In 1968 Mattel introduced the first 16 Hot Wheels cars to the world. From the Custom Camaro to the Beatnik Bandit, these die-cast cars were detailed, fast and, most of all, they were very, very cool. Four decades later they are still cool – and highly collectible.

Featuring spectacular color photography, legendary work from such design greats as Larry Wood, and the wonderful success story that lives today, Hot Wheels: Forty Years celebrates the miniature marvels from Mattel that revolutionized both playtime and collecting.