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Hot Wheels Modern Classics Car Culture Set: A Closer Look

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The Hot Wheels Car Culture line is back with another exciting set for 2024: Modern Classics! This is the fifth installment of the Modern Classics series since Car Culture was introduced, and it’s bringing some serious heat. We also saw a Modern Classics premium line back in 2008, which introduced the ’83 Chevy Silverado casting.  This Hot Wheels Modern Classics Car Culture set is available now on Amazon. Let’s dive into what this set has to offer.

The Lineup:

  • #1 – Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Pandem: This casting is brand new to Hot Wheels and comes in white with Hot Wheels and Pandem graphics. The bronze Real Rider Modern 5 spoke wheels are a perfect complement to the car’s aggressive lines. The R32 Skyline GT-R, nicknamed “Godzilla”, was a legend on the streets and tracks of Japan. Its all-wheel-drive system and powerful 2.6L twin-turbocharged engine made it a force to be reckoned with.
  • #2 – 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: This classic German sports sedan comes in ZAMAC with grey Real Rider Aero wheels. The 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II was a homologation special built so Mercedes could go racing in the DTM series. It featured a powerful 2.5L inline-four engine and aggressive aerodynamics.
  • #3 – Nissan SilEighty: Another new casting, this one is a real head-turner. The SilEighty is a popular modification in the tuner world, combining the front end of a Nissan Silvia S13 with the body of a 1988-1994 Nissan 180SX. This Hot Wheels version is blue with bronze Real Rider Euro wheels.
  • #4 – Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33): This R33 Skyline GT-R comes in white with black Real Rider Modern 5 spoke wheels. While not as iconic as the R32, the R33 still boasts impressive performance and a cult following.
  • #5 – Subaru Forester STi: Finally, a Hot Wheels casting of the Forester STi! This new casting is blue with grey Real Rider Modern 10 spoke wheels. The Forester STi offered a unique blend of practicality and performance, with its turbocharged engine and rally-inspired all-wheel-drive system.

Chase Car:

  • #0 – Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Pandem Chase: This blacked-out chase version of the R32 Pandem is already generating a lot of buzz. With black Real Rider Modern 5 spoke wheels, it’s an even meaner looking version of an already aggressive car. I’ve seen this one selling for $125 to $150 on the secondary market.

Trenton’s Take:

I’m really excited about this set. The R32 Skyline and the SilEighty are my personal favorites, but I’m also stoked to see the Subaru Forester STi finally get some love from Hot Wheels. I think this set has something for everyone, from JDM fans to European car enthusiasts. The variety of castings and the high-quality details make this a must-have for any Hot Wheels collector. I predict these will sell out fast, so grab them while you can!