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2001 Camaro Z-28 — Fossil Fuel 4/4
Toy 50087 is the red Camaro Z-28 listed as 4/4 in the 2001 Fossil Fuel Series and #044 in the mainline record. Its silver Pteranodon side graphic distinguishes it from the purple 2001 mainline release.
Casting Info
The Hot Wheels Camaro Z-28 debuted in 1982 in the Hot Ones range as toy 5182. The casting is 1:64 scale and is associated with designer Larry Wood.
Construction varies across the family: later entries may use different body and base materials. Check each release individually rather than assuming every version shares the early metal body and base.
How to Identify This Release
Match the year, package or series, toy number and finish when recorded. Compare wheel and base details directly, and do not assign unlisted attributes.
Variation Summary
Toy 50087 is the red Camaro Z-28 listed as 4/4 in the 2001 Fossil Fuel Series and #044 in the mainline record. Its silver Pteranodon side graphic distinguishes it from the purple 2001 mainline release.
Physical Details
The documented combination has a red body, black windows, no interior, a black Malaysia base and three-spoke wheels. The silver Pteranodon graphic is printed on the side. Match the graphic and underside details along with the toy number.
Packaging Details
The release is listed as Fossil Fuel Series 4/4 and is also marked #044 in the mainline record. Retained packaging can confirm the series and toy number; for a loose car, compare its body graphic and underside.
Value Research
Compare the red 50087 Fossil Fuel Camaro Z-28 with the same release and similar condition. Keep it separate from the purple 50675 mainline car, and compare loose and carded examples separately. This guide does not assign a price estimate.
Release Details
| Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Casting | Camaro Z-28 |
| Series | Fossil Fuel · 4/4 |
| Mainline number | #044 |
| Toy number | 50087 |
| Body | Red |
| Decoration | Silver Pteranodon side graphic |
| Windows | Black |
Collector FAQs
What identifies this release?
Use the recorded year, finish, toy or pack number and series shown above. Keep uncertain fields open.
How should value be compared?
Compare the red 50087 Fossil Fuel Camaro Z-28 with the same release and similar condition. Keep it separate from the purple 50675 mainline car, and compare loose and carded examples separately. This guide does not assign a price estimate.
Camaro Z-28 Variation Web
Explore the other 67 documented MM records in this family; this page is excluded from its own list.
Sources & References
The release description and physical details are cross-checked against Hot Wheels collector catalog records and South Texas Diecast’s Camaro Z-28 entry.
See the Camaro Z-28 family casting guide.