the box and the car is in near perfect shape. I’m looking to sell it to someone who knows what is and how rare they are.
How many of the 2018 Hotwheels Camaro’s SS were made?
YES ,I HAVE 2018 HOT WHEELS CAMARO CONVERTABLE (love it)HOW DO YOU TELL WHAT OR WHERE IN LINE IT WAS MADE. THANK YOU WESTON A JONES
I received mine shortly after purchase. Mine is #1419. I thought that was really nice.
I’m thinking about buying a 2018 hot wheel edition Camaro very low miles really nice car what are they worth
I purchased mine brand new but never received that box and plaque… maybe because I was not the one that made the order? (I purchased very early in 2019) how can I know the sequence number for mine? anyone know please? I called Chevrolet customer service but they don’t know my VIN is 1G1FH1R71J0165560, thanks
I sent email to GM Heritage Team ([email protected]) and they responded me, my car is #680 out of 1861 total built, so this confirms the total table posted here https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=543393
Hope it helps you all as well.
I keep the hunt of the box with the plaque maybe from the person that placed the order..