Hot Wheels RLC 61 Lincoln Continental #1

The Hot Wheels '61 Lincoln Continental, catalog number HMY24, is a collector’s 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 1960s American automotive design; it differs from standard toy cars by featuring a metal base, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and functional, die-cast suicide doors.

The '61 Lincoln Continental casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey and debuted in this very series in 2024—HMY24 is both the first release of the casting and the final model published in the annual lineup of new RLC molds. The base is marked "1961 Lincoln Continental." The most significant design feature is the rear-hinged, die-cast metal doors, a faithful reproduction of the original vehicle's signature feature. The model is finished in Spectraflame true black, a translucent black paint applied directly over polished metal, used exclusively for the brand's most premium releases. Details include meticulously crafted headlights and taillights, silver trim, "Continental" script on the sides, and yellow Hot Wheels license plates reading "CONTI61" on both the front and rear. The chassis is black and metal, the windows are clear, and the interior is finished in a pearl white and black color scheme. The model rolls on Whitewall D7RR wheels—Real Riders with rubber whitewall tires. The country of manufacture is China.

The prototype is the fourth-generation Lincoln Continental, introduced in 1960 as a 1961 model year vehicle. The body was designed by Elwood Engel, and the car was offered exclusively as a four-door sedan and convertible, both built on an elongated Ford Thunderbird chassis. Its characteristic rear-hinged doors became its hallmark and remain one of the most frequently cited design elements in American automotive history. Manufacturing quality and production control were high priorities for Ford management, which led to numerous awards, including the 1961 Engineering Excellence Award. This generation was produced until 1969; in the 1961 model year alone, 25,164 units were built.

For the collector, the HMY24 is one of the most striking items in the Red Line Club catalog. The opening metal doors, Spectraflame paint, two-tone interior, and whitewall tires create a combination not offered on any other version of this casting—and since RLC models are not sold at retail, they immediately become prized items on the collector market.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels '61 Lincoln Continental HMY24 have opening doors?
Yes. The model features rear-hinged, die-cast metal opening doors—so-called suicide doors—faithfully reproduced from the original.

Does the model have rubber tires?
Yes. It rolls on Whitewall D7RR wheels, which are Real Riders with rubber whitewall tires, and it features a metal base.

What kind of interior does this model have?
The interior is finished in a two-tone pearl white and black color scheme.