Hot Wheels Auburn 852 · 1980

1980 Hot Wheels Auburn 852 — Red · Mainline · Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide

This entry covers the red, blackwall Auburn 852 in the mainline program. Its loose body matches the Flying Colors International and 1979 red releases, so original package evidence is needed to identify the program.

Loose casting

Red Hot Wheels Auburn 852 with blackwall wheels, loose casting reference
Red, blackwall Auburn 852 loose casting reference. The loose car does not show which program or package it came from.

Use the package and underside markings to identify the release program. The same visible red casting appears in the 1979 Oldies But Goodies record and the red international and mainline entries.

Release identity

Release 1980 · Mainline
Color and trim Red
Wheels Blackwall (BW)
Base / country Unpainted metal · Hong Kong
Casting Auburn 852 · reference 2505 · 2505

Physical details

The 852 has a metal body and base with separate plastic fenders, windshield and interior. On this release, compare Red and Blackwall (BW) together; the same casting was issued in close color and component combinations.

Check the tire sidewall, molded fender color and underside country stamp. The clear windshield and projecting fenders are common condition points: look for cracks, missing parts, bent edges and rubs at the fender tips.

Value Research

This entry covers the red, blackwall Auburn 852 in the mainline program. Its loose body matches the Flying Colors International and 1979 red releases, so original package evidence is needed to identify the program. Compare completed sales only with matching package and condition.

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Return to the Auburn 852 casting guide for the complete family overview and casting identification notes.

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