Ford J-Car

==Description==
With the continuing success of the GT40 MkI and MkII, for the 1966 Season, Ford sought to make a lighter and more aerodynamic version of the GT40. The result was the Ford J-Car. Unlike the previous versions of the GT40, the J-Car was built in the USA by Kar Kraft. It still retained the 427ci 7.0L 'Big Block' from the MkII, but the body and chassis were ditched for a 'breadvan' design with a honeycomb aluminum tub chassis. 
One car was built and was sent to Le Mans 1966 for testing where it posted the fastest time in practice sessions. Despite this, Ford decided to race the GT40 MkII which had proven reliability, and fortunately so because they came away victorious with a 1-2-3 finish. 
After Le Mans, development continued on the J-Car project with another car being constructed. Driven by Ken Miles (1966 Le Mans 2nd Place) during a testing session, the J-Car suddenly lost control and the end of Riverside Raceway's one mile long straight. Spearing off the track and over an embankment, the car hit the ground and flew end-over-end several times, ejecting Miles, before coming to rest and bursting into flames, totally destroying the car and killing Miles. After the accident, a more conventional and aerodynamic design with a stronger chassis was implemented, known as the Ford MkIV.
The Hot Wheels Ford J-Car was designed by Harry Bradley, and debuted in the 1968 Lineup as part of the 'Original 16' castings. It was painted in various 'Spectraflame' colors as well as white enamel, mimicking the real car. It features an opening rear hatch which displays the engine and #1 racing stickers and stripes. It was manufactured in both the USA and Hong Kong factories, with some differences between the two. USA cars only came with clear windows, had an unpainted metal base, and most commonly a black interior (Dark Brown and Tan can be found). Hong Kong cars came with blue windows, a painted base which extends to the sides of the car and only black interiors. 
Some early produced Hong Kong J-Cars could be found with vents in the top of the hatch, these were omitted later in production. Also, some cars have what is known as a 'Hidden Hinge' where the hinge for the rear hatch is designed in a way that cannot be seen, this is only found on early production Hong Kong cars. Another variation is the size of the steering wheel, again, this is only found on Hong Kong cars. Early USA built cars have a hatch that opens completely, while later in production a stopper was added to prevent this from happening. 
The 'Enamel Blue' version of the J-Car is rumored to have been a promotional give-away at the 1969 Indianapolis 500, although there is no evidence to back up these claims. Contrary to the name, these cars are actually Spectraflame blue, painted over the top of white enamel.
The 'Original 16' castings were packaged with a metal 'Collector's Button'.
In 2010, the Ford J-Car was retooled for the HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 9 Neo Classics Series. 
==USA Versions==
The Ford J-Car has come out in the following versions:
Colors are descending in rarity from common to rare.
Year	Series 	Color 	Stickers 	Base Color/Types	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Cast #	Country	Notes/Variations	Photo
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Lime Green 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Purple 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Brown 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Rose 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Blue 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Green 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Enamel White 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Light Blue 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Aqua 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Olive 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Red 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Gold 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	Hard to Find 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Orange 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	Hard to Find 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Enamel Blue 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	Rare 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Hot Pink 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	Rare 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Creamy Pink	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	Rare 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Antifreeze 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Unpainted/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RL 	6214 	USA 	Rare 	
==Hong Kong Versions==
The Ford J-Car has come out in the following versions:
Colors are descending in rarity from common to rare.
Year	Series 	Color 	Sticker 	Base Color/Types 	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Cast #	Country 	Notes/Variations 	Photo
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Enamel White 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	White/Metal 	Blue 	Black 	RL 	6214 	Hong Kong	Hidden hinge,first Version with rear Air-Rips 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Red 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Spectraflame Red/Metal	Blue 	Black 	RL 	6214 	Hong Kong	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Enamel White 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	White/Metal 	Blue 	Black 	RL 	6214 	Hong Kong	 	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Green 	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Green/Metal 	Blue 	Black 	RL 	6214 	Hong Kong	Was only released on theItalian 'Brucia Pista' blister pack.	
1968	Sweet Sixteen	Spectraflame Light Blue	#1 & 'Ford' stripes	Light Blue/Metal 	Blue 	Black 	RL 	6214 	Hong Kong	 	
==Retooled Versions==
The Ford J-Car has come out in the following re-tooled versions:
Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country 	Notes/Variations 	Photo
2010	HWC.com Series 93/6 	Spectraflame Powder Blue	'1' on sides & hood, "Ford" in black & white stripe on sides, painted taillights	Chrome/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	NCRL 	R8389	Thailand	5,000 producedBase code(s): C18 	75px
2015	HWC.com Original 16 	Spectraflame Dark Green 	Number “2” on hood & sides 	Chrome/Metal 	Clear 	Silver 	NCRL 	BLR25	Thailand	Came with collectors buttonBase Code(s)	
2018	HWC.com Original 16 Display	Spectraflame Navy Blue 	Tail Lights, Black Rear Panel, Black & White Stripes with 'FORD' & '3' 	 	 	White 	NCRL 	FNC23	 	Opening Rear Hatch 	
==See Also==
===Ford GT40 / GT90===
*Ford GT-40
*Ford J-Car
*Angeleno M70
*Ford Mark IV [A 1969 release]
*Ford Mk IV [A 1970 Sizzlers release]
*'67 Ford GT40 Mk.IV [A 2021 release]
*Ford GT-90
*40 Somethin'
===Ford GT (Gen 1)===
*Ford GT LM
*Ford GTX-1
===Ford GT (Gen 2)===
*2016 Ford GT Race
*'17 Ford GT
==Galery==
1967 Ford J-Car HK Collector Button.jpg|original 1967 Ford J-Car HK collector button
RLC 2010 Ford J-Car Powder Blue Thailand R8389.jpg|RLC 2010
1968 Ford J Car.JPG
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