MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1966 Buick Riviera — 2025 HYW16
Turquoise Mist is the debut color for this low Riviera. The silver hood stripe and small side badges add just enough detail to the broad body.
- Release year
- 2025
- Series
- HW Modified 2/5
- Toy code
- HYW16
- Body color
- Turquoise Mist
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 1966 Buick Riviera — 2025 HYW16 |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Series | HW Modified 2/5 |
| Toy/product code | HYW16 |
| Scale | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Physical Details
| Body color | Turquoise Mist |
|---|---|
| Documented identification cues | Use the exact reference photograph and the release details below |
| Base, interior, windows and country | Not fully documented in the reviewed references unless stated elsewhere on this page |
Packaging Details
| Release format | Use the pictured release and caption; original package details remain unknown when the photograph shows the car loose |
|---|---|
| Toy / product code | HYW16 |
| Regional differences | Not documented in the reviewed references |
What to look for
HYW16 is number 50/250 in the 2025 mainline and HW Modified 2/5. It wears MC5 wheels and a chrome-colored plastic base.
Release details
| Body | Turquoise Mist |
|---|---|
| Series | HW Modified 2/5 |
| Collector number | 50/250 |
| Wheels | MC5 |
| Base | Chrome-colored plastic |
Variation Summary
Choosing one for your collection
Inspect the silver stripe along the hood and the paint at its front edge. A top-down view helps separate glare from a damaged stripe.
Check the wheel rims and low body corners. For a debut-card collection, confirm the New for 2025 packaging shown here.
Collector questions
Which Riviera is the turquoise debut?
HYW16 is the 2025 Turquoise Mist ’66 Buick Riviera, HW Modified 2/5.
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