Product Reviews1998 Hot Wheels Smoke 'n Water Cool Classic '59 CHEVY FLEETSIDE/CRACKERBOX RACER

The Perfect Hot Wheels Crackerbox Combo

I purchased this well done rendering, of a fabulous combination, as a birthday gift for a great friend of mine Kevin. It's a total hit and of course very appreciated by lifestyles who embrace water-sports.

The minute I laid eyes on this limited edition collector set, my mind recalled a conversation with my buddy decades earlier when he educated me about the fine craftsmanship of a all wood Criss-Craft boat. Basically, it was made out to be a watercraft that ought to impress anyone who possesses an appreciation for hot rod custom vehicles and the sort. Plus, Kevin being a fellow Chevrolet fan, made the inclusion of awesome color scheme '59 Fleetside Chebby Pick'em-up truck, with a very well produced matching trailer, a real deal sealer. Just plain awesome.

This set absolutely captures a particular appreciation of ageless craftsmanship, design and style.

Like the majority of us, ole Kev may never be able to afford the real deal classics, but like many HW collectors, he'll at least be able to better illustrate and complement his stories of fine wooden crackerbox type boats and the legendary classic vehicles that just might be the perfect towing match-up.

Every now & then Hot Wheels produces an extraordinary limited edition collectors set, like this one. The details are spot-on with outstanding insight concerning choice of color scheme and subtle customizing acents. Any liberty taken, was well calculated. We view it as a fine work of art that stimulates find memories and imagination. Sometimes it's enjoyable to merely look something over and cultivate a fonder appreciation for certain vehicles that Americans utilize to maximize the degree of fun not only experienced in the journey, but also in the destination as well! Living large.

Perhaps, someday, Hot Wheels designers will produce a "LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM" series, that'll include sets much like this.

This set will surely remain a favorite collectable among HW fans.

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