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Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro 13983 (1995 Mail-In): Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The blue mail-in Camaro with white stripes and redline wheels
Hot Wheels introduced its ’67 Camaro casting in 1983. This 1995 mail-in is easy to pick out: metalflake-blue paint, twin white stripes over the hood and trunk, and Real Riders with redline tires. The white interior and clear windows complete the look. The white-and-orange ’95 Treasure Hunt shares the casting and year, but it is a different release.
Muncle Mikes · Reviewed October 8, 2026
Casting InfoThe 1983 Camaro casting and the blue mail-in that collectors sought twelve years later.
The ’67 Camaro casting and its 1995 mail-in edition
The Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro debuted in 1983. The “’67” names the full-size Camaro the toy represents; it does not mark the Hot Wheels release year. This blue-and-white combination followed twelve years later as a 1995 mail-in.
Look for metalflake-blue paint, white stripes across the hood and trunk, and redline Real Riders with gray hubs. A small red Hot Wheels mark sits on the rear window. The seam at the front fenders outlines the opening hood.
The underside reads “’67 Camaro,” “© Mattel, Inc. 1982” and “Malaysia.” The 1982 copyright belongs to the tooling; it is not the year this mail-in was released. The promo is cataloged as toy number 13983, though that number is not molded into the base.
Variation SummaryThe catalog lists a lighter and a darker blue version.
How the mail-in differs from other ’67 Camaro releases
| Release | Recognizable combination |
|---|---|
| 1995 mail-in · 13983 | Blue paint, white hood and trunk stripes, redline tires and gray hubs. |
| 1995 Treasure Hunt · 13351 | White paint, orange stripes and orange interior. |
| 1991 California Custom · 2103 | Blue paint with multicolor splash graphics, red interior and Turbo Wheels. |
The Hot Wheels Newsletter separates the promo into lighter- and darker-blue entries. Both keep the white hood and trunk stripes and Real Riders; the paint shade is the visible difference. The catalog does not list a separate toy number for the lighter-blue version.
Physical DetailsThe hood, wheels and base show how the mail-in’s small details fit together.
Metalflake blue, white stripes and redline wheels
Check the white stripes for chips or touch-up where they cross the hood and trunk contours. The opening-hood seam follows the front fenders, and a small red Hot Wheels mark sits on the rear window. A stuck or loose hood is a condition issue; do not force the hinge.
The Real Rider Turbines use black rubber tires, gray hubs and silver rims; red sidewall lines are visible on the pictured example. Inspect the tires and hubs individually, since wear can differ from wheel to wheel. The base reads “’67 Camaro,” “© Mattel, Inc. 1982” and “Malaysia.” The copyright date belongs to the tooling, not this 1995 release.
The loose example pictured has wear on a front tire’s redline and scuffs on the clear glazing. That wear belongs to this car’s condition, not to the release itself.
Packaging DetailsA second car appears in its printed Hot Wheels bag.
A separate bagged example
The printed bag holds a separate blue Camaro, not the car shown loose and on its underside. Red Hot Wheels lettering identifies the bagged presentation, while the loose views reveal the car’s paint and wheel details more clearly.
A printed bag is part of the mail-in presentation, but a bag alone cannot establish that its contents remain untouched or that paperwork is included.
Condition and presentation both shape a useful comparison.
Collector FAQsRelease identity and base date.
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Buying & Value — Collector Reference
Comparing 13983 examples
The blue mail-in and the white-and-orange Treasure Hunt share the ’67 Camaro casting and the 1995 release year, but they are separate issues. The mail-in has metalflake-blue paint, white stripes and redline Real Riders; the Treasure Hunt has pearl-white paint, orange stripes, an orange interior and Goodyear-lettered Real Riders.
For the mail-in, record whether the car is loose or still in its printed bag. Inspect paint, redline wear and glazing on the car; assess the bag’s printing and condition separately. The Hot Wheels Newsletter lists the promotion at 5,000 pieces.
Mail-In Camaro — Collector FAQs
Collector FAQs
Is this the 1995 Treasure Hunt?
No. The mail-in is metalflake blue with white stripes and redline Real Riders. The 1995 Treasure Hunt is white with orange graphics and an orange interior.
Why does the base say 1982?
1982 is the copyright date molded into the base, not the release year of this color and wheel combination.
Does toy number 13983 appear on the base?
No. Collector catalogs use 13983 for the mail-in; that number is not molded into the base.
Are the loose and bagged cars the same example?
No. The loose-car and underside photos show one car. The bagged image shows a separate example.
MM ’67 Camaro Variation Web
Collecting Terms, Sources & Model References
Collecting terms
Real Riders are Hot Wheels wheels fitted with separate rubber tires. The tooling date is the copyright molded into the base; a mail-in is a promotion release obtained through a redemption offer.
Sources & References
- South Texas Diecast — 1995 ’67 Camaro mail-in entry, toy 13983
- Original loose-car and underside photographs — eBay listing 126936325020
- Original bagged-car photograph — eBay listing 236807027824
- Hot Wheels Newsletter — ’67 Camaro, 1995 Mattel promo entries d and d2; each is listed as LE5000 and baggie-issued.