Our old friend the Hot Wheels redline 'Swingin' Wing' is a classic example of the die cast designers art. From Ira Gilford in 1970, this is one of the iconic exotic cars which drew me onto the long road of collecting Hot Wheels. The cool spoiler, deep electric violet paintwork and dual cockpits make it one of the best redlines ever.
Although it has a standard single cockpit, the swept lines and high white spoiler, plus the violet finish surely suggest a little plagiarism.
However, Corgo Rockets could well be guilty of pinching ideas, albeit for a real world car design. Their rendition of the Alfa Romeo Pinninfarina also takes the high white spoiler and violet finish and shares the blade like protrusions at the front like the Custom Spoiler. Either way, they make a lovely trio, followed up by the standard Corgi Junior version in Cobalt Blue.
I prefer Toppers JL design. What a beauty! Great find Bill.
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