Hot Wheels Corvette C7 Z06 Convertible STH #1

The Hot Wheels Corvette C7 Z06 Convertible, catalog number GTD07, is a collectible model from the mainline series, released in the HW Speed Graphics series as item 4/10 — and, most importantly, as a Super Treasure Hunt, the rarest variant that can be found in a standard retail case. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of American sports cars, distinguishing itself from a regular toy car with its Spectraflame paint and Real Riders rubber tires.

The Corvette C7 Z06 Convertible casting was designed by Ryu Asada and debuted in 2018 in the Factory Fresh series as FJV40. The 2021 GTD07 version is finished in Spectraflame Black—a translucent black applied directly over polished metal, which is one of the key hallmarks of Super Treasure Hunt status. The second is the Real Riders rubber tires: the model rolls on black RREx wheels with an orange rim. Decorations include detailed headlights, the Corvette logo, red and orange stripes, and K&N logos running across the hood and sides of the body, along with the mandatory STH symbol on the rear fender. The base is made of black plastic, the windows have a tinted shade, and the interior is grey. The country of manufacture is Malaysia.

The livery is based on a license from K&N, an American brand known primarily for high-flow air filters and intake systems, which has been present in motorsport for decades as a supplier and sponsor. Its red and orange visual identity is among the most recognizable in American tuning culture, and combining it with the open-top Corvette makes for one of the most striking releases in the entire Speed Graphics series.

The real-life inspiration is the seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette, designated as the C7, in the Z06 Convertible trim. It was powered by a supercharged, high-displacement V8 engine, delivering power to the rear axle. The Z06 was the top-tier performance version of the range, equipped with a widened body, enhanced cooling, and more powerful brakes; thanks to a rigid floor structure shared by both body styles, the convertible variant required no structural compromises compared to the coupe. The Corvette C7 is considered the generation in which the model finally caught up with its European competition.

For the collector, the GTD07 is a highly desirable item: Super Treasure Hunt status, black Spectraflame, K&N license, and Real Riders wheels with an orange rim. Such examples almost never remain on store shelves.

FAQ

How can you tell it's a Super Treasure Hunt?
By the Spectraflame paint, Real Riders rubber tires, and the STH symbol—on this model, located on the rear fender.

Does the packaging indicate a Super Treasure Hunt version?
No. STH examples are packed on standard cards with no special markings—they are recognized solely by the model itself.

What do the K&N logos on this model mean?
They are prints of the licensed American brand K&N, known for air filters and intake systems, which has sponsored teams in motorsport for years.