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2018 Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro FTX86 Spectraflame Aqua — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
FTX86 is the Originals version of the 50th Anniversary Camaro. Its Spectraflame finish, opening hood, metal base, redline wheels and included collector button set it apart from the white FKV71 retool.
Casting Info
The Originals issue has redline-style wheels, an opening hood, a metal base and a metal collector button. It was made in Malaysia. Reported base/date codes include K46, K47, K52 and L02.
FTX86 represents the anniversary line’s retro-styled Originals treatment: a reflective finish and redline-style wheels alongside the working hood and metal base. It is a different build from the contemporary white FKV71 retool.
How to Identify This Release
Look for the aqua Spectraflame body, black hood and trunk stripes, and 50th Anniversary door emblem. Confirm the FTX86 series card and the opening hood. The matching metal base and redline-style wheels separate this issue from the fixed-hood white retool.
Variation Summary
Spectraflame Aqua finish with black stripes on the hood and trunk, plus the 50th Anniversary door emblem. 50th Anniversary Originals · 3 of 5.
The closest 2018 comparison is FKV71: aqua Spectraflame and an opening hood versus white paint and a fixed hood.
Physical Details
Unlike the FKV71, this Originals release retains a metal base and opening hood. The redline-style wheels are another visible hallmark. Check that the hood opens cleanly and sits flush when closed; bent hinge tabs can affect alignment.
Packaging Details
The FTX86 was sold on 50th Anniversary Originals packaging and included a metal collector button. Check the card code and button together when assessing a complete example. Card condition matters, but the casting details should still agree with the package.
Value Research
Compare only the FTX86 Originals issue, with the button and packaging accounted for separately. Inspect the Spectraflame finish under even light, the stripe edges, wheel rings, hood hinge, base and card. A loose car and an unopened carded example are different comparisons.
Collector Context
The Originals version pairs anniversary branding with retro-style redline wheels and a working hood, preserving a different construction from the contemporary fixed-hood FKV71.
Collector FAQs
Does the FTX86 hood open?
Yes. This Originals release has an opening hood, unlike the fixed-hood FKV71 retool.
What comes with the carded car?
The 50th Anniversary Originals release included a metal collector button. Check for it when evaluating a complete carded example.
What makes the finish look aqua?
The body is recorded as Spectraflame Aqua. Lighting can shift the reflective finish toward blue or green, so use neutral light when comparing photos.
2018 Camaro Variation Web
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Sources & References
- Hot Wheels Collector Newsletter 50th Anniversary Originals checklist; 164Custom release record; 99Diecast FTX86 listing.
- Variation details describe this release only; unconfirmed component claims are omitted.