Gangster Grin

==Description==
The Gangster Grin debuted in the Designers Challenge Special Series in 2008. Designer Steve Gilmore, a former Hot Wheels intern, designed this car while working for Ford. The design is meant to be a modern 1949 Mercury.
==Versions==
The Ford Gangster Grin has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # 	Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type 	Window Color 	Interior Color	Wheel Type 	Toy #	Country 	Notes/Variations 	Photo
 	2008	Designers Challenge 	Metalflake Burgundy	Purple Flames 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Burgundy)	Black 	Gray CM6 	M3305	Thailand	 	
 	2008	Designers Challenge 	Metalflake Magenta 	Purple flames, Silver trim 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Black 	Gray CM6 	M3317	Thailand	 	
 	2008	Designers Challenge 	Flat Black 	Black ghost flames 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Blue) 	Black 	Gray CM6 	M3305	Thailand	 	
 	2008	Designers Challenge 	Yellow 	Green Flames 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Black 	Gray CM6 	M3317	Thailand	 	
 	2008	8th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals	Black 	White & Red flames w/ Nationals logo 	Unpainted/Metal 	Tinted 	Black 	RR5SP 	L8731	Thailand	Base code(s): 	
178/190	2009	Mystery Car12/24 	White 	Red flames 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Red) 	Black 	Red rim, Black PR5	P2487	Malaysia	Base code(s): B11, B27, B28 	
050/240	2010	Treasure Hunts6/12 	Metalflake Purple 	Blue and Green tribal design, outlined in peach 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Blue) 	Blue 	10SP 	R7439	Malaysia	Base code(s): C10, C11 	75px
050/240	2010	Trea$ure Hunt$6/12 	Spectraflame Purple	Blue and Green tribal design, outlined in peach 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Blue) 	Blue 	MD 	R7451	Malaysia	Base code(s): 	
 	2010	MEA Dinner Dance 	Gold 	White Snow Flames on front 	 	Clear 	White 	MD 	N/A 	Malaysia	 	
 	2012	Mardi Gras 	Satin Crimson 	Purple and Yellow flames, "Mardi Gras 2012" 	Gold/Plastic 	Tinted (Violet) 	Light Yellow 	Gold 5SP 	X5947	Thailand	Kroger ExclusiveBase Code(s): D47 	
 	2012	Hot Wheels Boulevard: Show Rods 	Red 	Stylized flame stripes 	Unpainted/Metal 	Tinted 	Tan 	MD 	W4592	Malaysia	Base code(s): E23 	
 	2013	Happy Halloween!4/5 	Metallic Orange 	Black & Yellow stripes on sides & across top, HW Halloween logo on trunk	Gold Chrome/Plastic	Tinted (Yellow) 	Purple 	Gold Chrome 10SP 	Y2144	Malaysia	Kroger ExclusiveBase code(s): F24 	
 	2014	Happy Halloween!2/5 	Pearl White 	Blue & Silver flames on sides, hood, & trunk 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted 	Light Grey 	Grey & Clear 10SP 	BDL59	Thailand	Kroger ExclusiveBase code(s): G26 	
 	2015	Holiday Hot Rods6/6 	Dark Green 	White & Gold flames on sides, hood & trunk 	Chrome Gold/Plastic	Clear 	Red 	Gold 10SP 	CFV16	Malaysia	Walmart ExclusiveBase code(s): H32	
==Back of Cards==
From the back of the 2008 card	Ford's Gangster Grin™ was designed by Steve Gilmore. After college, Gilmore drove cross-country from Ohio to California for an internship at Mattel, which helped prepare him for his career in car design. In designing the Gangster Grin™, Gilmore wanted to use some of the best designs from Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury to create a car befitting a "mob boss". Polished trim outlining the body, a '49 Ford-inspired grille, and "ghost flames" make this Designer's Challenge™ winner look menacing yet elegant.
Year	Born	Birthplace 	Designer 	Specialty:
2010	2007	Dearborn, Michigan, USA	Ford Motor Company	With polished trim outlining the body, a '49 Ford-inspired grille, and "ghost" flames, this Designers Challenge™ winner will make you smile.
==Gallery==
SSS8.JPG|Gangster Grin Y2144
SSS7.JPG|Gangster Grin R7451
SSS6.JPG|Gangster Grin X5947
SSS5.JPG|Gangster Grin W4592
SSS4.JPG|Gangster Grin BDL59
SSS3.JPG|Gangster Grin L8731
SSS2.JPG|Gangster Grin M3305
SSS1.JPG|Gangster Grin P2498
2008_Gangster_Grin_c_(Designers_Challenge_Series).jpg|M3305 Yellow version on card
DSC04973.jpg|M3305 Magenta version on card
Ford Gangster Grin package front.png|BDL59 Version on card
Designers Challenge Gangster Grin Black Thailand M3305.jpg
Designers Challenge Gangster Grin Burgundy Thailand M3305.jpg
Designers Challenge Gangster Grin Magenta Thailand M3317.jpg
Designers Challenge Gangster Grin Yellow Thailand M3317.jpg
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