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1981 Hot Wheels A-OK #2016 — Malaysia Gray Goodyear Tires — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
Metalflake dark red body with maroon fenders and interior, “Early Times Delivery” side graphics, and gray Goodyear tires.
Release identification
The gray Goodyear tire lettering identifies this Malaysia issue. Its metalflake-red body and maroon trim otherwise resemble the blackwall version.
| Series | Mainline · tire variation |
|---|---|
| Toy number | #2016 |
| Body | Metalflake dark red |
| Fenders / interior | Maroon |
| Wheels / tires | Gray Goodyear tires |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Base | Metal; cataloged as ZAMAC |
How to identify this release
The gray Goodyear tire lettering is the defining detail. The body, fenders and interior match the Malaysia blackwall release, so inspect the sidewalls and all four wheels for replacements.
Where this release fits
The A-OK is a Ford Model A-based Hot Wheels casting designed by Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Its 1978 green release, 1981 metalflake-red releases and 1983 Real Riders issue mark the early run before later retool releases. The parent guide brings the casting history and all cataloged releases together.
All A-OK release guides
The links below show the other A-OK colors, wheel versions and collector editions.
- 1978 · Flying Colors · #2016
- 1978 · Oldies But Goodies · #2016
- 1981 · Hong Kong · blackwalls
- 1981 · Malaysia · blackwalls
- 1981 · Flying Colors · #2016 · Malaysia · international card
- 1983 · Real Riders · #4358
- 2008 · Since ’68: Top 40 · M1566
- 2008 · Top 40 set · N4608
- 2009 · Larry Wood 40 Years of Design · P2145
- 2009 · Collectors Nationals · P2193
- 2009 · Brazil Convention · R5520
- 2012 · Boulevard: Big Hits · W4582
- 2013 · KISS Pop Culture · X8342
- 2014 · The Incredible Hulk · BDT13
- 2015 · Super Mario Kart · CFP89
- 2020 · Gold Trophy
- 2020 · Silver Trophy
- 2020 · Bronze Trophy
- 2020 · Sublime Prize
- 2020 · Pink and black Prize
- 2020 · Two-tone red Prize
- 2020 · Orange Prize
- 1981 · Mainline (b3) · #2016 · Malaysia · gray Goodyear tires
Collector FAQs
How do I distinguish the gray Goodyear-tire version?
Look for gray Goodyear tire lettering. The red metalflake body and maroon plastic parts match the Malaysia blackwall car; the tires are the key variation.
What should I check on a carded example?
Match the car to the release name and code on its package, then record card condition and blister condition separately from the car’s paint, wheels and base.
Value Research
Check all four tires for gray Goodyear lettering, then confirm maroon trim and the Malaysia base mark. Compare value evidence only with this tire variation; blackwall Malaysia examples are a different collector record.