Kalifornia Kustoms
In 2006 Mattel created the Kalifornia Kustoms line that was going to feature eighteen models in the $8 price range. The line was discontinued after only 12 of the models had been released. They was dropped in less then a year, mostly due to poor sales and the increased cost of production. Each car came in an acrylic tube display that gave the appearance of the car floating in the middle of the tube, like a ship in a bottle. These highly detailed, multi-piece Hot Wheels castings were designed for the adult collector and featured the 100% castings with multi-parts and classic style paint schemes. Recently these models have seen resurgent interest with new collectors and the prices are starting to rise. All 12 of these models were made in China. Each model had its own style collectible Real Riders. All prices are mint in package. loose mint is around half the package value.
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G7407 ’94 Camaro – blue, clear windows, gray interior. red (front) and white (rear) Real Riders with Goodyear Eagle Tampos. Valued at $20.00
H2984 Karman Ghia – candy purple, white interior, clear windows, silver pinstripe on sides, chrome 5 spoke Real Riders. Valued at $20.00
H2988 ’70 Mustang Mach 1 – metalflake light olive green – black interior, clear windows, black hood and spoiler, chrome 5 spoke Real Riders. Valued at $25.00
J0409 ’49 Merc – metalflake champagne and copper, ivory interior, light tinted windows, purple pinstripe design on hood, whitewall Real Riders. Valued at $15.00
J2807 ’70 El Camino – pearl white, white interior, clear windows, red stripes on hood, details, chrome 5 spoke Real Riders Valued at $20.00
J2811 ’66 GTO – candy blue, white interior, clear windows, silver pinstripe on sides, chrome 5 spoke Real Riders. Valued at $20.00
J2814 ’67 Shelby GT-500 – white, black interior, clear windows, blue stripes on hood, roof and trunk, chrome Real Riders. Valued at $15.00
J2815 ’34 Ford – metalflake red and tan, red and tan interior, clear windshield, red chrome Real Riders Valued at $10.00
J2816 ’51 Merc – metallic red, white interior, clear windows, reverse white flames on sides, chrome whitewall Real Riders. Valued at $20.00
J2818 ’67 Corvette – metalflake red, silver interior clear windows, black stripe and “427 ” on hood, chrome 5 spoke Real Riders. Value at $15.00
J2819 ’70 Firebird – metalflake white, white interior, clear windows, blue stripes on hood, roof and trunk, chrome 5 spoke Real Riders. Valued at $20.00
J2820 ’52 Chevy – matte black with metallic red roof, clear windows, white interior, red and white flames on sides, chrome 5 spoke Real Riders. Valued at $18.00
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The six models that were scheduled but not produced.
’68 Dodge Charger
’70 Chevy Nova
Plymouth Hemi Cuda
Plymouth Superbird
’69 Chevelle
Volkswagen Bug/Beetle
