1982 Hot Wheels Casting List and Identification Reference
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Use this 1982 Hot Wheels reference to locate a documented casting, historical model code and program. The table keeps program-specific entries distinct while grouping the source’s physical variations under their shared identity.
Use the model code and program together when researching the documented early-1980s vehicles. A familiar casting can continue across several years, and its original debut date does not establish the year of a loose example.
Documented 1982 model-code and program entries; physical variations are grouped, and broader annual coverage remains under review.
94 documented model/code/program entries. This count is not the number of unique castings or every physical car released worldwide in 1982.
The list is a source-backed research register, not a claim that every global annual release is reconciled. Carryovers, regional releases and variations absent from the cited reference still require separate evidence.
Four-digit model or item references are not modern annual collector positions. Repeated casting names can be legitimate when a different program or product code identifies a separate entry.
1982 documented casting and program reference
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| Historical model no. | Casting | Series / program | Identification notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3252 | '35 Classic Caddy | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1696 | '37 Bugatti | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1132 | 3-Window '34 | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1131 | '40's Woodie | 1982 Hot Wheels Hi-Rakers | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 5179 | '55 Chevy | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 9647 | '56 Hi-Tail Hauler | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 9638 | '57 Chevy | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | — |
| 2013 | '57 T-Bird | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 2103 | '57 T-Bird | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1699 | Airport Rescue | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | — |
| 3258 | Aries Wagon | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 8258 | Baja Bruiser | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 5272 | Battle Tank | 1982 Hot Wheels Megaforce Series | — |
| 1690 | Bronco 4-Wheeler | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 2509 | Bywayman | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1698 | Cadillac Seville | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 9205 | California Crusin' | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 5182 | Camaro Z-28 | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1691 | Cannonade | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1172 | CAT Bulldozer | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | — |
| 1171 | CAT Dump Truck | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | — |
| 1168 | CAT Forklift | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | — |
| 1173 | CAT Wheel Loader | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1693 | Chevy Citation | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1693 | Chevy Citation | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | — |
| 1696 | Chevy Citation | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 3254 | Construction Crane | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 9241 | Corvette Stingray | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | — |
| 9241 | Corvette Stingray | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones 3-Pack | — |
| 3255 | Datsun 200SX | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 5086 | Datsun 200SX | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones 3-Pack | — |
| 3364 | Dixie Challenger | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1133 | Dodge D-50 | 1982 Hot Wheels Hi-Rakers | — |
| 7650 | Emergency Squad | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3250 | Firebird Funny Car | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 2639 | Fire Chaser | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 9640 | Fire-Eater | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | — |
| 2506 | Flat Out 442 | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3253 | Ford Dump Truck | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3257 | Front Runnin' Fairmont | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 2502 | Greased Gremlin | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 2504 | Hare Splitter | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1174 | Hiway Hauler | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | — |
| 2014 | Hot Bird | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3301 | Iron Man | 1982 Hot Wheels The Heroes | — |
| 2012 | Jaguar XJS | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 3259 | Jeep CJ-7 | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3260 | Land Lord | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 9643 | Letter Getter | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 9037 | Malibu Grand Prix | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 5268 | Megadestroyer 1 | 1982 Hot Wheels Megaforce Series | — |
| 5269 | Megadestroyer 2 | 1982 Hot Wheels Megaforce Series | — |
| 3261 | Mercedes 380 SEL | 1982 Hot Wheels The Hot Ones | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3911 | Mercedes 540K | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1700 | Mirada Stocker | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 7644 | Mustang Stocker | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1695 | Old Number 5 | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1692 | Omni 024 | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 7648 | P-911 | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 5180 | P-928 | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 5180 | P-928 | 1982 Hot Wheels The Hot Ones | — |
| 2015 | Packin' Pacer | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 2023 | Pepsi Challenger | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 5270 | Personnel Carrier | 1982 Hot Wheels Megaforce Series | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3281 | Peugeot 505 | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 2021 | Race Bait 308 | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3256 | Rapid Transit | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 9088 | Rock Buster | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 2501 | Royal Flash | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 2018 | Science Friction | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 2019 | Sheriff Patrol | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3300 | Silver Surfer | 1982 Hot Wheels The Heroes | — |
| 2503 | Spacer Racer | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1136 | Split Window '63 | 1982 Hot Wheels Hi-Rakers | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 9641 | Spoiler Sport | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 2020 | Stagefright | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1126 | Stutz Blackhawk | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3251 | Sunagon | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1129 | Super Scraper | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 5273 | Tac-Com | 1982 Hot Wheels Megaforce Series | — |
| 5181 | Taxi | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 7630 | Top Eliminator | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 7647 | Torino Stocker | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 3912 | Trash Truck | 1982 Hot Wheels Workhorses | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1130 | Tricar X8 | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 1125 | Turbo Mustang | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | — |
| 3361 | Turbo Mustang | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 3361 | Turbo Mustang | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 1134 | Turbo Wedge | 1982 Hot Wheels Hi-Rakers | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 2500 | Upfront 924 | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 2500 | Upfront 924 | 1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones | — |
| 1135 | Vette Van | 1982 Hot Wheels | Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example. |
| 2508 | Vetty Funny | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
| 9639 | Z Whiz | 1982 Hot Wheels | — |
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Identify the actual release
Match the body and base before comparing paint, graphics, wheels, glazing, interior and removable parts. A casting may continue across several years; its original debut date and base copyright do not by themselves date the actual release.
For a loose example, inspect both sides, the front and rear, the underside and all wheels. For a packaged example, compare the car and the package independently, including printing, blister attachment and possible resealing. Record repainting and replacement parts as alterations rather than factory variation evidence.
Use neutral photographs and a casting-specific reference to investigate unusual colors or component combinations. Do not decide rarity, original condition or market value from a single photograph or an old catalog price.
The table contains collector reference records rather than offers for those exact historical releases. Shopping links can return later versions, related vehicles and modified cars; read the actual product identity and condition before buying.
Sources and corrections
The references below support the stated scope and identification notes. A source announcement can differ from the final packaged release; unresolved differences are stated above.
- South Texas Diecast: 1982 year reference — The listed year, model names, historical codes and program distinctions support this projection. Historical guide prices are excluded.
For a correction, include the year, the entry number or item code, and a clear source or photographs of the car and packaging. Contact Muncle Mikes
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