1971 saw the introduction of 35 new models.



1971 Mattel Hot Wheels "Redlines"

1971 saw the introduction of 35 new Hot Wheels Redlines, known as Ruote Brucia Pista in Italy. The popularity of the Hot Wheels Redlines led to Mattel adding models to the Gran Toros, Hot Wheels Super Racers line.


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AMX/2, Model #6460

AMX/2 in
spectraflame rose (1).
AMX/2 in
spectraflame rose (2).
AMX/2 in
spectraflame rose (3).

Boss Hoss, Model #6407

Boss Hoss in
spectraflame red.
Boss Hoss in
spectraflame red (2).
Boss Hoss in
spectraflame red (3).
Boss Hoss in
spectraflame green
(with original stickers).
Boss Hoss in
spectraflame green (reproduction stickers).
Boss Hoss in
spectraflame green (reproduction stickers).

Bugeye, Model #5178

Bugeye in
spectraflame magenta.
Bugeye in
spectraflame magenta (2).
Bugeye in
spectraflame magenta (3).
Bugeye in
spectraflame lime/yellow.
Bugeye in
spectraflame lime/yellow (2).
Bugeye in
spectraflame lime/yellow (3).
Bugeye in
spectraflame red.
Bugeye in
spectraflame red (2).
Bugeye in
spectraflame red (3).

Bye Focal, Model #6187

Bye Focal in
spectraflame magenta.
Bye Focal in
spectraflame magenta.
Bye Focal in
spectraflame magenta.

Classic Cord, Model #6472

Classic Cord in spectraflame magenta.
Classic Cord in spectraflame magenta (2).
Classic Cord in spectraflame magenta (3).

Cockney Cab, Model #6466

Cockney Cab in spectraflame
emerald green (1).
Cockney Cab in spectraflame
emerald green (2).
Cockney Cab in spectraflame
emerald green (3).

Evil Weevil, Model #6471

Evil Weevil in
spectraflame red.
Evil Weevil in
spectraflame red.
Evil Weevil in
spectraflame red.
Evil Weevil in
spectraflame blue.
Evil Weevil in
spectraflame blue.
Evil Weevil in
spectraflame blue.
Evil Weevil in
spectraflame yellow.
Evil Weevil in
spectraflame yellow.
Evil Weevil in
spectraflame yellow.

Grasshopper, Model #6461

Grasshopper in
spectraflame rose.
Grasshopper in
spectraflame rose.
Grasshopper in
spectraflame rose.
Grasshopper in
spectraflame green.
Grasshopper in
spectraflame green (2).
Grasshopper in
spectraflame green (3).

Hairy Hauler, Model #6458

Hairy Hauler in
spectraflame rose (1).
Hairy Hauler in
spectraflame rose (2).
Hairy Hauler in
spectraflame rose (3).
Hairy Hauler in
spectraflame blue (1).
Hairy Hauler in
spectraflame blue (2).
Hairy Hauler in
spectraflame blue (3).

The Hood, Model #6175

The Hood in
spectraflame yellow.
The Hood in
spectraflame yellow (2).
The Hood in
spectraflame yellow (3).
The Hood in
spectraflame blue.
The Hood in
spectraflame blue (2).
The Hood in
spectraflame blue (3).

Ice "T", Model #6184

Ice T in
yellow enamel.
Ice T in
yellow enamel (2).
Ice T in
yellow enamel (3).

Jet Threat, Model #6479

Jet Threat in spectraflame light green.
Jet Threat in spectraflame light green (2).
Jet Threat in spectraflame light green (3).
Jet Threat in spectraflame blue.
Jet Threat in spectraflame blue (2).
Jet Threat in spectraflame blue (3).

Mongoose II, Model #5954

Mongoose II in spectraflame blue.
Mongoose II in spectraflame blue (2).
Mongoose II in spectraflame blue (3).

Mongoose Rail Dragster, Model #5952

Mongoose Rail Dragster in spectraflame blue.
Mongoose Rail Dragster in spectraflame blue (2).
Mongoose Rail Dragster in spectraflame blue (3).
Mongoose Rail Dragster in spectraflame blue.
Mongoose Rail Dragster in spectraflame blue (2).
Mongoose Rail Dragster in spectraflame blue (3).

Mutt Mobile, Model #6185

Mutt Mobile in spectraflame aqua.
Mutt Mobile in spectraflame aqua (2).
Mutt Mobile in spectraflame aqua (showing the "mutts").

