NCHWA Redline Central: 1977 Redline Price Guide
1977 is known to all Hot Wheels enthusiasts as the year "The Change" took place. That change, of course, is the elimination of Mattel's trademark Redline tires. The change took place mid-year 1977, but would mark the last time the embossed little red line would be etched into the tires (other than re-makes and replicas in the future, but there are obvious differences between original and replica Redline wheels). It was truly the end of an era, but one Mattel realized had to take place, since redlines had long been out of vogue in the muscle car scene. Since some issues in 1977 were released with both Redline and Basic Wheels, I've annotated as such, in the event it applies to that particular model. The Redline versions are more difficult to find, and appropriately, more valuable. During 1976, the Flying Colors and Super Chromes series continued, and a new line of Gold Chrome cars was also issued. Note: since so many castings were reissued, you may notice the picture is of a past model with Redlines. It was just easier to repeat the picture, as the car is the same, except for the tires.

Note that there are changes to this price list, as compared to 1968-1972. I've eliminated the U.S. column, as everything was being made in Hong Kong, as well as the wheel chart, since non-removable wheels were introduced.

Quoted values are for LOOSE, NM examples. Cars less than NM will obviously command a lesser value than listed, depending on overall condition. Also, since some collectors like to add new replica wheels to replace their beat-up originals, I've added the sizes of the tires to the far right for each car.

Note that the NCHWA utilizes a pricing method called "Star Value©." Instead of specific dollar values, each car will be assigned a Star Value© to indicate rarity and potential price range. There are simply too many variables to place a "set" value on any model, so a range will be used instead to indicate where that particular model may fall on the secondary price scale. A +/- indicates where on that scale the value is approximated, while a number by itself would indicate the value falls in the middle of the Star Value. This is also an easy-glance method to determine rarity; the higher the number, the rarer the car. The value chart will be placed at the bottom of each page

Option: Click the button to the left to download a printable copy of the Star Chart for easy reference (Microsoft Word or equivalent program required for viewing/download). It beats scrolling up and down when you're pricing your cars!
#
Name
Colors
Value
9649
 '31 Doozie
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. Orange body wih removable tan top. Brown fenders and interior, with blue windshield. Metal chassis. 		Orange (Redlines)
Orange (Basic Wheels) 		2
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9647
 '56 Hi-Tail Hauler
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood, and produced in Hong Kong. Orange body with yellow and blue flame tampo on the hood and roof. Chrome plastic chassis and a black interior. 2 mounted black plastic motorcyles on the bed. 		Orange (Redlines)
Orange (Basic Wheels)
 3
2
#
Name
Colors
Value
9638
 '57 Chevy
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood, and produced in Hong Kong. Red body with yellow stripe tampo on the sides and "57 Chevy." Chrome plastic chassis and translucent blue interior. 		Red (Redlines)
Red (Basic Wheels) 		4
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9210
 Alive '55
Previous Castings: Classic Nomad (1970), Alive '55 (1973), (1974), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Chrome body with yellow and green stripe tampo on the side, and Chevrolet logo. For this 1977 version, the hood was cast shut. 		Chrome (Redlines)
Chrome (Basic Wheels) 		3
2
#
Name
Colors
Value
9118
 American Hauler
Previous Castings: American Hauler (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Blue cab with white plastic cargo box. Red, white and blue tampos on the sides, with "American Hauler." 		Blue (Basic Wheels)
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9089
 American Tipper
Previous Castings: American Tipper (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Red cab with white plastic dumper. Red, white and blue tampos on sides, with "American Tipper." 		Red (Basic Wheels)
 1+
#
Name
Colors
Value
7662
 American Victory
