Hot Wheels sold its first toy cars in 1968. The inaugural set ... which in turn was based on the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback.

Buying 15 Hot Wheels collectibles can take five minutes or five days. It all boils down to what you want in a diecast model.

Depending on the year, designer, prototypes that snuck out of the factory, or simply based on iconic cars — the most valuable Hot Wheels cars are not necessarily what you would ...