40th Anniversary of the Thunderbird 2-Car Set
40th Anniversary of the Thunderbird 2-Car Set1997
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40th Anniversary of the Thunderbird 2-Car Set
Hot Wheels '57 T-Bird 1997
- 1997 · Mainline
- 16989
- Toy #
- 16989
- Year
- 1997
- Product line
- Mainline
- Casting
- '57 T-Bird
- Color
- Metalflake Maroon
- Tampo
- White top & realistic trim
- Base
- Chrome / Plastic
- Window
- Clear
- Interior
- Clear
- Wheels
- RR
- Country
- China
- Status
- Regular
- Notes
- '57 T-Bird
The Hot Wheels '57 T-Bird was released in 1997 as part of the mainline in the “40th Anniversary of the Thunderbird 2-Car Set” series, toy number 16989.
Paint: Metalflake Maroon; wheels: RR; made in China.
The '57 T-Bird casting first appeared in 1980 and has 39 releases in our database, most recently in 2014.
The 40th Anniversary of the Thunderbird 2-Car Set series of 1997 has 2 cars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels '57 T-Bird?
The toy number is 16989 (1997). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels '57 T-Bird from?
It was released in 1997 in the mainline, series “40th Anniversary of the Thunderbird 2-Car Set”.
Is the Hot Wheels '57 T-Bird a Treasure Hunt?
No, it is a regular release.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the '57 T-Bird?
Not yet – you can request it on this page.
'57 T-Bird: 39 versions
The 10 closest versions – see all on the casting page.
| No. | Model | Series | Series # | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | '57 T-Bird TH | 1995 Treasure Hunts | 4/12 | 13352 | 1995 | |||
| 384 | '57 T-Bird | Flamethrower Series | 1/4 | 15223 | 1996 | |||
| – | '57 T-Bird | '50's Favorites 5-Pack | 3/5 | 15068 | 1996 | |||
| – | '57 T-Bird | Bloomingdale's Fabulous '57s | 15720 | Red | 1996 | |||
| – | '57 T-Bird | Bloomingdale's Fabulous '57s | Metallic Orange | 1996 | ||||
| – | '57 T-Bird | 40th Anniversary of the Thunderbird 2-Car Set | 16989 | Metalflake Maroon | 1997 | |||
| 685 | '57 T-Bird | Tattoo Machines Series | 1/4 | 18767 | 1998 | |||
| – | '57 T-Bird | FAO Schwarz Cruisin' the '50s Car Set | 19758 | Turquoise | 1998 | |||
| – | '57 T-Bird | Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary | 18867 | White | 1998 | |||
| – | '57 T-Bird | '50s Cruisers 5-Pack | 2/5 | 21076 | 1999 |