MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
Lotus Type 49 — 2025 HYX18
Red, gold and white give the Lotus a completely different presence from the green cars. HYX18 wears number 5 and Team Lotus markings, with a white driver visible in the open cockpit.
- Release year
- 2025
- Series
- HW Race Day 8/10
- Toy code
- HYX18
- Body color
- Red
What to look for
The 2025 card calls the car ’68 Lotus Type 49. It is number 193/250 and HW Race Day 8/10, with yellow-tinted glazing, four-spoke wheels and a white metal base.
Release details
| Body | Red with gold and white Team Lotus livery |
|---|---|
| Race number | 5 |
| Driver / base | White / white metal |
| Wheels | Four-spoke L4 |
| Card | 2025 ’68 Lotus Type 49; 193/250 |
This release and its companions
Choosing one for your collection
Look closely at the gold line and the number circles. Small printing losses stand out against the red body.
Check the exposed engine and front axle alignment. The photograph shows the loose model clearly; a packaged purchase should also include a view of the actual ’68 card.
Collector questions
Is this sold under the ’67 name on its 2025 card?
The 2025 HYX18 card uses ’68 Lotus Type 49. It remains part of the casting family covered in this guide.
Browse the MM shop
Browse MM’s loose Hot Wheels and finished customs for more cars to add to your display. These are broader collections; check each shop listing for its exact model, scale and condition.
