Hot Wheels RLC 1972 Skyline H/T 2000GT-R Advan #1

The Hot Wheels 1972 Skyline H/T 2000GT-R, catalog number HNL24, is a collector’s model released as an RLC Exclusive, available only through the Red Line Club. This 1:64 scale reproduction is aimed at adult collectors and fans of classic Japanese automotive culture, distinguishing itself from standard toy cars with a metal base, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and an opening hood with a detailed engine.

The 1972 Skyline H/T 2000GT-R casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey and debuted in 2021 as part of the RLC Exclusive series under catalog number GXJ15. The base of the casting is marked "1972 Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-R." The casting features an opening hood that reveals a detailed engine, utilizing an innovative tether mechanism instead of traditional hinges.

The 2024 HNL24 version is finished in Spectraflame True Black & Red, a black and red combination of translucent coatings applied directly over polished metal. Details include refined headlights, taillights, and engine, full ADVAN Racing livery, the number "6" on the sides, and black Hot Wheels license plates reading "72 HAKO." The base is matte black and metal, the windows have a light tint, and the interior is black. The model rolls on black RR8SP wheels—eight-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires. It is manufactured in China.

The livery is based on the ADVAN brand, owned by the Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama, which has been a prominent fixture in motorsports for decades as a supplier and team sponsor. The distinctive red and black ADVAN stripes are among the most recognizable color schemes in Japanese racing and are a frequently reproduced motif in collector modeling. Pairing them with the "Hakosuka"—the car that built the racing reputation of the GT-R name—is exceptionally fitting.

The original car is the first-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R, internally designated PGC10 (or KPGC10 for the coupe version). The body was designed by Shinichiro Sakurai, and the car was unveiled at the 1968 Tokyo Motor Show, advertised alongside the R380 race car. It was powered by a 2.0-liter, inline-six S20 engine, sending power to the rear axle. Its angular silhouette earned the car the nickname "Hakosuka," meaning "box-shaped Skyline." Sales ran from February 1969 to September 1972, with only 1,945 units produced.

For collectors, the HNL24 is one of the most desirable versions of this casting: ADVAN licensing, an opening hood with a detailed engine, black and red Spectraflame paint, and distribution limited to Red Line Club members.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels Skyline H/T 2000GT-R HNL24 have an opening hood?
Yes. The model features an opening hood with a detailed engine, using a tether mechanism instead of classic hinges.

What does the ADVAN livery on this model signify?
These are the colors of the ADVAN brand, owned by tire manufacturer Yokohama, which has been present in Japanese motorsports for decades as a supplier and sponsor.

Does the model have rubber tires?
Yes. It rolls on black RR8SP wheels—Real Riders with rubber tires—and features a matte black metal base.