Previous Castings: American Victory (1975)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Blue body with red, white and blue stripe tampo on the sides, and number "9". Chrome plastic chassis and interior. 		Blue (Basic Wheels)
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
7670
 Backwoods Bomb
Previous Castings: Backwoods Bomb (1975)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1975 Backwoods bomb, but the body color has been changed to green, with an orange, yellow and black dragon tampo on the sides. 		Green (Redlines)
Green (Basic Wheels)
 2+
2
#
Name
Colors
Value
8258
 Baja Bruiser
Previous Castings: Baja Bruiser (1974), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Baja Bruiser, except the body is dark blue, with yellow, white and red racing tampos and number "711" on the sides. 		Dark Blue (Redlines)
Dark Blue (Basic Wheels) 		2+
2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
6976
 Buzz Off
Previous Castings: Tri-Baby (1970), Buzz Off (1973), (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Dark Blue body with yellow pinstriping on the hood, sides and rear deck. Black plastic chassis. The version with a green and yellow beetle-like tampo has never been found in blisterpack, and may be a prototype. 		Dark Blue (Basic Wheels)
Dark Blue (Redlines, Beetle tampo)
Gold (Redlines, "Gold One" tampo)
Gold (Basic Wheels, "Gold One" tampo) 		4
25
2
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
7617
 Carabo
Previous Castings: Carabo (1970), (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Same casting details as the 1974 Carabo. Light green body with orange and blue stripe tampo on the hood and roof. 		Light Green (Basic Wheels)
 4
#
Name
Colors
Value
9202
 Chevy Monza 2+2
Previous Castings: Chevy Monza (1975), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series. Produced in Hong Kong. No casting changes from the 1976 version. Chrome body with yellow and black striping on hood, roof and rear deck. "Monza" twice on the hood. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 2
#
Name
Colors
Value
7665
 Chief's Special
Previous Castings: Olds 442 (1971), Police Cruiser (1973), Maxi Taxi (1976), Staff Car (1976), Chief's Special (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Chief's Special. Red body with Yellow "Fire Dept" tampos on the sides. Chrome plastic base. 		Red (Basic Wheels)
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9120
 Cool One
Previous Castings: Cool One (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Rear engine dragster-style frame, with metal chassis and chrome plastic motor. Plum body with yellow and white lightning bolt on the nose, with "ZAP". "Cool One" and "Moon" on the front spoiler. 		Plum
 2
#
Name
Colors
Value
9206
 Corvette Stingray
Previous Castings: Corvette Stingray (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series. Produced in Hong Kong. Chrome body with blue, yellow and white ribbon stripes on hood and roof. Metal chassis. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
Red (Basic Wheels, same tampo) 		4
1+
#
Name
Colors
Value
7650
 Emergency Squad
Previous Castings: Emergency Squad (1975), (1976), Ranger Rig (1975)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting details as the 1976 Emergency Squad. Red body with yellow stripe, and "Emergency Unit" tampos on the sides. 		Red
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
6973
 Ferrari 312P
Previous Castings: Ferrari 312P (1970), (1973), (1974) (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. No casting changes from the previous versions, except this model has a plastic chassis. Red body with white and blue stripes on hood and rear deck. White Ferrari logos on the doors. 		Red
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9640
 Fire Eater
Previous Castings:New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. Red body with blue plastic light bar on the roof. Yellow and black fire truck tampos on the sides. Chrome plastic chassis with translucent blue interior. 		Red (Redlines)
Red (Basic Wheels)
 3
1-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9119
 Formula 5000
Previous Castings: Formula 5000 (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Metal chassis and interior. White body with red, white and blue striping, and number "76". Also issued in 1977 Super Chromes 6-pack. 		White (Basic Wheels)
Chrome (Basic Wheels) 		1-
2
#
Name
Colors
Value
9037
 Formula P.A.C.K.
