Hot Wheels 2001 First Editions Cunningham C4R

First Editions Cunningham C4R

​🚗 Vehicle & Casting Overview

​Series / Set: 2001 First Editions (Collector #051 / #31 of 36)

​Casting Features: This debut edition features a classic gloss white body accented by dual blue racing stripes running down the center. Designed by Phil Riehlman, it highlights a blue-tinted open cockpit windshield, a detailed black interior, and rolls on standard 5-Spoke (5SP) wheels.

​The Real-World Legend: The Cunningham C4R was a dominant force in American sports car racing during the early 1950s. Built by Briggs Cunningham, this heavy-hitting racer tackled the 24 Hours of Le Mans powered by a massive Chrysler FirePower Hemi V8, wearing the traditional United States international racing colors of blue and white.

​📐 Collector Grade & Condition

​Collection Grade: Good / Mid-Grade (Carded)

​Card & Blister Condition: Carded in good condition. The clear blister bubble is sealed firmly around the sports car. The classic blue 2001-era card shows typical retail handling and aging—expect minor wear along the edges, light veining, or slightly softened corners, but it remains fully intact and presents well.

​Protection: Unprotected. Stored as-issued on the original cardboard card without an aftermarket clamshell or protective case.

​Collector Note: This 2001 release is the true first edition version of the casting, capturing a vital piece of mid-century American road-racing history in a beautifully accurate 1:64 scale execution.