Vintage 1971 Hot Wheels Redline Custom AMX II • Apple Green Spectraflame USA

100% Authentic United States Casting • Fully Functional Dual Rear Engine Covers • All Original

📦 Premium Vintage Redline Muscle Car Overview

Up for sale is an authentic, 100% original vintage Hot Wheels Redline "Custom AMX II" muscle car profile. Designed by the legendary Ira Gilford and based on the striking AMC concept car design, this historic 1971 release features a beautifully bright Apple Green Spectraflame metallic paint finish laid over the heavy-duty United States plant base chassis plate.

 Sourced straight from a single-owner childhood estate. Offered strictly AS-IS.

📋 Casting Profile & Specifications

  • Brand / Manufacturer: Mattel (Original Redline Era - 100% Authentic)
  • Casting Model: Custom AMX II (Based on the AMC AMX/2 Concept)
  • Release Year: 1971 Mainline Series
  • Country of Origin: United States Plant (Base stamped 1970 Pat. Pending)
  • Paint Finish: Original Translucent Spectraflame Apple Green
  • Interior / Glass: Classic US-spec White interior cabin styling with clear window glass
  • Hardware Function: Hinged dual black plastic rear engine access hatches function perfectly

🔍 Detailed Physical Condition Report

  • ✅ **Vibrant Apple Green Finish**: The highly sought-after original apple green metallic paint retains its classic bright color depth across the top sections, exhibiting vintage paint toning in areas.
  • ⚠ **Paint Wear & Chipping**: The body panels show honest signs of childhood track play, with minor paint chipping and edge wear scattered along the raised wheel wells, arches, and sharp nose edges, and on the roof.
  • ✅ **Intact Engine Louvers**: The fragile black plastic rear engine covers are structurally perfect and fully functional. Both sides swing open as designed and snap cleanly flush when lowered.
  • ✅ **Functional Roller**: The classic wire axles roll smoothly, performing well as a **good roller**.
  • ⚠ **Wheel Hub & Base Patina**: The original redline wheels display typical play wear, showing minor cosmetic chrome finish rubbing on the silver mag faces. The unpainted metal USA base plate chassis displays an honest, uniform storage patina.

👉 **Collector Buying Note**: Vintage Redlines require visual evaluation. The high-resolution listing photographs capture the exact Apple Green Custom AMX II, rear engine cover operation, and paint wear you will receive. Please zoom in and inspect the image gallery closely to evaluate the precise cosmetic condition yourself before purchasing.

Shipping Information

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