Previous Castings: Formula P.A.C.K. (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Metal chassis and interior. Black body with orange and yellow "P.A.C.K." and number "5" on the nose. 		Black (Basic Wheels) 4+
#
Name
Colors
Value
7621
 Funny Money
Previous Castings: Funny Money (1972), (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Grey body with "Brink's" and Brink's logo on the sides. 		Grey (Redlines)
Grey Basic Wheels))
 2+
2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9645
 GMC Motorhome
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1976
Note: Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. Orange body with white and blue stripe and "Palm Beach" on the sides. Yellow and blue palm tree/sun tampo on sides as well. The Redline version of this model has never been found in blisterpack, and may be a prototype. 		Orange (Redline Wheels)
Orange (Basic Wheels)
 16
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9201
 Gremlin Grinder
Previous Castings: Gremlin Grinder (1975), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Gremlin. Produced in Hong Kong. Metal chassis with a chrome body. Red, green and black striping, with Gremlin logo on the roof. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 2
#
Name
Colors
Value
9090
 Gun Bucket
Previous Castings: Gun Bucket (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Based on a halftrack, this model has a black plastic chassis and twin guns mounted in the back. 		Olive (Basic Wheels)
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
7664
 Gun Slinger
Previous Castings: Gun Slinger (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1975 Gun Slinger, except the front winshield now has a snap-in clip for the gun to rest in. Olive body with white Army tampo on the hood. 		Olive (Basic Wheels)
2
#
Name
Colors
Value
9212
 Heavy Chevy
Previous Castings: Heavy Chevy (1970), (1974), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series. Produced in Hong Kong. Chrome body with dark/light green striping and number "7" tampo on the sides. Metal chassis. 		Chrome (Redlines)
Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 4
3
#
Name
Colors
Value
6980
 Ice "T"
Previous Castings: Ice "T" (1971), (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1974 Ice "T". Light Green body with orange and olive tampo on the hood. White, removable plastic top. 		Light Green (Basic Wheels)
 2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9186
 Inferno
Previous Castings: Inferno (1976), Cool One (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1966 Inferno. Yellow body with purple/red flame tampo on the hood and "Inferno" on the front spoiler. 		Yellow
 2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
8235
 Jet Threat II
Previous Castings: Jet Threat (1971), (1973), Jet Threat II (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Jet Threat II. Metal chassis and a blue canopy/windshield. Plum body with yellow flame tampo. 		Plum (Basic Wheels)
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9183
 Khaki Koolor
Previous Castings: Paramedic (1975), Super Van (1975), Khaki Kooler (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Olive body with white "Military Police", "U.S. Army" and "M.P." tampos on the sides. 		Olive
 2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9211
 Large Charge
Previous Castings: Large Charge (1975), (1976)
Production Run: 1976
Note: Super Chromes Series. Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1975 and 1976 Large Charge. Chrome body with black, yellow and orange tampos. Lightning bolts on the front fenders, and a circuit board on the rear deck. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9643
 Letter Getter
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. White delivery-style body with blue and red stripe tampo on the sides, along with "U.S. Mail" and the Post Office logo. The Redline version has never been found in blisterpack, and may be a prototype. 		White (Redlines)
White (Basic Wheels)
 16
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9185
 Lowdown
Previous Castings: Monte Carlo Stocker (1975), Lowdown (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Lowdown. Gold Chrome body. Purple, yellow and white tampo on hood and roof, with "Flying Low" on the hood. Chrome plastic chassis. 		Gold Chrome (Redlines)
Gold Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 2+
2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9184
 Maxi Taxi
