Hot Wheels RLC 1972 Chevy Nova SS #1

The Hot Wheels 1972 Chevy Nova SS, catalog number JCP21, is a collectible model released as an RLC Exclusive, available solely through the Red Line Club. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of American muscle cars and pro-street culture, distinguished from standard toy cars by its metal base, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and a removable front clip that reveals the engine.

The 1972 Chevy Nova SS casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey and debuted in this specific series in 2025; JCP21 is therefore the first release of this casting. During the development phase, the casting was referred to as the 1972 Chevrolet Nova Pro Street, and early design materials showed it in blue before purple was ultimately chosen. The model also debuted a new type of RRPS wheels and was equipped with a snap-on front clip that can be removed to reveal a detailed 396-cubic-inch (6.5-liter) V8 engine.

The unit is finished in Spectraflame purple—a translucent purple applied directly over polished metal, reserved for the brand's most exclusive releases. Details include refined headlights, taillights, trim, and emblems, a license plate reading "YENK-GO," and a Yenko emblem on the rear. The base is matte black and metal, the windows have a light tint, and the interior is black. The model rolls on RRPS wheels, which are Real Riders with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is China.

The inspiration for the model is the third-generation Chevrolet Nova, introduced in 1968 as the Chevy II Nova and styled by Irv Rybicki and Henry Haga. The Nova SS variant was introduced that same year as a performance package; it was one of the smallest muscle cars produced in Detroit, giving it an exceptionally favorable power-to-weight ratio. The 1972 model year brought only minor trim changes, but sales remained very high, with 349,733 units produced. The Yenko name on the emblem refers to the famous American dealer who prepared the most powerful, factory-modified versions of Chevrolets from that era.

For the collector, the JCP21 is an item with high potential: it features the debut of a new casting, the premiere of a new wheel type, a removable hood with a detailed engine, and Spectraflame paint. Red Line Club models are not sold at standard retail and immediately become items for collector trading.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels 1972 Chevy Nova SS JCP21 have moving parts?
Yes. The model has a snap-on front clip that can be removed to reveal a detailed 6.5-liter V8 engine.

Is this the first release of this casting?
Yes. The casting by Brendon Vetuskey debuted in 2025 specifically in the RLC Exclusive series and simultaneously introduced a new type of RRPS wheels.

Does the model have rubber tires?
Yes. It rolls on RRPS wheels, which are Real Riders with rubber tires, and features a matte black, metal base.