I’m considering reorganizing my Hot Wheels collection. First, I plan to sell half of it, but I’ll keep all my Porsche and Mazda items and focus on them in the future. By getting rid of almost 200 cars, I’ll have the opportunity to purchase 10 to 15 more unique items or up to 40 premium ones.
The first-ever Hot Wheels Porsche was a replica of the race-going 917, released in 1970. Over the next decade, Mattel produced almost 40 variations of this casting. Interestingly, a retooled version of the 917 showed up almost 30 years later in 2011, but it only lasted for three more variations.
For this list, I’ve selected the 25 coolest Hot Wheels Porsche cars, reflecting my personal preferences. It was a challenging task, and I could have easily included more cars. Other collectors may have organized their lists differently.
Here are the 25 cars that made it onto my list:
1. Porsche 550 Spyder: This was the oldest Porsche on the list, released in 1999. It came in a four-car set alongside other classic Porsche models.
2. Porsche 911 GT1-98: This car was one of the fastest vehicles in Need for Speed: Porsche. The casting debuted in 1999 and had nine variations, with the final one being part of the Speed Machines series.
3. Porsche 917K: Released in 1998, this casting had six different variations, including a special Gulf Racing edition that is highly sought after by collectors.
4. Porsche 930 Turbo: The first Hot Wheels replica of the turbocharged Porsche 911 was released in 1999. It had four variations, all featuring a metal base and Real Riders wheels.
5. Porsche Carrera GT: This casting debuted in 2006, showcasing the V10 engine and unique design of the real Carrera GT. It had several iterations, including a special Gold CM6 wheels edition.
6. Porsche Cayman S: Released in 2007, this casting had multiple variations, with the most recent one in 2022. It is still an accessible casting for collectors.
7. Porsche 911 GT2: This casting debuted in 2010 and had 18 variations, including a Super Treasure Hunt version with special Gold CM6 wheels. It remains a popular casting among collectors.
8. Porsche 911 GT3 RS: This casting has been released multiple times since 2011, with various color variations. The 2016 version featured a Pearl White finish with an Urban Outlaw livery and Real Riders Larry Wood 5-Spoke wheels.
9. Porsche 935/78: Jun Imai designed this casting, which debuted over a decade ago. It had multiple variations, including a special Mattel Indonesia Employee Exclusive 2-pack edition, which is extremely rare.
10. Porsche 993 GT2: This casting has had several variations since its debut in 2013, including a Super Treasure Hunt version. It is highly desirable among collectors.
11. Porsche 934 Turbo RSR: This casting debuted in 2014 and had 13 iterations, all featuring Real Riders wheels. The 2015 Toy Fair edition is one of the most special variations of this casting.
12. Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2016): This casting debuted in 2016 and had 15 variations, including a Super Treasure Hunt version. It remains a popular choice among collectors.
13. Porsche 964: Mark Jones designed this casting, with three variations released between 2017 and 2021. It remains a relatively affordable casting for collectors.
14. Porsche 356 Speedster: This casting had three variations between 2017 and 2022, including a special Kroger Mail-in exclusive. It is still an accessible casting for collectors.
15. Porsche 934.5: This casting made its debut in 2018 and is highly sought after by collectors. It had two variations, one in the Car Culture: Silhouettes series and another in a Team Transport set.
16. Porsche 962: This casting debuted in 2019 and had three variations, including a Chase version in the Speed Machines series. It remains a popular choice among collectors.
17. ’71 Porsche 911: This casting debuted in 2019 and had three variations, including a special Target-exclusive Red Edition. It remains an affordable option for collectors.
18. Porsche 918 Spyder (2018): This casting made its debut in 2018 and had three variations, including a Super Treasure Hunt version. It remains a popular choice among collectors.
19. Porsche 964 RLC: This Red Line Club-exclusive casting debuted in 2019 and had two variations released in the same year. It is highly desirable among collectors.
20. RWB Porsche 930: This casting debuted in 2019 and had three variations, including a Super Treasure Hunt version. It remains a popular choice among collectors.
21. Porsche 911 GT3: This casting debuted in 2021 and had multiple variations, including a Chase version in the Speed Machines series. Its affordability makes it appealing to collectors.
22. Porsche 944 Turbo: This casting debuted in 2021 and had multiple variations, including a special Toy Fair edition. It remains an accessible casting for collectors.
23. Porsche 935 (2022): This casting debuted in 2022 and had multiple variations, including a Super Treasure Hunt version. It remains a popular choice among collectors.
24. Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7: This casting debuted in 2022 and had multiple variations, including a Chase version. It is highly desirable among collectors.
25. Porsche 959 RLC: This Red Line Club-exclusive casting is highly sought after by collectors. It had one variation released in 2022.
These 25 cars represent a range of Porsche models throughout the years and showcase the diversity of the Hot Wheels Porsche collection. Whether you’re a casual collector or a dedicated enthusiast, there is a Porsche casting for everyone to enjoy.