CIPSA

Compañía Industrial de Plásticos, SA, better known as CIPSA, was a Mexican company specializing in the production of plastic products. The company was known to have produced many Mattel products under license, including Hot Wheels cars.
==History==
CIPSA was originally founded in 1939 by Max Shein Heisler. The company manufactured various plastic items, from combs to model kits to small toys. Heisler adapted what he saw around the world for the Mexican market, which is where he found success. He later began a partnership with Monsanto in 1959, ultimately selling all his shares to Monsanto in 1967; Monsanto rescinded the partnership in 1969.
CIPSA began production of Hot Wheels cars and track sets in the early 1970s under license from Mattel, with production continuing into the late-1970s; the last owner of the factory, Don Manuel Senderos, decided to close the factory permanently in the early 1980s. The old CIPSA factories still exist, although owned by a different company.
There is a rumor that the factory was closed permanently on account of damage caused by a fire in the 1970s; this has not been verified.
==Known castings==
CIPSA-manufactured Hot Wheels are very similar externally to most Hot Wheels of the time period. These do not feature any distinguishing features from Mattel-manufactured Hot Wheels from the time period and do not feature CIPSA logos on their bases. All CIPSA castings are manufactured in Mexico, but feature "Made in U.S.A." or "Made in Hong Kong" markings. These castings are very difficult to find today and are often noted to be found in poor condition.
===Basic Hot Wheels===
*Bugeye
*Carabo
*Classic Cord
*Cockney Cab
*Crew Car
*Ferrari 312P
*Ferrari 512S
*Hairy Hauler
*Hiway Robber
*Jet Threat
*Mantis
*McLaren M6A
*Mercedes-Benz 280SL
*Mighty Maverick
*Mod Quad
*Mongoose II
*Mustang Stocker
*Odd Job
*Peeping Bomb
*Porsche 917
*Porsche Carrera
*Rail Dragster
*Rocket-Bye-Baby
*Sand Witch
*Seasider
*Side Kick
*Six Shooter
*Snake II
*Sugar Caddy
*Superfine Turbine
*Swingin' Wing
*T-4-2
*Whip Creamer
===Sizzlers===
*Angeleno M70
*Anteater
*Camaro Trans-Am
*'Cuda Trans-Am
*Ford Mk IV
*Firebird Trans-Am
*Hot Head
*Live Wire
*Mustang Boss 302
*Side-Burn
*Spoil Sport
*Straight Scoop
===RRRumblers===
*Mean Machine
*Rip Snorter
===Hot Shots===
*Heatwave
*Red Alert
*Purple Rage
*Sound Breaker
==Track Sets==
===Basic Hot Wheels===
*Correcaminos Circuito Doble
*Correcaminos Circuito Rápido
*Estacionamiento
*Rally de Precisión
*Rampa Veloz
*Super Circuito Diabolico
===Sizzlers===
*Circuito California/8
*Circuito Centella
*Circuito Gran Ovalo
*Circuito Remolino
*Persecutión Mortal
*Pista Gorda Alto Peligro
*Pista Gorda Super 8
*Pista Super Impacto
*Pista Super Peligro
*Super Circuito Pista Gordo
==Accessories==
===Basic Hot Wheels===
*5 Tramos de Pista
*Circulo Acrobatico
*Correcaminos Doble
*Correcaminos Sencillo
*Cuentavueltas Doble
*Curva Peraltada de 90°
*Curva Peraltada Doble
*Curva Peratada Sencilla
*Garage Portatil
*Soportes
*Uniones
===Sizzlers===
Some Sizzlers accessories were shared with the basic line.
*5 Tramos de Pista
*Bomba Sizzlers
*Cruce Elevado
*Cruceros Peligrosos
*Freno Doble y Curvas Eses
*Cuentavueltas Doble
*Curva Peraltada de 90°
*Curva Peraltada Doble
*Curva Peratada Sencilla
*Curvas de Retorno
*Curvas Torbellino
*Pista Gorda Curva Peraltada
*Pista Gorda Tramos de Pista
*Soportes
==External links==
*CIPSACARS
==Foreign Market Hot Wheels==
Foreign Market Hot Wheels
By Country:France • Italy • India • Mexico (CIPSA) • Mexico (Aurimat) • Venezuela
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