Hot Wheels cars are a gateway to car fandom. This second-generation Datsun Roadster was introduced in 1963 and produced through 1970, but never caught on like the later Z-cars. Cars & Bids Cars & Bids Cars & Bids Cars & BidsAs for how it became a Hot Wheels car, that’s down to Gabe being invited to the 2024 Hot Wheels Collector Convention as the guest of honor. Cars & Bids Cars & Bids Cars & Bids Cars & BidsThe full-size Datsun got its own vinyl graphics, along with a hardtop to match the Hot Wheels car. The car also wears front lowering springs and 14-inch Panasport wheels that are faithfully replicated on the Hot Wheels version.