1995 Hot Wheels
1995 Hot Wheels Lexus SC400 Maroon: #264 Wheel Guide
The maroon Hot Wheels Lexus SC400 #264 gives you more than one wheel style to choose from. Collector references document the metalflake dark-red coupe with a tan interior and Ultra Hots, blackwall or five-spoke wheels for 1995. Decide whether you want a particular factory configuration, an attractive loose example or a different Lexus for a themed display before comparing offers.
The featured reference photograph shows the Ultra Hots version on a blue card marked 12357 and collector number 264. Photo credit: RGamble, via South Texas Diecast Collectors.
Recognize the maroon car before choosing its wheels
Look for the dark-red metallic finish, two-door coupe body and tan cabin together. The card's model name, item number and collector number help distinguish the photographed release. A dark photograph can make the cabin look nearly black or hide the sparkle in the paint, so compare another angle before deciding that a car has a different interior or finish.
South Texas Diecast and Hot Wheels Newsletter both document the three wheel combinations below for the 1995 dark-red car. Their photographs show why a broad description such as “silver wheels” leaves an important choice unresolved.
| Wheel reference | Visible distinction | What to compare in an offer |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Hots — UH | A broad silver face with narrow radial slots, as in the featured photo. | The face pattern and remaining silver finish on both front and rear wheels. |
| Blackwall — BW | A smaller bright center surrounded by a broad black tire wall. | The center pattern and the amount of black showing around it. |
| Five-spoke — 5SP | Five silver spokes separated by dark openings. | Count the spokes in a clear side view rather than relying on glare through the blister. |
Those references assign some later seven-spoke combinations to different years. Gold wheel faces alone therefore do not establish a 1995 Canadian release. If that exact year or regional package matters to you, compare the complete package and the matching variation reference before paying for the claim.
Keep the item number separate from the release year
The photograph's 12357 is a product reference; 264 is the collector number. Neither is a count of cars made. Mattel's historical Hot Wheels register also lists Lexus SC400 item 12357 under 1996 Speed Fleet, showing why that item number alone cannot settle a 1995 identification.
For broader context, the selected 1995 Hot Wheels vehicle and program list explains the difference between product references and series. Its selected scope does not include this SC400, so use the car-specific wheel and package evidence when comparing #264 examples.
Choose condition and packaging that suit your display
On the maroon body, inspect the nose, roof edges and rear corners for chips that may disappear in a bright reflection. Compare both sides and ask about repainting or touch-ups if the finish is unclear. A darker photograph by itself does not establish a special paint variation.
A loose car lets you inspect the underside and all four wheels more easily. Look for scratches in the windows, worn wheel faces and bent axles. A matching wheel style is useful identification evidence, but it does not prove the wheels have never been replaced.
A carded example adds printed information and the presentation of the blue card. Check the blister, corners, hanging area and seal separately from the car. The featured side view does not establish the condition of the card back or the car's underside. Use the guide to Hot Wheels cards, blisters and protectors when comparing packaged offers.
If you want a car to display loose, browse individual loose Hot Wheels and compare each listing's model, photographs and current availability. The collection includes different castings and releases; it is not a reservation for a maroon #264. Compare total delivered costs only after matching the version and condition you want.
Compare three different Lexus collecting choices
| Model | Identity and finish | Reason to consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Wheels SC400 #264 | Maroon coupe with a tan interior and documented wheel variations. | Collecting the historical Hot Wheels release and its factory configurations. |
| Custom Matchbox 1994 LS 400 | Champagne four-door sedan with gold replacement wheels and rubber tires. | A finished custom with a different body shape and wheel treatment. |
| Era Car LC500 — LS21LCRN60 | 1:64 modern coupe in Nori Green Metallic with a black roof. | A different Lexus design and color for a themed shelf. |
Champagne Matchbox LS 400 with gold wheels
The listing offers the exact photographed custom: one loose car with no original card or blister. Review both gallery views for its condition. “1994” identifies the represented vehicle, not a verified Matchbox release year.
If you prefer a modern coupe, compare the separate Era Car LC500 in Nori Green and black. Its LS21LCRN60 reference identifies that model; it is a separate purchase from the LS 400 and a different car from the maroon Hot Wheels SC400.
Questions before buying a maroon SC400
Does collector number 264 prove the car is from 1995?
No. Collector references include later #264 combinations, and Mattel lists item 12357 in its 1996 register. Compare the wheel style and package together when the precise release year matters.
Are five-spoke wheels automatically worth more than Ultra Hots?
No price ranking follows from the wheel names alone. Compare completed sales of the same configuration, condition and packaging before deciding what to pay. An old catalog price column is not a current valuation.
Is “maroon” a different variation from “metalflake dark red”?
This guide uses maroon for the metalflake dark-red car shown. A seller's color wording or different lighting is not enough to establish a separate variation.
Is the champagne LS 400 another version of this Hot Wheels?
No. It is a four-door Matchbox sedan with a disclosed wheel swap. Choose it for a custom Lexus display; choose the SC400 if the historical Hot Wheels coupe is your goal.
Return to the collector guides for year lists, identification help and ways to organize the cars you own.
