Uh oh. Looks like a Hot Wheel purchase is in my future! (even if it is a bit modern for me)
They do make models out of the winners, right?
By J.A. Ackley
May 14, 2024
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Volkswagen,
Hot Wheels,
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia,
Hot Wheels Legends Tour
Photography Courtesy Courtesy Hot Wheels
If this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, named “Karma,” looks like a life-sized Hot Wheels, you’re not the only one thinking so. The judges of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour thought so, too, awarding it the top spot at the Miami stop on May 11.
Reportedly, more than 150 cars participates and 8500 fans attended the event at Walmart in Doral, Florida.
Jorge Lazcano owns the custom 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Here’s how representatives from Hot Wheels described the ride:
“Karma” is a custom 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia built by Jorge Lazcano that has been fully restored and modified inside and out over two and a half years. Inspired by a friend with the same model, Jorge loved the unique design of the car and wanted to bring his personal vision to life. Lazcano’s Karmann Ghia retains the classic styling but features tasteful exterior modifications including the combination of antique white and jet-black paint. Additionally, the chrome on the vehicle was powder coated black to stand out against the white body. He then swapped the original wheels for custom black 17-inch wheels and dropped the vehicle on a static suspension setup. The performance was also improved as the original motor was swapped for a larger 1600 Dual Port single carb motor to give the little VW more power to match the aesthetic, and the braking system was updated to modern discs. This, along with brand-new leather interior, left him with a sleek, sophisticated look that impressed the judges and took the top spot at Hot Wheels Legends Tour Miami today.
The winner of each stop of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour gets inducted into Hot Wheels Garage of Legends. Along with the honors comes a custom-made 1:64 Hot Wheels version of the real-life vehicle.
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour heads to Atlanta next, on June 1. For a full schedule, visit creations.mattel.com/pages/hw-legends-tour.
Uh oh. Looks like a Hot Wheel purchase is in my future! (even if it is a bit modern for me)
They do make models out of the winners, right?
aircooled said:Uh oh. Looks like a Hot Wheel purchase is in my future! (even if it is a bit modern for me)
They do make models out of the winners, right?
As winner of the Miami event, Karma will enter a semi-final that includes winners from the other events on the tour. The overall winner's car will be made into a 1:64 car.
I like the blacked out chrome, especially if it was done because the original chrome was damaged. Happy to see Ghia's represented!
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