Hot Wheels RLC 1969 Dodge Charger R/T purple #1

The Hot Wheels 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, catalog number GXJ25, is a collectible model released in the RLC sELECTIONs series, a program where Red Line Club members decide which model goes into production. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of American muscle cars, distinguishing itself from standard die-cast cars with its metal base, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and an opening hood with a detailed engine.

The 1969 Dodge Charger R/T casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey and debuted in 2020 in the RLC Exclusive series as item GLH82. The casting is equipped with an opening hood, under which the "Hellephant" engine is replicated—a modern, high-performance crate engine from the HEMI family.

The 2021 GXJ25 version is finished in Spectraflame purple, a translucent violet applied directly over polished metal that is reserved for the brand's most exclusive releases. Detailing includes "Charger" lettering on the sides, white stripes running across the trunk lid and sides with an elephant-style HEMI logo on both sides, "Dodge" lettering on the rear, black California license plates reading "SLCT RT" on the front and rear, silver trim, and painted front turn signals and taillights. The base is chrome-plated metal, the windows have a slightly smoked tint, and the interior is finished in a black and yellow color scheme. The model rolls on RR10SP wheels, which are 10-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is China. This piece was sold using a made-to-order system, meaning it was produced upon request within a limited sales window.

The prototype is a second-generation Dodge Charger from the 1969 model year, largely designed by Diran Yazejian and Harvey Winn. Compared to the previous year, the car received a new grille, new taillights, an expanded list of optional equipment, and new engine variants—all V8s with rear-wheel drive. The second generation was produced until 1970; in the 1969 model year alone, 89,199 units were built.

For a collector, the GXJ25 is a very strong item: a model chosen for production by the Red Line Club community itself, finished in rare Spectraflame purple, and featuring an opening hood, a detailed Hellephant engine, and a two-tone interior. RLC models are not available for standard retail sale.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels 1969 Dodge Charger R/T GXJ25 have an opening hood?
Yes. The Hellephant engine from the HEMI family is replicated under the opening hood.

What does the sELECTIONs series mean?
It is a Red Line Club program in which club members themselves decide which model will go into production.

What does "made-to-order" mean for this release?
The model was produced to order during a limited sales window—it was not distributed through standard retail channels.