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Hot Wheels De Tomaso Pantera GTS #8818 Metallic Silver — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The metallic silver De Tomaso Pantera GTS is one of the larger pull-back cars in Hot Wheels Action Racers. Its toy number and series name distinguish this release from other Pantera castings and colors.
Release identification
This example is recorded as a metallic silver Pantera GTS from Metallic Paint Action Racers, toy number 8818. The Action Racers body is approximately 1:43 scale and uses a pull-back motor.
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
|---|---|
| Casting | De Tomaso Pantera GTS (Action Racers) |
| Series | Metallic Paint Action Racers |
| Toy number | 8818 |
| Body finish | Metallic Silver |
| Scale | Approximately 1:43 |
| Function | Pull-back motorized |
What separates this release
Start with the package number and color, then compare the logo and decoration. A shared Pantera shape alone does not identify an exact release: the 2440 neon pink car belongs to Neon Bright Action Racers, while #8818 is associated with the metallic-paint assortment.
Collector records also note two Hot Wheels logo treatments on the metallic-silver #8818. Treat the logo difference as a decoration variation until a separate package or toy number is documented.
Package reference
Compare the Action Racers variations
Neon Pink · #2440
Neon Bright Action Racers
Metallic Red · #8818
Metallic Paint Action Racers