Previous Castings: Olds 442 (1971), Police Cruiser (1973), Chief's Cruiser (1975), Staff Car (1976), Maxi Taxi (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting details as the 1976 Maxi Taxi. Chrome plastic chassis with a black interior. Yellow body with a black, white and red checkered tampo with "Maxi Taxi" on the sides. 		Light Yellow (Basic Wheels)
Yellow (Basic Wheels)
 2+
2
#
Name
Colors
Value
6978
 Mercedes-Benz C-111
Previous Castings: Mercedes-Benz C-111 (1972), (1973), (1974), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Red body with gull wing doors. White, blue and yellow star tampos on hood and roof. Black interior. Chrome base has never been found in blisterpack. 		Red (Basic Wheels)
 1+
#
Name
Colors
Value
9209
 Mighty Maverick
Previous Castings: Mighty Maverick (1970), (1975), (1976), Street Snorter (1973), (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series. Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Maverick. Metal chassis and a chrome body with yellow and blue stripe tampo on hood, roof and rear deck. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 2+
#
Name
Colors
Value
7660
 Monte Carlo Stocker
Previous Castings: Monte Carlo Stocker (1975), Lowdown (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1975 Monte Carlo. Yellow body with blue, white and red racing tampos, and number "38" on the sides. 		Light Yellow (Basic Wheels)
Yellow (Basic Wheels) 		3-
3+
#
Name
Colors
Value
9203
 Mustang Stocker
Previous Castings: Mustang Stocker (1975), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series. Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Stocker. Chrome body, with red/white/blue stars and stripes tampos on the hood and roof. Metal chassis. 		Chrome (Redlines)
Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 5
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9510
 Neet Streeter
Previous Castings: Neet Streeter (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series Produced in Hong Kong. Issued in the Super Chromes 6-Pack. Chrome body with red, white and blue striping and "Oldie But Goodie" on the rear deck. Metal chassis. Also issued in a Light Blue (#9244) paint job. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
Light Blue (Basic Wheels)
 4
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9642
 Odd Rod
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. Metal chassis, engine and interior, with a yellow body and translucent nose. Orange flame tampo on nose. The plum variation is fairly difficult to find! 		Plum (Redlines)
Plum (Basic Wheels)
Yellow (Redlines)
Yellow (Basic Wheels)
 6
6
3
1+
#
Name
Colors
Value
9206
 P-911
Previous Castings: P-911 (1975), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 P-911. Chrome body, with red and blue stripe tampo on the hood and roof. Metal chassis. The Black version could only be found in the "Turbo Blast" set. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
Black ("Turbo Blast", Basic Wheels)
 1
14
#
Name
Colors
Value
7966
 Paddy Wagon
Previous Castings: Paddy Wagon (1970), (1973) (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Paddy Wagon. Dark blue body with plastic roof and "Police" embossed on the sides. 		Dark Blue (Basic Wheels)
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
7661
 Paramedic
Previous Castings: Super Van (1975), Khaki Kooler (1976), (1977), Paramedic (1975)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting details as the 1975 Paramedic, except the body color has been changed to yellow. Red and white "Paramedic" and "Ambulance" stripe tampo on the sides. Chrome plastic chassis. 		Yellow (Plastic base, Redlines)
Yellow (Metal base, Redlines)
Yellow (Plastic base, Basic Wheels) 		2-
2+
1+
#
Name
Colors
Value
9508
 Poison Pinto
Previous Castings: Poison Pinto (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series Produced in Hong Kong. Chrome body with black, yellow and white "Poison Pinto" tampo on the sides. Black plastic chassis and chrome interior. Issued in the Super Chromes 6-Pack. A light green version was also issued. 		Chrome (Redlines)
Chrome (Basic Wheels)
Light Green (Basic Wheels) 		3
3-
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
6963
 Police Cruiser
Previous Castings: Police Cruiser (1973), (1974), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Police Cruiser. White body with black/yellow "State Police" tampo on the sides. Blue dome light on top. 		White (Basic Wheels)
 2+
#
Name
Colors
Value
6972
 Porsche 917
Previous Castings: Porsche 917 (1970), (1973), (1974), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 917. Black plastic chassis, embossed with "P-917". Orange body with yellow, purple and red stripe/#9 tampo on the hood, roof and rear deck. 		Orange (Basic Wheels)
