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Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro: Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
Casting info, release history and identification details
The Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro casting debuted in 1983 as toy 3913. The early red version pairs flame sides with blackwall wheels and an opening hood; later releases changed the paint, graphics, wheels, packaging and construction. The full combination—not the ’67 name or color alone—identifies a specific release.
Muncle Mikes · Updated October 13, 2026
Casting InfoLarry Wood’s 1983 retool, toy 3913.
Casting Info: the ’67 Camaro
Hot Wheels introduced its ’67 Camaro in 1983 as toy 3913, a Larry Wood retool based on Chevrolet’s first-generation pony car. The name points to the full-size Camaro’s 1967 model year; the Hot Wheels casting itself arrived sixteen years later.
The red 3913 is the casting’s starting point for collectors: yellow, white, and black flame graphics, “67 Camaro” side lettering, clear windows, a black interior, blackwall wheels, and an unpainted metal base. Both Hong Kong- and Malaysia-marked bases are documented for this release.
This is a separate design from the redline-era Custom Camaro. The ’67 Camaro also changed over time: later mainline versions use a plastic base and a fixed hood, unlike the metal-base, opening-hood tooling seen on earlier issues. Those changes give the family a useful physical timeline as well as a long run of paint and wheel variations.
Variation SummaryFour releases trace the casting from its debut to the 1995 Treasure Hunt.
Variation Summary
The same body has carried flame graphics, commemorative colors, splash tampos, and Treasure Hunt details across its long run. Four releases make that range easy to see: the red 1983 debut, the lime 1983 anniversary Camaro, the blue 1991 California Custom, and the white 1995 Treasure Hunt.
1983 · Mainline · toy 3913
Red body, flame sides, blackwalls and opening hood.
See the 1983 release →
1991 · California Custom · 2103
Metalflake blue with multicolor splashes and Turbo Wheels.
See the California Custom →
1995 · Treasure Hunt · 3/12
White body, orange stripes, orange interior and Real Riders.
See the Treasure Hunt →
1983 · Anniversary · set 5709
Lime-yellow metallic body, black roof, blackwalls and Hong Kong base.
See the anniversary release →Physical DetailsHood, glazing, wheels, and base changes across the casting’s run.
Physical Details
The casting’s low roof, long hood, short rear deck, and first-generation Camaro proportions carry across decades of releases. Its hood does not: early issues have a separate opening hood, while the 2017 mainline retool has a molded-shut hood and plastic base.
Wheels, glazing, and interior color make each release feel different even when the body shape stays the same. The 1983 debut wears blackwall wheels; the 1995 Treasure Hunt pairs its white-and-orange decoration with rubber-tire Real Riders. Window tint and interior color also vary, so the view through the glass can be as identifying as the side graphics.
On loose examples, the hood edge, roof corners, grille, and wheel openings are common places to see paint loss. Worn flame edges or missing side lettering can change the look of the early red issue, while replacement wheels, fresh paint, or added graphics may indicate a custom rather than a factory variation.
Packaging DetailsCard artwork and toy markings place each car in its release.
Packaging Details
The package helps place a Camaro in its release history, but a loose car displayed beside a card is not proof that they were sold together. The toy number, printed series, and the car’s own decoration and wheels should tell the same story.
This guide’s gallery brings together the 3913 New Model card, the international California Custom 2103 package, and the 15th Anniversary 5709 set. The 1995 Treasure Hunt reference is shown loose. Card and blister condition belong to the package; they do not describe the paint or wheels of the car inside. A base copyright date records tooling or production information, not necessarily the release year.
Condition checks and like-for-like sale research.
Notable ReleasesThe debut, anniversary set, California Custom and Treasure Hunt.
FAQClear answers on casting, toy year and variations.
Related ModelsBrowse the MM variation web by year.
Buying & Value — Collector Reference
Compare the exact release and condition
The ’67 Camaro has too many distinct releases for one price to describe the casting. A useful comparison starts with the same issue: body finish, tampos, wheels, interior, base, and package should all line up before a completed sale is treated as a reference.
Loose condition centers on paint and tampo wear, straight axles, wheel faces, and signs of opening or modification. Carded condition adds the blister seal, card, and any protective case. A custom with replacement wheels or paint belongs in its own comparison, apart from factory variations.
For early cars, the underside can add important context: both Hong Kong and Malaysia base markings are recorded for the red 3913, and a copyright date alone does not establish when that example was released. Similar-looking cars can represent different years, packages, or tooling generations.
Notable Releases
Four releases that show the casting’s range
1983 · Mainline · 3913. The debut-era red car wears yellow, white, and black flames, “67 Camaro” side lettering, clear windows, a black interior, blackwalls, and an unpainted metal base. Hong Kong- and Malaysia-marked bases are both documented.
1983 · 15th Anniversary · set 5709. This commemorative release trades the flames for lime-yellow metallic paint and a black roof. It has blackwall wheels and a Hong Kong base, and came in the 15th Anniversary Belt Buckle 3-Pack.
1991 · California Custom · 2103. Metallic blue paint and white, pink, and light-green splash graphics give this issue a busier look than the early Camaro. Turbo Wheels and a red interior add to the California Custom character; the windshield logo placement varies.
1995 · Treasure Hunt · 3/12. White paint, orange hood and trunk stripes, an orange interior, Real Riders, and an unpainted metal Malaysia-marked base make this one of the easiest early releases to recognize. It is collector number 355 and toy 13351.
Together these four examples show why the casting name alone is not enough: the ’67 Camaro can be an early blackwall, a commemorative pack car, a graphic-heavy California Custom, or a Treasure Hunt with rubber tires.
’67 Camaro — Frequently Asked Questions
’67 Camaro collector FAQs
When did the Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro debut?
The casting debuted in 1983 as toy 3913. Its name refers to the full-size Chevrolet Camaro’s 1967 model year; a date molded into the base can be different from the toy’s release year.
Is the ’67 Camaro the same casting as the Custom Camaro?
No. They are separate Hot Wheels designs with different histories. The Custom Camaro is the redline-era casting; the ’67 Camaro arrived as a later Larry Wood retool.
What identifies the 1995 Treasure Hunt?
The combination is white paint, orange hood and trunk stripes, an orange interior, Real Riders, and matching 1995 Treasure Hunt packaging. Its toy number is 13351 and its collector number is 355.
Does every ’67 Camaro have an opening hood?
No. Earlier tooling has an opening hood, while the 2017 mainline retool has a fixed hood and plastic base.
Why do early red 3913 bases say Hong Kong or Malaysia?
Both country markings are documented for the early red release. The base marking is a production detail; it belongs alongside the car’s other features rather than being inferred from its paint or card.
MM ’67 Camaro Variation Web
Collecting Terms, Sources & Model References
Collecting terms
Casting: the underlying model tooling and body design. Variation: a documented release distinguished by paint, graphics, wheels, interior, base or packaging. Toy number: the release identifier, such as 3913 or 13351. Blackwall: a wheel with a black tire sidewall and no printed tire lettering. Real Riders: Hot Wheels wheels with rubber tires.
Sources & References
- Hot Wheels Wiki — ’67 Camaro casting history and release table
- Hot Wheels Newsletter digital catalog — toy 3913 Hong Kong and Malaysia records
- South Texas Diecast — 1983 ’67 Camaro release details
- HWtreasure — 1995 Treasure Hunt, number 355 / 3 of 12
- Mattel historical vehicle list — 1995 toy number 13351
- Muncle Mikes ’67 Camaro variation guides linked above