Post #4447595

2026-05-24 02:49 UTC

This new "Vairstrike" follows in the footsteps of two earlier Hot Wheels Corvairs. Customs are never my favorites, but for many, many years, the "Vairy 8" (released in 2002) was the only accessible 1:64-scale 1965-69 Corvair out there. Then a few years ago, HW put out a very nice premium Yenko Stinger casting; this new one goes much wilder than the "Vairy 8," with a dash of Stinger styling in the partially blanked rear windows. #WeirdCarMastodon #164scale

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@autonerdery@weird.autos 2026-05-24 02:56

It's worth noting that in the late ’60s there was a Mego Jet 1:64-scale ’65 Corvair coupe, but it's extremely rare and expensive, and I don't have one. I did take it upon myself to flesh out the late model Corvair offerings, with Monza sedan (’65) and convertible (’67), Corsa coupe (1966), and Fitch Sprint (1965) variations. #WeirdCarMastodon #164scale

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@autonerdery@weird.autos 2026-05-28 21:36

Looking more closely at these two Hot Wheels Corvairs, it's pretty apparent that the Yenko Stinger casting formed the starting point for the new "Vairstrike." The windshield, side glass shapes, most of the roof, the shape of the trunklid, and the doors are all basically identical. One of the joys of digital design (which I have also made liberal use of) is this opportunity to more easily make different variations, without having to start from scratch. #WeirdCarMastodon #164scale

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