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Hot Wheels Rear Engine Dragster 1972
The Hot Wheels Rear Engine Dragster was released in 1972 as part of the mainline in the “Hot Wheels” series, toy number 5699.
- 1972 · Mainline
- 5699
- Toy #
- 5699
- Series
- Hot Wheels
- Year
- 1972
- Product line
- Mainline
- Casting
- Rear Engine Dragster
- Designer
- Larry Wood
- Color
- Enamel blue
- Tampo
- Front Black Chrome Wire Wheels & BW Back Wheels
- Base
- Unpainted metal
- Window
- (no windows)
- Interior
- Black
- Wheels
- Front Black Chrome Wire Wheels, BW Back Wheels
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Regular
- Notes
- Named Rear Engine Mongoose · Rear Engine Dragster
Paint: Enamel blue; wheels: Front Black Chrome Wire Wheels & BW Back Wheels; made in Hong Kong.
The Rear Engine Dragster casting first appeared in 1972 and has 2 releases in our database.
The Hot Wheels series of 1972 has 3 cars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels Rear Engine Dragster?
The toy number is 5699 (1972). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels Rear Engine Dragster from?
It was released in 1972 in the mainline, series “Hot Wheels”.
Is the Hot Wheels Rear Engine Dragster a Treasure Hunt?
No, it is a regular release.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the Rear Engine Dragster?
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Rear Engine Dragster: 2 versions
Casting history across every year.
| Model | Series | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Engine Dragster | Hot Wheels | 5956 | Yellow | 1972 | ||
| Rear Engine Dragster | Hot Wheels | 5699 | Enamel blue | 1972 |
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Data last updated: Sep 27, 2026. Source: our own Hot Wheels database, maintained daily, with releases from 1968 onwards and our own unboxing videos.