Hot Wheels RLC Custom Camaro Holo Chase #1

The Hot Wheels Custom Camaro with catalog number HPJ20 is a collector's model released as an RLC Exclusive to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Red Line Club—and, most importantly, as a Chase version on a holographic foil card. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of the brand's history, distinguished from a standard toy car by its metal base, rubber tires, and Spectraflame paint.

The Custom Camaro casting holds a unique place in Hot Wheels history: it was the brand's first casting to go on public sale in 1968, designed by Harry Bradley. The modern, reworked version of the casting is the work of Brendon Vetuskey and has been in production since 2018.

The 2022 HPJ20 version is finished in Spectraflame Shadowchrome, a translucent, darkened chrome coating applied directly to polished metal, which creates a dark mirror effect used exclusively for the most premium releases. Decorations include matte black stripes with red outlines on the hood, rear, and sides of the body, as well as an anniversary "RED LINE CLUB" print with the dates "2002" and "2022" on both sides of a circular "20" emblem. The chassis and engine are chrome-plated and made of metal, the windows have a smoke tint, and the interior is black. The model rolls on DDNCRL wheels. The country of manufacture is China.

Important note for collectors: the casting itself is identical on both cards—the standard edition and the Chase. The difference lies in the holographic foil card and the separate catalog number assigned to the Chase version. The manufacturer has not disclosed the production volume of this variant, which further increases its value on the secondary market.

The original vehicle is the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, introduced in 1967 as Chevrolet's response to the success of the Ford Mustang. The car was offered as a coupe and convertible, with a very wide range of engines—from inline-sixes to large V8s—always with rear-wheel drive. The first generation, produced until 1969, is today one of the most desirable and frequently customized bases in American custom culture, and its silhouette became the blueprint for the entire pony car category.

For a collector, the HPJ20 is a piece with dual significance: its Chase status and the anniversary nature of the release, based on the casting that started the entire Hot Wheels brand. Red Line Club models are not available for regular retail sale, and Chase versions from this channel are among the most difficult to obtain in the entire lineup.

FAQ

What distinguishes the HPJ20 Chase version from the standard edition?
The casting itself is identical. The Chase version is distinguished by its holographic foil card and a separate catalog number.

How many copies of the Chase version were produced?
The manufacturer has not disclosed the production volume for this variant.

What makes the Custom Camaro casting stand out in the brand's history?
It is the first Hot Wheels casting to hit public retail—in 1968, designed by Harry Bradley.