These models were street rods with colorful bodies, pop-off racing tires and exposed plastic engines. They only lasted one year and were packaged with stickers and plastic play accessory, which were a plastic ramp, car jack or engine hoist, which came in assorted colors. The back wheels could be lowered and the engine would pop up. They all have a metal base, blacked out windows, bw and were made in Malaysia.
The package is blue with the Hot Wheels logo and “Super California Customs” on the blister card.
These are valued at $2 – 5 loose mint and between $7 to 15 mint in package with some of the harder variations selling for about $20.
Beach Blaster #9153 – 78mm – 1991
This model resembles a Dodge Charger was issued in metal flake blue with a white, yellow and orange tampo design on the sides and roof and “California Muscle” on the sides. It comes with a car jack.
Big Sur-prize #9378 – 71mm – 1991
This model of a ’55 Chevy was issued in white with a red, yellow and blue tampo on the sides and roof with “California”, “33” and “Muscle” on the sides. It comes with an engine hoist.
Bod-Acious #9628 – 71mm – 1991
Same model as the Big Sur-prize, it was issued in fluorescent green with a pink, dark blue and yellow tampo with “’55” on the sides. It comes with a ramp.
Catalina Cruz #1680 – 72mm – 1991
This model of a ’55 Chevy was issued in white with a red, yellow and blue tampo on the sides and roof with “California”, “33” and “Muscle” on the sides. It comes with an engine hoist.
Cool Duel #9179 – 75mm – 1991
This model of a Ford Vicky was issued in fluorescent lime with a pink and red tampo design on the sides and roof. It has a metal front spoiler and side pipes. It comes with a ramp.
E.Z. Duzzit #1679 – 72mm – 1991
Same model as the Catalina Cruz, it was issued in fluorescent green with a pink, dark blue and yellow tampo with “’55” on the sides. It comes with a ramp.
Jack Flash #9151 – 78mm – 1991
Same model as the Beach Blaster, it was issued in fluorescent pink with a dark blue, yellow and white tampo design on the sides and roof. It comes with an engine hoist.
Laguna Lightning #9157 – 67mm – 1991
This model resembles a Chevy Monza, it was issued in white with green, yellow and pink squiggly lines on the sides and roof. It comes with a car jack.
Mean Machine #1686 – 75mm – 1991
This model resembles a ’80s Firebird, it was issued in bright orange with a pink, blue and dark red design on the sides and pink stripes with blue triangles roof. It comes with a car jack.
a. pink triangles with blue stripes on roof.
b. pink triangles with blue stripes on roof.
Race Ace #9156 – 67mm – 1991
Same model as the Laguna Lightning, it was issued in fluorescent light green with a yellow, blue and red tampo design on the sides and roof. It comes with a ramp.
Scorch Torch #9177 – 75mm – 1991
Same model as the Cool Duel, it was issued in hot pink with a blue, red and yellow tampo design on the sides and roof and “Hot Rod” on the roof. It comes with a car jack.
a. long design on sides
b. short design on sides dark blue stripes
c. short design different light blue stripes
Tubular Tube #1687 – 75mm – 1991
Same model as the Mean Machine, it was issued in fluorescent lime with a pink, white and blue tampo on the sides. It comes with a engine hoist.