1987 Hot Wheels Casting List and Identification Reference

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Use this 1987 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 documented model codes to research each named release and its program. Compare factory, graphics, wheels and packaging instead of assigning a year from a general phrase such as "eighties Hot Wheels."

Documented 1987 model-code and program entries; physical variations are grouped, and broader annual coverage remains under review.

64 documented model/code/program entries. This count is not the number of unique castings or every physical car released worldwide in 1987.

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.

Rows whose own source labels assign a different year are not treated as verified entries for this year; those conflicts remain in the research record.

1987 documented casting and program reference

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Documented 1987 model-code and program entries; physical variations are grouped, and broader annual coverage remains under review. · 64 entries
Historical model no. Casting Series / program Identification notes
1473 3-Window '34 1987 Hot Wheels —
2530 '40's Woodie 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Fleet —
1538 '57 Chevy 1987 Hot Wheels Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
5908 '65 Mustang Convertible 1987 Hot Wheels Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
5908 '65 Mustang Convertible 1987 Hot Wheels Classics —
1457 80's Corvette 1987 Hot Wheels —
3338 Assault Crawler 1987 Hot Wheels Action Command —
2542 Baja Bug 1987 Hot Wheels Real Riders —
2542 Baja Bug 1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters —
9544 Black Lightning 1987 Hot Wheels —
5910 Blazer 4X4 1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
5901 Blown Camaro Z-28 1987 Hot Wheels —
1520 Bronco 4-Wheeler 1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
4361 Bywayman 1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters —
1698 Cadillac Seville 1987 Hot Wheels —
4356 Cadillac Seville 1987 Hot Wheels —
1172 CAT Bulldozer 1987 Hot Wheels Workhorses —
3715 CAT Earth Mover 1987 Hot Wheels Workhorses —
3853 CAT Road Roller 1987 Hot Wheels Workhorses Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
7671 Chevy Monza 2+2 1987 Hot Wheels Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
1897 Ferrari Testarossa 1987 Hot Wheels —
1897 Ferrari Testarossa 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Fleet —
3243 Ferrari Testarossa 1987 Hot Wheels Turbo Trax Set —
3287 Fiat Ritmo (Strada) 1987 Hot Wheels Mexico Release —
1458 Fiero 2M4 1987 Hot Wheels —
1458 Fiero 2M4 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Fleet —
1483 Firebird Funny Car 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Fleet —
9541 Good Ol' Pick-Um-Up 1987 Hot Wheels —
2502 Greased Gremlin 1987 Hot Wheels —
1516 Gulch Stepper 1987 Hot Wheels Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
1516 Gulch Stepper 1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters —
1565 Hiway Hauler 1987 Hot Wheels Workhorses —
2510 Inside Story 1987 Hot Wheels —
2541 Jeep Scrambler 1987 Hot Wheels —
2546 Jet Sweep X5 1987 Hot Wheels —
1697 Minitrek 1987 Hot Wheels —
3716 Monster Vette 1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
1497 Nightstreaker 1987 Hot Wheels —
1454 Nissan 300ZX 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Fleet —
1692 Omni 024 1987 Hot Wheels Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
5905 Oshkosh Snow Plow 1987 Hot Wheels Workhorses —
3851 Phantomachine 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Demons —
3292 Renault LeCar 1987 Hot Wheels —
1500 Road Torch 1987 Hot Wheels —
3290 Rolls Royce Phantom II 1987 Hot Wheels —
2501 Royal Flash 1987 Hot Wheels —
3286 Sharkruiser 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Demons Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
2518 Shell Shocker 1987 Hot Wheels Action Command —
9535 Silver Bullet 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Fleet —
2503 Spacer Racer 1987 Hot Wheels —
1512 Speed Seeker 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Fleet —
1486 Split Window '63 1987 Hot Wheels Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
3251 Sunagon 1987 Hot Wheels —
3209 Suzuki Quadracer 1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
4059 Tail Gunner 1987 Hot Wheels Action Command Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
7530 Tall Ryder 1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
9374 Tank Gunner 1987 Hot Wheels Action Command —
1456 Thunderburner 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Fleet —
2540 Thunderstreak 1987 Hot Wheels Real Riders —
3912 Trash Truck 1987 Hot Wheels —
4921 Troop Convoy 1987 Hot Wheels Action Command —
2500 Upfront 924 1987 Hot Wheels Multiple documented color or component versions; compare the exact example.
7296 Wind Splitter 1987 Hot Wheels —
3852 Zombot 1987 Hot Wheels Speed Demons —

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: 1987 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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