Hot Wheels PREMIUM Fast&Furious 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Hot Wheels 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS (product number HNW54) is a 1:64 scale collector's model from the Hot Wheels Premium line, released in 2023 as part of the Fast & Furious collection, position 3/5. This car is aimed at collectors of American muscle cars, fans of the Fast & Furious saga, and enthusiasts of die-cast vehicles with rubber tires and a metal base.

The 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS casting was designed for Mattel by Mark Jones and debuted in 2021 in the Fast & Furious: Fast Superstars series. The casting is not entirely faithful to the movie car—it features dual SS-style hood scoops, whereas the on-screen vehicle was equipped with a cowl induction hood. The HNW54 model is finished in silver paint with detailed headlights and taillights, and black stripes running down the center of the body. It features a silver metallic base with glitter, clear windows, and a black interior. The model rolls on Real Riders 5 Spoke wheels with a chrome rim and black center (Chrome Rim, Black RR5SP), fitted with the rubber Real Riders tires reserved for the Premium line. The base of the casting is stamped '70 Chevy Nova SS, and it is manufactured in Thailand. The construction is identical to the debut GRK50 model.

This release belongs to the Fast & Furious collection, a Hot Wheels line branded after the Universal Pictures film series, which began in 2001 with "The Fast and the Furious" and is considered one of the highest-grossing cinematic franchises. In the movie "F9," Letty Ortiz drives a heavily modified, restomod-style Chevrolet Nova SS powered by a 427-cubic-inch engine.

The real Chevrolet Nova was a compact car produced by Chevrolet from 1961 to 1979 across five distinct generations. The model depicted in this casting represents the third generation in the Super Sport (SS) trim. For the 1968–1970 model years, the SS package included, among other things, a 350-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) small-block engine and two versions of the 396-cubic-inch (6.5-liter) big-block unit, along with a series of other performance-enhancing modifications.

The Hot Wheels 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS HNW54 is a solid addition to any display case; the silver finish with black stripes captures the character of a classic muscle car well, and the production runs for the Premium line with rubber tires are significantly shorter than those of the mainline.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS HNW54 have rubber tires?
Yes. This Premium line model rides on Real Riders tires mounted on Chrome Rim, Black RR5SP wheels.

Is the casting faithful to the car from the movie?
Not entirely. The casting has dual SS-style hood scoops, while the car on screen featured a cowl induction hood.

How does the HNW54 differ from the debut GRK50?
The construction of both models is identical. They differ in product number, release year (2023 versus 2021), and series.