When it comes to one of the most popular toys to ever roam the world, the Hot Wheels diecast cars are among some of the most recognizable ever made. There is no doubt that you have been in the grocery store or just about any other type of store and seen the little blue rack of cars which usually retail for around one dollar. This same price has remained true to these cars for the last few decades, and a whole generation grew up buying and collecting these cars. The Hot Wheels brand has evolved a lot over the past sixty years, and one of the brands strongest attributes is the fact that the cars are so unique.

No two Hot Wheels are the same, and every series adds something new to the mix. You have everything from production cars, concept cars, and theme cars that have been designed by Hot Wheels for a certain set. The amount of different cars is absolutely stunning, and many of these cars have exploded in value. The Hot Wheels brand is a very carefully thought out brand, and finding which cars might be the most valuable can take years of research. There have been many different vehicles in the series that have been released over the past few decades, and this is what has made the Hot Wheels brand have the longevity that it has. We are going to be taking a look at some of the rarest Hot Wheels cars in the world, and how much they are worth.

25 1968 White Custom Camaro

Perhaps known as one of the rarest Hot Wheels models in the world, the 1968 White Custom Camaro is perhaps known as one of the rarest to be found. Half of this is due to the fact that the model is actually a prototype, and although there were various 1968 Camaro Hot Wheels that were manufactured around this time, the white one was among the rarest and was never actually put into production. This rare prototype would be an awesome find for any collector who wanted this one-of-a-kind Hot Wheels in their collection.

24 1970 Red Baron With White Interior

Looking for a real blast from the past that will net you some serious greenbacks? Well, take a look at the 1970 Red Baron with White Interior. This one of a kind Hot Wheels is among the rarest in the world, and with good reason. The 1970 Red Baron with White Interior was part of a ten car series, and the model is worth a whopping $3,000. This is a remarkable price to pay for a toy that has traditionally retailed for a buck, and we can’t help but wonder how this tiny little toy car became such a rarity.

23 1995 Collector Number 271 Funny Car

The nineties were a great time for the automotive industry, and an even better time for the Hot Wheels brand which was greatly expanding with all kinds of new toy cars. The sport of NHRA drag racing had increased dramatically in popularity with the release of the GM F-Body cars, and thus the 1995 Collector Number 271 Funny Car was erected to celebrate this. There are only a few of these in existence and the average sales price is $2,499.00, which is a small price to pay for a piece of history.

22 1970 Ed Shaver Custom AMX

The original Hot Wheels line was known as the Redline, and one of the more rare models was known as the 1970 Ed Shaver Custom AMX. With an initial production of three units this one of a kind blue coupe is among the most highly coveted Hot Wheels that you can buy, and with a soaring valuation this tends to be one of the more rare Hot Wheels models that rolled off the shelve. There has not been a reproduction of the 1970 Ed Shaver Custom AMX, which goes to show you just how rare the car is. (Collectors Weekly)

21 1974 Blue Rodger Dodger

Another rarity in the Hot Wheels world is the 1974 Blue Rodger Dodger, and the toy is so rare in fact that there are only about seven of them in existence. With a pricey value of $8,000.00 this is an expensive proposition, but if you are serious about your Hot Wheels collection this little blue sports car is a must have for any collector. The 1974 Blue Rodger Dodger stands out as one of the rarest and probably the coolest Hot Wheels cars to have been produced.

20 1969 “Cheetah” Base Python (Hong Kong)

Rare Hot Wheels cars are few and thin, and the cars that were manufactured in Hong Kong are among some of the rarest. The 1969 “Cheetah” base Python is a car that has “Hong Kong” stamped on the bottom, and that is what makes it among one of the rarest. The 1969 “Cheetah” base Python cars are known for their distinct blue tinted windows, and this is how you can tell these cars apart from the later revisions which are less rare than the first sixteen variations of the car.

19 1968 Hot Pink Beatnik Bandit

Easily one of the pricer classic Hot Wheels cars on this list, the 1968 Hot Pink Beatnik Bandit is just about as hard to find as it is to pony up the money to buy one. You can find these rare variations online for nothing less than $130.00, and that is a fair estimate for one of these cars opened and unboxed. The 1968 Hot Pink Beatnik Bandit was one of the original sixteen cars to have been produced, and that is what made it so rare.

18 1970 “Mad Maverick” Base Mighty Maverick

We can’t even begin to mention how rare the 1970 “Mad Maverick” base Mighty Maverick is, and that is because we really want one bad. This rare car is another one of the classic Hot Wheels cars of the seventies, and it was based on the actual Ford Maverick car. The 1970 “Mad Maverick” base Mighty Maverick has a one of a kind model that was also produced in Hong Kong, and these rare models can be differentiated by the difference in the roof shape.

17 1969 Pink Rear-Loading Volkswagen Beach Bomb

This was on the hit TV show Pawn Stars and valued at a whopping $150,000.00. The 1969 Pink Rear-Loading Volkswagen Beach Bomb is among the rarest of all Hot Wheels models in the world, and one of the most expensive. There are only two that are known in existence, and the one-of-a-kind car features notable additions such as removable surf boards in the rear hatch and a number of other touches that make us want this little toy car pretty badly.

