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Scorchers
Hot Wheels Black Bird 1979
The Hot Wheels Black Bird was released in 1979 as part of the mainline in the “Scorchers” series, toy number 2891.
- 1979 · Mainline
- 2891
- Toy #
- 2891
- Series
- Scorchers
- Year
- 1979
- Product line
- Mainline
- Casting
- Black Bird
- Designer
- Larry Wood, Bob Rosas
- Color
- Black
- Tampo
- Flames
- Base
- Black / Plastic
- Window
- Chrome
- Interior
- None
- Wheels
- 8SP · 8 Spoke
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Regular
- Notes
- Named Black Bird · Black Bird
Paint: Black; wheels: 8SP; made in Hong Kong.
The Black Bird casting first appeared in 1979 and has 2 releases in our database.
The Scorchers series of 1979 has 12 cars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels Black Bird?
The toy number is 2891 (1979). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels Black Bird from?
It was released in 1979 in the mainline, series “Scorchers”.
Is the Hot Wheels Black Bird a Treasure Hunt?
No, it is a regular release.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the Black Bird?
Not yet – you can request it on this page.
Black Bird: 2 versions
Casting history across every year.
| Model | Series | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bird | Scorchers | 2891 | Black | 1979 | ||
| Black Bird | Scorchers | 2640 | White | 1979 |
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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.