Hot Wheels Complete Casting List of Cars - 1973
Hot Wheels Castings — 1973
1973 is a transitional year — a short enamel-era run with smaller production and scarce finishes. This list documents 1973 debut castings, enamel and metal-flake color notes, and variant cues to help collectors identify scarce enamel examples, limited promo runs, and early post‑Spectraflame reissues for accurate cataloging and marketplace listings.
| Title | Year | Colors (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| Double Header | 1973 | Enamel finishes; muted house paints with simple tampo details |
| Superfine Turbine | 1973 | Metal-flake enamels and silver accents; low-production colorways |
| Sweet 16 (1973 reissue) | 1973 | Reissued classics in enamel paints; softer tones than Spectraflame |
| Police Cruiser | 1973 | Enamel white/black service liveries with simple badge tampos |
| Show Off | 1973 | Enamel candy shades and bold graphic tampos; scarce runs |
| Mercedes 280SL | 1973 | Classic two-tone enamel; muted metallic trims |
| Dune Daddy | 1973 | Sand and tan enamel palettes with bright accent tampos |
| Alive '55 | 1973 | Retro enamel two-tone finishes; pastel runs common |
| Street Snorter | 1973 | Muted enamel lacquers with racing-style tampos; low-production variants |
| Porsche 917 (1973) | 1973 | Enamel racing liveries; pale house-paint finishes with number tampo |
| Other 1973 Castings (select) | 1973 | Various enamel and metal-flake finishes; short runs and promo variants |