16 40th Anniversary Diamond Encrusted Otto

Have you ever wanted a blinged-out Hot Wheel? Well, most of us have not. But the 40th Anniversary Diamond Encrusted Otto is a special edition car that was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the brand. The 40th Anniversary Diamond Encrusted Otto has a retail price of $140,000.00, which is a whopping price to pay for a piece of history that you can never play with or actually enjoy. Unless, of course, you want all of the diamonds to fall off; then we say go for it.

15 1970 Ambulance

Looking to think vintage? The 1970 Ambulance is one of the rarer Hot Wheels models to have hit the market, and there are not a lot of these interesting looking little cars around. The 1970 Ambulance was available in green and pink, just to name a few of the models that were available and the prices of these little toy cars can increase dramatically depending on what one you are looking for. The 1970 Ambulance will definitely go down as one of the more memorable Hot Wheels models to hit the market.

14 1975 Chevy Monza 2+2

During the seventies GM decided to try and make a new muscle car that was fuel efficient and would be sold alongside the Camaro, and that car was the Chevy Monza 2+2. To commemorate this car Mattel also set out to make a one of a kind Hot Wheels toy, and this is also one of the rarer Hot Wheels toys to have hit the market. If you manage to find one in green or orange, the little toy can retail for as much as $500. Still, this is a pretty rare little Hot Wheels that would look great in any collection.

13 2000 Seared Tuner

When the Fast And The Furious franchise came out, all of a sudden there was a huge influx of aftermarket tuner shows and video games that flooded the market. Everyone wanted to upgrade their vehicles beyond belief and Mattel jumped onto this craze with the Hot Wheels 2000 Seared Tuner. With the bright yellow paint job and the signature style of the tuner cars from this period, the 2000 Seared Tuner was a one of a kind Hot Wheels that still holds value to this day.

12 1971 Cockney Cab

Part of the original Redline series, the 1971 Cockney Cab was a metallic green Hot Wheels that really set the bar for what the Toy maker would create. We really like how the 1971 Cockney Cab is one of the original Redline Hot Wheels but the value is not crazy expensive, with the average car ranging around $249.00. The 1971 Cockney Cab was available in Metallic green and a Metallic pink color, both of which were pretty cool to look at and enjoy.

11 1976 Gun Bucket

When Mattel begun to expand the Hot Wheels line in the seventies there were quite a few interesting models that have come across the spectrum, and one of the most notable cars that you never really hear anything about was the 1976 Gun Bucket. In terms of a unique Hot Wheels design, the 1976 Gun Bucket really stands out, showing that Mattel was going for more of an action figure direction with their newer Hot Wheels cars at the time, and this is pretty cool.

10 1994 Killer Copter

The nineties were a great time to be a Hot Wheels collector, as there were many new sets and cars that were being released at the time. Perhaps one of the most recognizable to the discerning collector is the 1994 Killer Copter, which is known for its color changing paint job and relative rarity. The 1994 Killer Copter was part of the Hot Wheels Color FX set that debuted in 1994, and the set managed to become one of the most popular to this day. An out of the box 1994 Killer Copter can be found for under $20.00, but to find one in the packaging is quite the task.

9 1975 Backwoods Bomb

There is always that one Hot Wheels model that combines the culture at the time with a model that captivates the young children and the collectors who enjoy these diecast cars, and the 1975 Backwoods Bomb is perhaps one of the most recognizable Hot Wheels ever. This unique truck is quite rare, and will set you back around $200.00 when it comes time to obtain one. The 1975 Backwoods Bomb was produced in a series of colors, but the most notable is the green model with the brown camper shell.

8 2001 Fright Bike

As the Hot Wheels brand moved into the new millennium, the cars begin to take on a new life with bold new styling and even an online racing website that was known as Planet Hot Wheels. For anyone who grew up around this time I’m sure that we all remember going onto Planet Hot Wheels and trying to race our friends, back when the lag was horrible for PC Gaming online. The 2001 Fright Bike holds it value quite well, as finding one will set you back around $100.00, and even more so if you manage to stumble across a first edition.

7 1975 American Victory

Known as the Speed Machines series, the 1975 American Victory was a one of a kind Hot Wheels model that came in a selection of three different colors. The average value for the 1975 American Victory can range from $17.86 to all the way up to $100.00, and this is a pretty penny to pay for the one of a kind Hot Wheel. Most of the cars from the American Victory set were quite rare, and we like how the one of a kind car really separates itself from the other cars of this era and series.

6 1972 Funny Money

The Brinks truck has long been a staple of the banking business, and Hot Wheels decided to bring this to life with their 1972 Funny Money toy car. The 1972 Funny Money had a distinct solid grey color, and this is what gave the Hot Wheels its signature style. The 1972 Funny Money is among one of the rarest Hot Wheels to come across, so naturally the distinct little car is known for its one of a kind style and interesting design. The 1972 Funny Money was made in Hong Kong and retails for around $47.00 on most second-hand markets.