MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1973 Honda Civic Custom — 2024 HRV85
Burnt red paint, small bright wheels and restrained trim give HRV85 a road-car look. The body has no large racing number competing with the widened arches and driving lights.
- Release year
- 2024
- Series
- Car Culture: Japan Historics 4 — 4/5
- Toy code
- HRV85
- Body color
- Burnt Red
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 1973 Honda Civic Custom — 2024 HRV85 |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Series | Car Culture: Japan Historics 4 — 4/5 |
| Toy/product code | HRV85 |
| Scale | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Physical Details
| Body color | Burnt Red |
|---|---|
| Documented identification cues | Metal base; MicroRR8SP Real Riders; detailed trim |
| 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 | HRV85 |
| Regional differences | Not documented in the reviewed references |
What to look for
Japan Historics 4 introduces a die-cast chassis for this premium release. That chassis change is not the debut of the Civic Custom body, which already appeared in 2023.
Release details
| Identification cues | Metal base; MicroRR8SP Real Riders; detailed trim |
|---|
Variation Summary
Choosing one for your collection
Check the tiny wheel spokes and front light details; their small size makes wear hard to judge in a distant blister photo.
Collector questions
Was Japan Historics the casting debut?
No. The Civic Custom appeared in 2023. HRV85 brought a metal chassis to the premium release.
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