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).