Hot Wheels Custom V-8 Vega (Faster Than Ever Series)

This is a 1:64 scale die-cast model of a 'Custom V-8 Vega' from the Hot Wheels brand by Mattel. The car features a white paint finish with red and blue racing stripes along the side panels and the rear quarter. A distinctive feature of this particular release is the 'Faster Than Ever' (FTE) designation, which is characterized by the bronze-colored, thin-spoke open-hole style wheels designed for low friction on tracks. The car is constructed with a die-cast metal body and a plastic base and interior. The packaging is a standard blister card featuring the 2005-2009 style Blue Card design, with the specific 'Faster Than Ever' circular logo visible on the left side of the artwork. The card is labeled with '01/10' indicating its position in the sub-set. Regarding condition, the card appears generally flat with sharp upper corners, though there is a slight visible crease or soft corner on the bottom right edges of the card stock. The clear plastic blister remains firmly attached to the cardboard and shows no visible cracking or crushing, keeping the mint-condition car securely inside. This model captures the early 1970s Chevrolet Vega styling but modified with a high-performance V8 stance, reflecting mid-2000s Hot Wheels aesthetic and engineering.