Hot Wheels '76 Chevy Chevette | Drag Racers Series 1/10
Hot Wheels ’76 Chevy Chevette brings an unexpected piece of Chevrolet history into the Drag Racers lineup with a heavily modified, competition-inspired take on the compact hatchback. Finished in bright metallic blue with white lower-body graphics, red and gold striping, white wheels, a large hood scoop, and VP Racing Fuels branding, this casting transforms the everyday Chevette into a purpose-built drag-style machine. The package identifies this release as Drag Racers 1/10 and collector number 76/250, giving it strong appeal for Chevrolet collectors, drag-racing fans, and Hot Wheels collectors building the complete Drag Racers subset.
Vehicle Details
- Brand: Hot Wheels
- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Model: ’76 Chevy Chevette
- Vehicle type: Modified compact / drag racing car
- Color: Metallic blue with white, red, and gold graphics
- Wheels: White
- Series: Hot Wheels Drag Racers
- Series number: 1/10
- Mainline collector number: 76/250
- Branding: Chevrolet and VP Racing Fuels
- Features: Raised hood scoop, lowered racing stance, competition-style graphics
- Material: Die-cast metal with plastic components
- Scale: Approximately 1:64
- Packaging: Factory-sealed Hot Wheels blister card
- Recommended age: 3+
Why Collect This Model
The Chevrolet Chevette is rarely the first car associated with drag racing, which is exactly what makes this Hot Wheels interpretation interesting. The casting exaggerates the compact hatchback’s proportions with a large hood scoop, racing graphics, wide stance, and stripped-down competition character. Its VP Racing Fuels graphics add another motorsports connection, while its 1/10 position makes it the opening model in the Drag Racers subset. It fits especially well in collections focused on Chevrolet, vintage compacts, drag cars, unusual licensed castings, and American performance themes.
Condition
Factory sealed in its original Hot Wheels blister-card packaging. The vehicle remains unopened inside the clear blister. Packaging may show light shelf or storage wear such as minor edge wear, soft corners, light surface marks, or blister scuffing consistent with normal retail handling.
Multiple units may be available. Product appearance and packaging details may vary slightly from the photos shown.
