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2006 Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro Convertible J7157 Red Ultra Hots — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide

The 2006 red J7157 is the red Ultra Hots ’67 Camaro Convertible, with orange-and-red side flames, a black interior and redline Real Riders.

Carded 2006 Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro Convertible J7157 Red Ultra Hots, isolated package reference.
Carded 2006 Hot Wheels ’67 Camaro Convertible J7157 Red Ultra Hots, isolated package reference.

What is the J7157 Red release?

J7157 is the red Ultra Hots release in the 2006 Camaro family. Its red body separates it from the two yellow flame-decorated versions, while the package and wheels confirm the exact issue.

2006 J7157: identifying details

Identifier Release detail
Manufacturer Mattel
Brand Hot Wheels
Casting ’67 Camaro Convertible
Release 2006 · J7157
Finish Red
Series Ultra Hots
Interior Black
Wheels Redline Real Riders
Base Unpainted metal · Thailand

J2836 and L0492 are the yellow 2006 Ultra Hots companions. J7157 is red and uses redline Real Riders.

’67 Camaro Convertible variation web

This web connects the red J7157 with the yellow Ultra Hots Camaro releases and the rest of the family. Its red body, orange-and-red side flames, black interior and redline Real Riders distinguish it from those yellow cars.

2006 J2836 · Yellow Ultra HotsOrange/red flames; RR5SP wheels2006 L0492 · Yellow Ultra HotsFlame graphics; alternate wheel issue2006 J2763 · Spectraflame GoldSpectraflame Gold; black stripes2006 J2763 · Spectraflame Blue · black interiorBlack interior; GY5SP wheels2006 J2763 · Spectraflame Blue · white interiorWhite interior; GY5SP wheels2006 J2763 · Spectraflame OrangeWhite interior; GY5SP2006 J2763 · Spectraflame PinkSpectraflame Pink; Classics2006 J2763 · Spectraflame Steel Blue · black interiorBlack interior; GY5SP2006 J2763 · Spectraflame Steel Blue · white interiorWhite interior; black stripes; GY5SP wheels2006 J2763 · HWC Spectraflame BlackHWC set; Spectraflame Black2006 J2763 · ChromeChrome; white interior2007 L0071 · Metalflake Dark Orange · Ultra Hots 11/36White interior; hood vents; Redline Mags2007 L2850 · Metalflake Light Gold · Since ’68 Muscle Cars #5/10White/gold interior; black/silver graphics; hood vents2008 M4411 · Metalflake Blue · Since ’68 Muscle CarsMetalflake blue; whitewalls; tin set2007 K6250 · Metalflake Teal · Walgreens two-packTeal; seven-spokes2007 K6250 · Flat Black · Walgreens two-packFlat black; gray interior2007 K6250 · Metalflake White · Walgreens two-packWhite; black interior2007 L1642 · Metalflake Red · Kar KeeperBlack stripes; red Camaro lettering; redline wheels2007 L1641 · Metalflake Green · Kar KeeperSilver stripes; black Camaro lettering; redline wheels2009 N8952 · Red Summer Racin’Red; number 9; gold five-spokes2011 V3083 · Pearl White · Mardi Gras #2/6Navy and pink tampos; black interior; gold 10SP

Physical details

The open-roof body and opening hood are casting features. J7157 pairs a red body with orange-and-red flame tampo, a black interior and redline Real Riders.

The casting has a metal body and base, a clear windshield, an opening hood and a plastic interior. This 2006 release was made in Thailand. Check the model itself for paint wear, wheel changes and damaged tampo before assessing condition.

Packaging and release context

The package identifies J7157 in the 2006 Ultra Hots range. The model name, toy number, red finish and wheel design distinguish it from the yellow Ultra Hots releases.

Value research

Match J7157 by its red Ultra Hots finish, orange-and-red side flames, black interior and redline Real Riders. Keep it separate from yellow J2836 and L0492 when comparing release details or condition.

Collector questions: Red J7157 Ultra Hots

What separates red J7157 from the yellow Ultra Hots cars?

J7157 has a red body and redline Real Riders; J2836 and L0492 are yellow releases with their own wheel variants.

Which interior is listed for J7157?

The release record lists a black interior.

What should I check on a loose J7157?

Confirm the red finish, flame graphics and redline Real Riders, then note paint, tampo and wheel condition.

Sources and collector references

Release details were checked against the South Texas Diecast Hot Wheels guide, the 2006 Classics Series 2 checklists at 164Custom and HWClassics, and the Hot Wheels Newsletter’s 2006 Camaro Convertible variation record.