Noodlehead, Model #6000

Noodlehead in
spectraflame light blue.
Noodlehead in
spectraflame light blue (2).
Noodlehead in
spectraflame light blue (3).

Olds 442, Model #6467

Olds 442 in spectraflame
"emerald green."
Olds 442 in spectraflame
"emerald green" (2).
Olds 442 in spectraflame
"emerald green" (3).

Racing Fuel Tanker, Model #6018

Racing Fuel Tanker
in white enamel.
Racing Fuel Tanker
in white enamel (2).
Racing Fuel Tanker
in white enamel (3).

Pit Crew Car, Model #6183

Pit Crew Car
in white enamel.
Pit Crew Car
in white enamel (2).
Pit Crew Car
showing tool compartment.

Racer Rig, Model #6194

Racer Rig
in white enamel.
Racer Rig
in white enamel (2).
Racer Rig
loading a Lotus Turbine.

Rocket Bye Baby, Model #6186

Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
aqua.
Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
aqua.
Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
aqua.
Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
magenta.
Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
magenta (2).
Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
magenta (3).
Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
yellow.
Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
yellow (2).
Rocket Bye Baby in spectraflame
yellow (3).

S'Cool Bus, Model #6468

S'Cool Bus in
yellow enamel.
S'Cool Bus in
yellow enamel (2).
S'Cool Bus in
yellow enamel (3).

Scooper, Model #6193

Scooper in
spectraflame light green.
Scooper in
spectraflame light green.
Scooper in
spectraflame light green.

Short Order, Model #6176

Short Order in
spectraflame red.
Short Order in
spectraflame red.
Short Order in
spectraflame red.
Short Order in
spectraflame aqua.
Short Order in
spectraflame aqua.
Short Order in
spectraflame aqua.
Short Order in
spectraflame gold.
Short Order in
spectraflame gold.
Short Order in
spectraflame gold.

Six Shooter, Model #6003

Six Shooter in spectraflame ice blue.
Six Shooter in spectraflame ice blue, rear view.
Six Shooter in spectraflame ice blue (2).
Six Shooter in spectraflame magenta.
Six Shooter in spectraflame magenta (2).
Six Shooter in spectraflame magenta (3).
Six Shooter in spectraflame yellow.
Six Shooter in spectraflame yellow (2).
Six Shooter in spectraflame yellow (3).
Six Shooter in
spectraflame blue.
Six Shooter in
spectraflame blue (2).
Six Shooter in
spectraflame blue (3).
Six Shooter in
spectraflame aqua.
Six Shooter in
spectraflame aqua (2).
Six Shooter in
spectraflame aqua (3).

Snake II, Model #5953

Snake II funny car
in white enamel.
Snake II funny car
in white enamel (2).
Snake II funny car
in white enamel (3).

Snake Rail Dragster, Model #5951

Snake I Rail Dragster in white enamel.
Snake I Rail Dragster in white enamel (2).
Snake I Rail Dragster in white enamel (3).
Snake I Rail Dragster in white enamel.
Snake I Rail Dragster in white enamel (2).
Snake I Rail Dragster in white enamel (3).

Snorkel, Model #6020

Snorkel in
spectraflame blue.
Snorkel in
spectraflame blue (2).
Snorkel in
spectraflame blue (3).

Special Delivery, Model #6006

Special Delivery in spectraflame blue.
Special Delivery in spectraflame blue (2).
Special Delivery in spectraflame blue (3).

Strip Teaser, Model #6188

Strip Teaser in spectraflame aqua.
Strip Teaser in spectraflame aqua (2).
Strip Teaser in spectraflame aqua (3).

Sugar Caddy, Model #6418

Sugar Caddy in spectraflame red (1).
Sugar Caddy in spectraflame red (2).
Sugar Caddy in spectraflame red (3).

T-4-2, Model #6177

T-4-2 in
spectraflame aqua.
T-4-2 in
spectraflame aqua (2).
T-4-2 in
spectraflame aqua (3).
T-4-2 in
spectraflame yellow.
T-4-2 in
spectraflame yellow (2).
T-4-2 in
spectraflame yellow (3).

Team Trailer, Model #6019

Team Trailer
in white enamel.
Team Trailer
in white enamel (3).
Team Trailer
in white enamel (3).

Waste Wagon, Model #6192

Waste Wagon in
spectraflame magenta.
Waste Wagon in
spectraflame magenta (2).
Waste Wagon in
spectraflame magenta (3).

What 4, Model #6001

What 4 in
spectraflame purple.
What 4 in
spectraflame purple (2).
What 4 in
spectraflame purple (3).