Hot Wheels Castings — 1968

1968 introduced Hot Wheels’ original Sweet Sixteen lineup—iconic muscle cars, customs, and futuristic concepts that launched the brand. This page catalogs every 1968 casting, highlighting first-release details, Spectraflame and chrome finishes, common color variants, and notable reissues. Collectors will find concise color summaries, year-of-release accuracy, and identification cues for Redline-era examples. Use this authoritative list to verify variants, compare runs, and optimize your collection or marketplace listings with precise historical data and pricing guidance included.