The product is a 1969 Hot Wheels Redline Street Snorter in Lime Green, made in Hong Kong. This vintage diecast muscle car is a part of the Hot Wheels Redlines series, with a 1:64 scale model of a Ford vehicle. It features an opening hood and is a collectible piece for enthusiasts of classic cars and vintage toys.

The Street Snorter is a 1973 Hot Wheels "Redline" casting, which is a retooled version of the 1970 Mighty Maverick. It is based on a 1969 Ford Maverick with additional custom body modifications.History and EvolutionPrototypes: The model was originally named "Mad Maverick" during its prototype phase. A very small number of models with "Mad Maverick" cast on the base are known to exist and are extremely rare.Original Release: It was first released in 1970 as the Mighty Maverick, which featured a large black rear spoiler.Renaming to Street Snorter: In 1973, the casting was modified to reduce production costs. The most significant change was the removal of the rear spoiler wing, and the car was officially renamed "Street Snorter," with the new name cast into the base.Distinguishing Features of the Street SnorterTo identify a 1973 Street Snorter compared to the original Mighty Maverick, look for these specific details:Missing Wing: The large rear spoiler is absent, though the glass insert often still shows the holes where the wing originally attached.Paint and Detailing: Street Snorters typically lacked the white roof stripes and black grille/taillight paint details found on earlier Mighty Maverick releases.Common Colors: Released in several enamel colors, including Light Blue, Dark Blue, Red, and Light Green (as seen in your image). Rare colors, such as orange, also exist.CollectibilityThe value of these vintage die-cast cars varies significantly based on condition and color rarity. Used examples of the Street Snorter or Mighty Maverick in "Light Green" or "Lime Yellow" have recently been listed on secondary markets like eBay for approximately $120 to $180.

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