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Sticks Redline Garage – The Torero
This month’s article was the subject of a resent conversation with fellow Redline collector, Mike Reardon. Mike was recently doing some remodeling work on a house when he discovered an old 1960’s publication. Within the pages was an article that featured the Dodge Charger III concept car (see image below). Sure enough Mike thought the [...]
SUMMER SMASH 2: Joe Kelly Jr. & Bob Stickels
Joe Kelly Jr. from The Car Room Magazine had a great conversation about Hot Wheels Redlines and Redline restorations with Connecticut Valley Diecast Vice President, Bob Stickels. Yes, indeed – the same Bob from “Sticks Redline Garage” here on DiecastAUDIO. Enjoy! Thanks again to Ralph Riccardi for manning the camera and all the great editing!
Stick’s Redline Garage – The TNT Bird
When one thinks of the Redline Spoiler series, the TNT Bird has to stand out as one of the most unusual casting ever produced. Based off the 1967-1970 Ford Thunderbird, and working off the 1968 Hot Wheels Custom T-Bird casting, this car was significantly re-styled and re-proportioned by Ira Gilford. It has an exposed metal [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Maverick
Can you think of a better way to feature a Redline drag car then with the real deal? A 1-to-1 racing machine. Dan Spaudling of Harrisville, Rhode Island has such a ride. Some of you know Dan from the Hot Wheels events from coast to coast, but he’s also a weekend drag racing ace. Dan [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Silhouette
In the last Stick’s Redline Garage post I focused on The Python. Bill Cushenbery also built a sister car to the Python. That futuristic concept roadster was called the “Silhouette.” The Silhouette premiered in January 1963 at the San Mateo Autorama, and by 1969 it became a Hot Wheels casting. It was probably the most [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Python
The Python, originally labeled the “Cheetah,” was modeled after the fully functioning Car Craft Dream Rod show car built by Bill Cushenbery. Rumor has it that the name change was needed since Car Craft Magazine and Cushenbery would not release licensing rights to Mattel. Slight modifications were made by the Hot Wheels design staff for [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Heavyweights (Part 1)
Mattel’s Heavyweights were introduced in 1970 and encapsulate one of the most unique looking concepts in the redline series. They were futuristic trucks designed by Ira Gilford and came with wrap around windshields and featured really cool functioning body parts. Some were issued in a two-part cab and trailer combination, a first for Hot Wheels [...]
