{"product_id":"hot-wheels-1962-corvette-gasser-1-64-reverse-rake","title":"Hot Wheels 1962 Corvette Gasser 1\/64 Reverse Rake","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStraight from the drag strip with a wicked vintage stance!\u003c\/b\u003e The 2025 Hot Wheels Mainline lineup delivers a mechanical masterpiece with the \u003cb\u003e'62 Corvette Gasser\u003c\/b\u003e, featured as a standout casting in the specialized \"HW Reverse Rake\" mini-series. This model leans heavily into pure, unadulterated vintage drag racing culture, mimicking the raw power and unconventional modifications of early 1960s strip warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Finished in a highly realistic \u003cb\u003ematte primer gray coat\u003c\/b\u003e, this custom Vette skips flashy commercial logos for an authentic \"home-built racer\" look. It features bold red and black sponsor decals on the quarter panels, an exposed chrome blower and intake stack bursting through the cut hood, clear windows, and a stark black interior. With its radically modified frame showcasing a massive \u003cb\u003eraised rear end and slammed front nose\u003c\/b\u003e, this gasser captures the ultimate aggressive drag profile for muscle car fans and hot rod collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eCollector Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\/250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e HW Reverse Rake (4\/5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eYear \/ Case:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025 Mainline (Case Mix L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1:64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBody Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Matte Primer Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBase \/ Engine:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome \/ Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eGraphics:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Corvette Gasser\" vintage-style scripts, racing numbers, and red\/black side tampos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eWheel Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Massive Rear Black Skinnies with Chrome Rim Lips \/ Small Front 5-Spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eCard Back Text \u0026amp; Info\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBorn:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962, Detroit, Michigan (Modified in El Segundo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Brendon Vetuskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBlurb:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWith an aggressively jacked-up rear suspension pushing all the weight down onto the front tires, this modified '62 Corvette Gasser is engineered for pure launch-pad traction. Fire up the engine and hold on tight!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eSKU \u0026amp; Identifiers\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eToy \/ Model SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e JBB08 \u003ci\u003e(This represents the gray mainline release)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eAssortment SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e C4982 (Standard Mainline Card Back Assortment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eEaster Eggs \u0026amp; Design Details\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eStance Flip-Flop:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Reverse Rake\" theme of this mini-series is a playful design twist by Hot Wheels. Traditionally, authentic 1960s gassers utilized a \u003ci\u003estandard\u003c\/i\u003e rake (a jacked-up front end to transfer weight to the rear drive tires). This casting flips that heritage on its head, using an aggressive nose-down stance instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe Holy Grail Super Hunt:\u003c\/b\u003e This exact model number was selected as a \u003cb\u003e2025 Super Treasure Hunt\u003c\/b\u003e. The ultra-rare STH variant replaces the flat primer gray with a spectacular Spectraflame Deep Black paint job, Real Riders rubber tires, and a hidden \"TH\" logo on the trunk lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eMoon Tank Tribute:\u003c\/b\u003e Look closely at the very front grille area underneath the bumper; the casting includes a finely molded, round vintage-style aluminum fuel cell tank (commonly known as a \"Moon Tank\" in classic drag racing circles).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hot Wheels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760231416119,"sku":null,"price":2.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8808\/5047\/files\/1773560634067.png?v=1773560648","url":"https:\/\/501diecast.com\/products\/hot-wheels-1962-corvette-gasser-1-64-reverse-rake","provider":"501 Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}