Silhouette

==The Full-Sized Silhouette==
*The candy apple red, all steel-bodied Sillouhette was hand formed and built by Bill Cushenbery, starting with a modified '56 Buick frame. The car was completed by the summer of 1962, and sported a fuel injected Buick engine and wire wheels. These highlights were replaced in 1963 by a dual quad 429 Ford and slotted mag wheels. The Show Car was then purchased by Ford to tour with the ICAS events as a featured car of the Ford Custom Car Caravan.
*The complete half of the windshield in front of the integrated roll-bar is hinged at the base to tilt forward. The steering column also raises to allow for easy access into the red and white leather interior, which features a "floating" instrument panel and bucket seats.
*The car was stolen in 1983 and has yet to be found; only the bubble canopy and other mechanical parts have been located but the rest of the car remains missing
*The Photo and information for the full scale Silhouette is sourced from the book "Showtime" by Michael Sheridan and Sam Bushala
==Description==
The Silhouette was one of the cars released in the 1968 Hot Wheels series, also known as the "The Sweet Sixteen". Despite its' sleek and futuristic 1960's design, it is considered the least valuable Hot Wheels car of the 1968 year because there were so many produced. The Cars were packaged with a 'Collector's Button'.
==USA Versions==
The Silhouette has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Notes: USA castings have clear glass, silver wheels, a one-piece interior, and shorter, thicker side pipes. Colors are descending in rarity from most common to most rare.
Year	Series 	Color 	Sticker	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	cast #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua 	 	Aqua/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	75px
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue 	 	Blue/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Gold 	None 	Gold/Metal 	Clear 	White 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green 	 	Green/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple 	 	Purple/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red 	 	Red/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Antifreeze 	 	Antifreeze/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	75px
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Hot Pink 	 	Hot Pink/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Blue 	 	Light blue/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Apple Green	 	Apple Green/Metal	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta 	 	Magenta/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Olive 	 	Olive/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Orange 	 	Orange/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Rose 	 	Rose/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Creamy Pink	 	Creamy pink/Metal	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow 	 	Yellow/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Brown 	 	Brown/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	USA 	 	
==Hong Kong Versions==
The Silhouette has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Notes: Hong Kong versions have blue tinted glass, chrome foil wheels, a two-piece interior featuring a steering wheel stuck into the dashboard, longer, but thinner side pipes, and four square placement holes in the chassis. Colors are descending in rarity from most common to most rare.
Year	Series 	Color 	Sticker	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	cast #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple 	 	Purple/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	HK 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Antifreeze	 	Antifreeze/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	HK 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue 	 	Blue/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	HK 	 	
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green 	 	Green/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	HK 	 	75px
1968	1968 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Pink 	 	Pink/Metal 	 	 	RL 	6209 	HK 	 	
==1993 Retooled Versions==
A new tool and die was created for the 1993 Hot Wheels 25th Anniversary release.
The Silhouette has come out 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
 	1993	25th Anniversary 8-Pack 	Metalflake Purple 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Purple/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	10960	China 	 	75px
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Dark Olive 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Dark Olive/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	75px
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Light Green 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Light Green/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	75px
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Magenta 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Magenta/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	75px
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Orange 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Orange/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Gold 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Gold/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Grey 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Light-Blue 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Light-Blue/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Aqua 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Aqua/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	75px
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Red 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Red/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Brown 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Brown/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Lavender / Pink 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Lavender/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Lime 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Lime/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1993	25th Anniversary 	Metalflake Dk Blue 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Dk Blue/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Aqua-Green / Turquoise	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Aqua - Green/ Metal	Blue tint 	Dark Grey 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	75px
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Orange 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Orange/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Grey 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Yellow 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Yellow/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Grey 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Silver-Grey 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Silver/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	75px
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Pink 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Pink/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Black 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Black/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Blue 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Blue/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Burgundy 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Burgundy/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Lt Green 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Lt Green/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Magenta 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Magenta/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	Vintage 	Metalflake Light Gray 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Metalflake Light Gray/ Metal 	Blue tint 	Dark Gray 	RL 	5715 	China 	 	
 	1994	FAO Schwarz Gold Series Collection 	Maroon 	Painted Red taillights, tiny White Hot Wheels Logo	Maroon / Metal 	Clear 	White 	RL Gold 	5715 	China 	Limited to 3000 	75px
 	1995	FAO Schwarz Gold Series Collection II	Gold Chrome 	Red Hot Wheels logo on back 	Gold/Metal 	Tinted (Blue)	Black 	RL Gold 	13828	China 	Limited to 4000 	
==2018 Retooled Versions==
The Silhouette has come out 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
 	2018	HotWheelsCollectors.com Original 16 	Spectraflame Antifreeze	Taillights and Exhaust Panel 	Antifreeze/Metal 	Blue 	White 	RL 	FNC30	China 	4,000 Produced 	
 	2018	HotWheelsCollectors.com Original 16 Display Set	Spectraflame Aqua 	Black Side Panel, Taillights, Black Rear Panel	Aqua/Metal 	Blue 	White 	RL 	FNC23	China 	 	
== See Also ==
* Silhouette II
* Silhouette (Fatbax)
* Silhouette (Fatbax McDonald's)
==Gallery==
June August 96 Newsletter Silhouette Proty.JPG|Vintage series on Prototype Blister (June/August 1996 Newsletter)
SilhetAntdkZ.JPG|Group pic for fun: vista69
USPurple sILHOUETTEWhiteInterior.jpeg|USPurple sILHOUETTEWhiteInterior
USPurple sILHOUETTEWhiteInterior2.jpeg|USPurple sILHOUETTEWhiteInterior
USPurple sILHOUETTEWhiteInterior3333.jpeg|USPurple sILHOUETTEWhiteInterior
File:Silhouette 1968 HK Collector Button.jpg|original Silhouette HK collector button
File:1968 Silhouette Cars with different Interior.jpg|HK Silhouette Interior White, Purple, Grey, Brown
File:1968 Silhouette HK and USA Base.jpg|1968 Silhouette HK Base and USA Base
Zee Krazee Wheels.JPG|This "Krazze Wheels" toy by Zee Toys (Zylmex) looks very familiar
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