Hot Wheels PREMIUM Boulevard 60 Mercedes-Benz E 36 ESTATE Special Edition

The Hot Wheels Mercedes-Benz AMG E 36 Estate Special Edition, catalog number HCR05, is a 1:64 scale collector's model from the premium line, released in the Hot Wheels Boulevard series as #60. The model is aimed at adult collectors, fans of classic Mercedes vehicles, enthusiasts of fast estates, and those interested in the history of AMG before the brand was acquired by Daimler.

The Mercedes-Benz E 36 AMG casting was designed by Mark Jones and debuted with this very release—Hot Wheels Boulevard #60 from 2022. The body is painted in gloss black, featuring detailed headlights, taillights, fog lights, trim, and emblems. The chassis is metal, also in gloss black, the windows are tinted, the interior is black, and the model rolls on chrome RR5SPM wheels—five-spoke Real Riders rims with rubber tires. The chassis of this first release bears the inscription "Mercedes-Benz AMG E36 Estate Custom." It is worth noting a detail of interest to collectors: in the original version of the casting, the door lines cut off about halfway, rather than running to the end—according to designer Mark Jones, this was an error made in the production department. It was not until 2024 that Ronald Wong modified the casting to complete the missing door lines, which means that the HCR05 unit represents the original "error" version of the casting. The country of manufacture is Thailand.

The original vehicle is the Mercedes-Benz W124—the fifth generation of the model that eventually received the E-Class name. It was designed by Joseph Gallitzendörfer, Peter Pfeiffer, and Bruno Sacco, with production running from 1985 to 1996, totaling 2,562,143 units; the car remains famous to this day for its legendary durability. The E 36 AMG version was prepared by AMG before the company was acquired by Mercedes-Benz, intended for the Japanese and European markets. It is powered by an M104 inline-six engine producing 272 hp, transmitted to the rear axle, complemented by a lowered suspension and subtle styling modifications. The model was offered as a sedan, estate, coupe, and convertible, with only 171 units of the estate produced, making it one of the rarest AMGs in history.

The collectible value of this release stems from the limited production runs of the Boulevard line, premium craftsmanship with a metal chassis and Real Riders tires, and its status as the debut release of the casting—in its original version, prior to the door line correction. Fast estates are a niche but highly favored subject among collectors.

FAQ

What characterizes the first version of this Hot Wheels casting?
In the original version of the casting, the door lines cut off about halfway—this was a production error, corrected only in 2024 by Ronald Wong. The HCR05 unit represents the version before the correction.

In what series was this model released?
It is Hot Wheels Boulevard #60 from 2022, which also marked the debut of the Mercedes-Benz E 36 AMG casting.

What kind of wheels does this Hot Wheels model have?
The model rolls on chrome RR5SPM wheels—five-spoke Real Riders rims with rubber tires—and features a metal chassis.