 1+
#
Name
Colors
Value
9207
 Prowler
Previous Castings: The Demon (1970), Prowler (1973), (1974), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series Produced in Hong Kong, with the same casting essentials as the 1976 Prowler. Chrome body with red and yellow Devil tampo on the roof, and stripes on the hood. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 3
#
Name
Colors
Value
7659
 Ramblin' Wrecker
Previous Castings: Ramblin' Wrecker (1975)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting details as the 1975 Ramblin' Wrecker. White body with blue and yellow "Larry's Towing" and shield tampo on the sides. Interestingly, Larry's phone number was removed from this issue. Can't imagine why... 		White (Basic Wheels)
 1
#
Name
Colors
Value
6964
 Red Baron
Previous Castings: Red Baron (1970), (1973), (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting details as the (1974) Red Baron. Red body and a chrome helmet (no black cross on helmet) with a dulled point on top. 		Red (Basic Wheels)
 1-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9507
 Rock Buster
Previous Castings: Rock Buster (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series. Produced in Hong Kong. Dune buggy-style body with metal chassis, and black plastic interior/roll bar. Chrome body with red, white and blue thunderbolts on the side and number "10" on the hood. Issued in the Super Chromes 6-Pack. A yellow version was also issued. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
Yellow (Basic Wheels)
 2-
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
8259
 Rodger Dodger
Previous Castings: Rodger Dodger (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Gold chrome body, with orange and yellow flame tampos on trunk, roof and rear deck. Black interior. 		Gold Chrome (Redlines)
Gold Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 2+
2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9644
 Second Wind
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Speed Racer-type body style. White body with red, yellow and purple stripe tamp on the hood and rear deck. Number "5" on the hood. Black plastic chassis, with black plastic interior. 		White (Redlines)
White (Basic Wheels)
 4
2
#
Name
Colors
Value
9646
 Show Hoss II
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. Based on a Mustang II fastback. Bare metal chassis and engine, with a black interior. Yellow body with red and white stripe tampo on the roof, and horse tampo on the hood. 		Yellow (Redlines)
Yellow (Basic Wheels)
 15-
3-
#
Name
Colors
Value
8261
 Sir Rodney Roadster
Previous Castings: Sir Rodney Roadster (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Removable brown roof, red flames on front fenders, cowling, and rear deck lid. 		Yellow (Basic Wheels)
 2+
#
Name
Colors
Value
9641
 Spoiler Sport
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. Green body with yellow, red and black sunset tampo on the sides. Metal chassis, with translucent blue interior. Two small windows in the back (this will become relevant later, as it was re-issued with one large window in 1980). 		Green (Redlines)
Green (Basic Wheels)
 2+
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
9521
 Staff Car
Previous Castings: Police Cruiser (1973), (1974), Staff Car (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Never issued in blister pack; only found in the 1976 Military 6-Pack. Olive body with white "Staff Car" and "U.S. Army" tampo on the sides. Very difficult to find in decent shape. 		Olive (Basic Wheels)
 22
#
Name
Colors
Value
9208
 Steam Roller
Previous Castings: Steam Roller (1974), (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1976 Steam Roller. Chrome body with stripe/star tampo on the hood and rear deck. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
 2
#
Name
Colors
Value
9242
 Street Rodder
Previous Castings: Street Rodder (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Based on a '32 Ford convertible. Has a metal chassis and grey plastic interior. Black body with orange ahnd yellow flame tampo on the sides. 		Black (Basic Wheels)
 2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9205
 Super Van
Previous Castings: Super Van (1975), Paramedic (1975), (1977)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series Produced in Hong Kong. Same casting essentials as the 1975 Super Van. Chrome body with orange and yellow flame tampo on the sides. Also issued in black (#7649) for 1977. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
