In this very special full-throttle anniversary book, follow the journey of a humble die-cast toy car that ramps up to become the fastest growing, number-one plaything on the planet! Ideal for grown-up fans as a coffee-table gift book, this volume contains a thorough history of the Hot Wheels cars.

Packed with information and trivia, discover why Hot Wheels cars go so fast, how the models were designed, who came up with the logo, the orange tracks, and so much more! It's an inspiring story that explains how much thought and attention to detail goes into creating these cars that have become a hot collectible and favourite toy.

Filled with rare design drawings and prototypes from Mattel's archives as well as unpublished photos of the great Hot Wheels vehicles from across their 50-year history, this book will thrill Hot Wheels fans of all ages!