Hot Wheels Red Tom McEwen Plymouth Mongoose Funny Car
This vintage Hot Wheels Mongoose Funny Car is a classic Redline-era Hot Wheels funny car inspired by legendary drag racer Tom McEwen “The Mongoose.”
Finished in bright red with patriotic blue star striping and vintage racing graphics, this collectible features a flip-up funny car body that reveals the detailed chassis and engine underneath.
Graphics include:
- Tom McEwen
- The Mongoose
- Hot Wheels racing decals
The metal base is marked:
- Hot Wheels
- ©1969 Mattel Inc. U.S.A.
- U.S. & Foreign Patent Pending
Features include:
- Bright red racing finish
- Flip-up funny car body
- Tom McEwen “Mongoose” drag racing graphics
- Detailed exposed chassis and engine
- Original redline wheels
- Metal base construction
A fantastic addition for Hot Wheels Redline collectors and vintage drag racing enthusiasts.
Condition:
Shows vintage wear consistent with age and play use including paint wear, decal wear, scratches, edge wear, and handling marks.
Flip-up body mechanism remains present.
Estimated Era:
Late 1960s to early 1970s
(Base marked ©1969 Mattel Inc.)
3 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1 1/4" 2 OZ.