Hot Wheels Auburn 852 · 1996
1996 Hot Wheels Auburn 852 — Gold · FAO Schwarz Classic Collection · Casting Info · Complete Collector’s Guide
This gold-and-white Auburn 852 is cataloged in the FAO Schwarz Classic Collection. The gold finish and Hong Kong base help distinguish it from the black-and-gold Treasure Hunt released the same year.
Identification
| Release | 1996 · FAO Schwarz Classic Collection |
|---|---|
| Paint and trim | Gold and white |
| Wheels | Blackwall (BW) |
| Base / country | Metal · Hong Kong |
| Casting and toy number | Auburn 852 · 2505 |
Collector details
The HWC Garage record identifies this as a separate gold FAO Schwarz Classic Collection release, with a Hong Kong base and blackwall wheels. Keep it separate from the 1996 Treasure Hunt: that car is black and metalflake gold, uses Real Riders and carries collector number #437/590.
Compare the gold-and-white paint, wheel sidewalls and country stamp. On this open-top casting, inspect the plastic fenders, windshield and interior for cracks or missing pieces.
Value Research
Compare only matching FAO Schwarz gold-and-white examples, and account for loose or set packaging, paint condition and complete casting parts.
Explore every Auburn 852 variation
Return to the Auburn 852 casting guide for the family overview and release list.
Browse all 35 confirmed Auburn 852 releases
- 1979 Auburn 852Red · Oldies But Goodies
- 1980 Auburn 852Red · Flying Colors International
- 1980 Auburn 852Red · Mainline
- 1981 Auburn 852Yellow · Brown fenders · Hong Kong
- 1981 Auburn 852Yellow · Dark-brown fenders · Hong Kong
- 1981 Auburn 852Yellow · Dark-brown fenders · Malaysia
- 1981 Auburn 852Yellow · Red-brown fenders · Hong Kong
- 1983 Auburn 852Metalflake gold · Blackwall
- 1983 Auburn 852Metalflake gold · Whitewall
- 1984 Auburn 852White · Whitewall
- 1986 Auburn 852Green · Whitewall
- 1988 Auburn 852Green · Whitewall
- 1988 Auburn 852White · Silver detail
- 1991 Auburn 852Red · Red fenders · Blackwall
- 1991 Auburn 852Red · Red fenders · Whitewall
- 1992 Auburn 852Red · Red fenders · Blackwall
- 1993 Auburn 852Red · Black fenders
- 1995 Auburn 852Chrome · Service Merchandise set
- 1995 Auburn 852Red · Five-spoke
- 1996 Auburn 852Black and gold · Treasure Hunt
- 1996 Auburn 852Gold · FAO Schwarz Classic Collection
- 1996 Auburn 852Silver · American Classics
- 1997 Auburn 852Red · Five-spoke
- 1997 Auburn 852Silver and black · International release
- 1998 Auburn 852Black · Gold trim
- 1998 Auburn 852Red · 30th Anniversary
- 1998 Auburn 852Red · Mainline
- 1998 Auburn 852Unpainted ZAMAC · Convention
- 1999 Auburn 852Black and silver · Pinstripe Power
- 1999 Auburn 852White and metalflake gold · FAO Schwarz
- 2001 Auburn 852White and dark red · Pinstripes
- 2002 Auburn 852Burgundy · Auto Milestones
- 2002 Auburn 852Silver · Burgundy accents
- 2003 Auburn 852Copper and light gold · Final Run · wire-spoke
- 2003 Auburn 852Final Run · Y5

