Hot Wheels RLC 1968 Custom Plymouth Barracuda #1

The Hot Wheels 1968 Custom Plymouth Barracuda, catalog number JCP17, is a collector’s model released by the Red Line Club and is unavailable through standard retail channels. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of American muscle cars, distinguishing itself from standard toy cars with a metal base, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and an opening hood with an engine bay replica.

The 1968 Custom Plymouth Barracuda casting was designed by Phil Riehlman and debuted in 2023 at the 37th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention under number HNL07. The casting is based on a private 1968 notchback Plymouth Barracuda owned by the designer himself, representing how Riehlman would have customized his car if he had unlimited resources. Under the opening hood is a detailed replica of the Hellephant engine, a modern, high-performance crate engine from the HEMI family.

The 2025 JCP17 version features an antifreeze Spectraflame finish—a translucent, vibrant green coating applied directly over polished metal, reserved for the brand's most exclusive releases—complemented by a black roof. Decorations include detailed trim, emblems, engine details, headlights and taillights, and a black Hot Wheels rear license plate reading "GO FISH." The base is matte black metal, the windows have a light smoke tint, and the interior is black. The model rolls on black RR5SP wheels with a chrome rim and an orange line—Real Riders with rubber tires. The country of origin is China.

The prototype is a second-generation Plymouth Barracuda, a muscle car produced by the Plymouth division of Chrysler. The body was designed by John Herlitz and John Samsen, and the model was introduced in 1967, featuring the then-fashionable "coke bottle" styling and a completely redesigned front and rear fascia. In 1968, a number of changes were introduced to the engine lineup, as well as a special variant designed for Super Stock class drag racing. Power was sent to the rear axle. Production of this generation ended in 1970, with 45,412 units produced.

For the collector, the JCP17 is an item with a personal history: a casting based on the designer's private car, with an opening hood and a Hellephant engine replica, finished in vibrant antifreeze Spectraflame paint. Red Line Club models are not sold at retail and immediately become collector's items.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels 1968 Custom Plymouth Barracuda JCP17 have an opening hood?
Yes. Under the opening hood is a replica of the Hellephant engine from the HEMI family.

Whose car does this casting replicate?
The casting is based on a private 1968 notchback Plymouth Barracuda owned by Hot Wheels designer Phil Riehlman.

Does the model have rubber tires?
Yes. It rolls on black RR5SP wheels with a chrome rim and an orange line, which are Real Riders with rubber tires.