Black (Basic Wheels)
 2
1+
#
Name
Colors
Value
9793
 Thrill Drivers Torino
Previous Castings: Torino Stocker (1975)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong, and issued only in the Thrill Drivers Corkscrew Set. Red body with red, white and yellow "Thrill Drivers" stripe tampo on the sides. Black plastic interior and hood scoop. Chrome plastic chassis. White version has blue and red stripes only. 		Red (Basic Wheels)
White (Basic Wheels)
 5+
5+
#
Name
Colors
Value
7630
 Top Eliminator
Previous Castings: Snake (1970), (1971), (1973), Top Eliminator (1974)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Gold chrome body with red, blue and magenta "Hemi Hauler" stripe tampo on the sides. 		Gold Chrome (Redlines)
Gold Chrome (Blackwall) Red AC logo
Gold Chrome (Blackwall) Blue Accel logo
 2+
1-
2-
#
Name
Colors
Value
7647
 Torino Stocker
Previous Castings: Torino Stocker (1975)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Red body with a yellow "23" on the sides, along with various sponsor logos. Chrome plastic chassis with a black plastic interior and hood scoop. 		Red (Basic Wheels)
 3
#
Name
Colors
Value
9648
 T-Totaller
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. Black body, with orange and white "No. 3" and "Your Basic Express Trucking Company" tampo on the sides. Gold chrome plastic chassis and fuel tanks. Black plastic interior. The black version with Redlines has never been found in blisterpack, and could be a prototype. 		Black (Redlines)
Black (Basic Wheels)
 16
1-
#
Name
Colors
Value
9509
 Twin Mill II
Previous Castings: Twin Mill (1969), (1973), Twin Mill II (1976)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series Produced in Hong Kong. Issued in the Super Chromes 6-Pack. Chrome body with red, white and blue striping tampo on hood, cowling and roof. Metal chassis. Also issued in an orange (#8240) paint job. 		Chrome (Basic Wheels)
Orange (Basic Wheels)
 2
1
#
Name
Colors
Value
7658
 Vega Bomb
Previous Castings: Vega Bomb (1975)
Production Run: 1977
Note: Produced in Hong Kong. Funnycar-style dragster. Metal chassis, with a black plastic interior. Orange body with red, yellow and blue "Vega Bomb", "Goodyear" and "Cragar" tampos on the sides. 		Orange (Basic Wheels)
 4
#
Name
Colors
Value
9639
 Z-Whiz
Previous Castings: New Casting
Production Run: 1977
Note: Super Chromes Series Designed by Larry Wood and produced in Hong Kong. Grey body with orange, yellow and blue stripe tampo on hood, roof and rear deck, with "Datsun Z" on the hood. Good luck finding the white version! 		Grey (Redlines)
Grey (Basic Wheels)
White (Redlines)
 2
1
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1 = $15-30 9 = $201-225 17 = $501-550 25 = $901-1100 33 = $2,501-2,800
2 = $31-50 10 = $226-250 18 = $551-600 26 = $1,101-1,300 34 = $2,801-3,100
3 = $51-75 11 = $251-275 19 = $601-650 27 = $1,301-1,500 35 = $3,101-3,400
4 = $76-100 12 = $276-300 20 = $651-700 28 = $1,501-1,700 36 = $3,401-3,700
5 = $101-125 13 = $301-350 21 = $701-750 29 = $1,701-1,900 37 = $3,701-4,000
6 = $126-150 14 = $351-400 22 = $751-800 30 = $1,901-2,100 38 = $4,001-4,400
7 = $151-175 15 = $401-450 23 = $801-850 31 = $2,101-2,300 39 = $4,401-4,800
8 = $176-200 16 = $451-500 24 = $851-900 32 = $2,301-2,500 40 = $4,801-5,200



What Events Defined 1977?

  • The sci-fi movie "Star Wars" takes the world by storm and forever changes cinema
  • Jimmy Carter was elected President of the United States
  • Elvis Presley dies on August 16, 1977 in the bathroom at Graceland
  • President Carter grants pardon to American Draft dodgers of the Vietnam War
  • The Medal of Freedom was awarded posthumously to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr
  • The New York City Blackout lasts for 25 hours and results in looting and disorder.
  • The US returned the Panama Canal back to Panama
  • The first Apple II computers went on sale
  • The NASA space shuttle makes its first test flight off the back of a jetliner
  • "Roots" is aired on ABC, winning top audience figures, 9 Emmys and a Golden Globe
  • #1 Movies of 1977 include: "Star Wars", "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", "Smokey & The Bandit" and "Saturday Night Fever"
  • #1 Songs of 1977 include: "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" by Leo Sayer, "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, "Hotel California" by The Eagles, and "How Deep is Your Love" by the Bee Gees




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