Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro (1998 Edelbrock): Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide

A ’67 casting with a ’68 racing subject

Collectors group reference 20000 under the Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro casting. The card identifies the real racing subject as a 1968 Trans-Am Camaro, while the toy itself is a 1998 Edelbrock release. These names are compatible: the package describes the subject represented by the decoration, and the casting catalog identifies the model used to represent it.

The model has a black body, metallic-gold roof and a narrow red line along the upper side. A black 13 sits within a white circle on the door. Bright wheel centers and white Goodyear tire lettering complete the visible racing appearance.

The card reverse recounts the history of the number 13 Mystery Camaro, describing extensive race preparation and a later restoration associated with Edelbrock. That is historical package text from this release. Its ownership and racing statements should not be treated as a current status report.

Match the black-and-gold 20000 release

South Texas Diecast records a black China base and Goodyear Real Riders for this release, with number 13 decoration on the sides, hood and trunk. The featured side view clearly shows the door number and tire lettering; it does not provide a clear top or underside view of the actual toy.

Do not use the full-size car photograph printed on the card to infer small details on the model. For a loose example, request separate views of its upper panels, wheel faces and base. A black Camaro with a racing number is not automatically this Edelbrock issue.

Inspect the roof finish, number printing and tires

The difference between the black body and gold roof is a key identification feature. Check the roof edges, window pillars and wheel arches for paint loss. The red pinstripe is narrow, so small rubbed sections can be easy to miss in a distant photograph.

Inspect the edges of the white number circle and the black 13 for wear. The featured photograph includes glare from both the blister and an extra clear case. Reflections can make black paint look gray or hide marks on the body.

The white Goodyear lettering appears on the tire sidewalls, not the bright wheel centers. On a loose example, compare all four tires for matching lettering, wear and fit. Replacement tires or wheels can alter a model’s appearance without indicating a factory variation.

The actual underside is hidden in these photographs. The black China base identification comes from the casting catalog, supported by the package’s Made in China statement for origin. The images do not independently expose the base finish or its molded text. Cabin color and fine base lettering are therefore not transcribed from this card-front view.

The Edelbrock Special Edition card

The blue card has a large Hot Wheels logo above a Special Edition heading and red Edelbrock panel. The Trans-Am Camaro name appears above printed photographs of the racing subject. The small diecast model sits below that artwork in its own clear blister.

The reverse carries a historical account headed with the 1968 number 13 Mystery Camaro subject. Near the bottom it prints reference 20000, a 1998 Mattel copyright and Made in China. It also carries Chevrolet, Hot Wheels and Edelbrock marks and consumer information.

The outer clear shell visible in the gallery is an additional protective case. Do not assume it was supplied with every original release. When comparing sealed examples, distinguish damage to that removable case from creases in the card or separation of the factory blister.

The historical story discusses the full-size race car. Its descriptions of construction, performance and the number of real cars built do not establish the toy’s production quantity. No numbered edition size is assigned to the diecast from that text.