MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1970 Oldsmobile 442 — 2013 X8176
Pale-blue stripes and blue-chrome wheels make the yellow X8176 hard to confuse with the later Baja Bruiser. The Flying Customs card puts the raised 442 in the 2013 lineup.
- Release year
- 2013
- Series
- Flying Customs
- Toy code
- X8176
- Body color
- Yellow
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 |
| Documented release years | 2013 |
| Series | Flying Customs |
| Toy/product or set reference | X8176 |
| Collector number | Flying Customs |
| Scale | 1:64 |
Variation Summary
| Year / reference | Series | Color and graphics | Wheels | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 X8176 | Flying Customs | Yellow with light-blue stripes and 442 racing graphics | Blue-chrome construction-style plastic wheels | Flying Customs |
| 2019 FYN74 | Car Culture: Desert Rally 1/5 | Metallic maroon with yellow panels, Baja Bruiser lettering and number 263 | Off-road Real Riders | Car Culture: Desert Rally |
2013 1970 Oldsmobile 442 release
This edition has chunky construction-style plastic wheels, clear windows and a dark-gray interior. The unpainted metal base is a separate detail from the brightly finished wheel centers.
Physical Details
| Body color | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Tampos / graphics | Yellow with light-blue stripes and 442 racing graphics |
| Wheel type | Blue-chrome construction-style plastic wheels |
| Base material, color and markings | Unpainted metal |
| Interior color | Dark gray |
| Window color | Clear |
| Manufacture country | Thailand |
| Color | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Decoration | Light-blue stripes and 442 racing graphics |
| Wheels | Blue-chrome construction-style plastic wheels |
| Interior | Dark gray |
| Windows | Clear |
| Base | Unpainted metal |
Compare the closest versions
- 2019 FYN74 — Metallic maroon — Different paint, graphics, plastic-versus-Real-Riders wheels and series packaging.
Packaging Details
| Release format | 2013 Flying Customs card and blister |
|---|---|
| Toy / product code | X8176 |
| Series position | No numbered position documented |
| Reference photograph | Exact release matched by product code, finish, decoration and wheels |
| Regional packaging differences | Not documented in the reviewed reference |
This release and its companion
Choosing one for your collection
Examine the blue finish on each wheel. Rubbing on those high points can stand out even when the yellow body has survived well.
Check that the hood and roof stripes remain continuous. Ask for a top view if the carded angle hides part of the roof.
Collector questions
Does this have the same tires as the Desert Rally car?
No. X8176 uses construction-style plastic wheels. FYN74 is the later Real Riders off-road release.
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