This is the Chrysler Thunderbolt, a 1998 First Editions car that is Mint on Card (MOC). The Chrysler Thunderbolt was a four-seat concept car designed by Tom Gale which debuted at the 1993 North American International Auto Show. Intended to be a halo car, the car was based on a lengthened Chrysler LH platform shared with the Concorde, Intrepid, LHS and 300M. The car was fully functional and was powered by an experimental 4.0L 32-valve V8 fed through a 4-speed automatic transmission, and featured a highly advanced infotainment system with a satnav and built-in video games. The real car is currently located at the Walter P. Chrysler museum. A “halo car” is a car that goes out of its way to push the technology, styling, and performance a brand can offer. While this one from Hot Wheels has none of the stuff listed above, it is no less cool! The chopped cab with soft, sweeping lines just makes it a pleasure to own. Last seen in 2003, it has a wonderful 8 variations to its name. Collector Notes: Casting # 18844 Year: 1998 Name: Chrysler Thunderbolt Series: 1998 First Editions Origin: Malaysia Wheel Type: 5 Dot Interior: White Glass: Purple tint Paint: Pearl Silver Tampo (Decal): Purple Hot Wheels logo on trunk Scale: 1/64 Condition: Mint Special notes: MOC; Zero play wear Card Condition: Excellent Source: Private Collection / Original owner Mint on Card, or MOC, means a car in mint condition and still in its original package. While I understand that the card itself will hold some value, the conditions of cards vary, as some cards may have minor shelf wear. Any major damage is described along with a photo. I provide an overall card condition assessment – I do not give collector ratings on cards, as you are technically purchasing the car inside the blister, not the card. Shipping your MOC: I do my best to ensure that your MOC arrives in the same condition as described above, but I will not be responsible for damages to the card caused by shipping. International shipping available. Please convo us for a quote.
