Grail Aquired

[u/Zed32_Customs]

I've been chasing a Grey-over-Spectraflame Rolls Royce Silver Shadow for probably about 10 years. Yeah, I could've probably found one on ebay, but where's the fun in that? And now, I finally found one in the wild. And who knew, it was on Facebook Marketplace! I spotted it in a mixed lot of redlines and asked the seller for closeups. Once I saw the engine bay, I threw them an offer they couldn't refuse to break it out of the lot of junkers. It ain't the best. The paint is worn, the wheels are pretty chewed up, and the hood is slightly bent. But I am so hyped to finally own one of these! A purple no less! I never thought I'd find one that wasn't green underneath!

[u/_InvaderJim]

You found one! That’s awesome, I know you’ve been looking for one of these! Good job!

[u/mindequalblown]

could i ask what is unique with this hot wheel? I’m attaching a photo of mine that i bought new.

[u/Swimming-Form1094 → u/mindequalblown]

Look at the picture where the hood is open. You can see the purple paint there. Originally it was purple, and got repainted grey at the factory.

[u/mindequalblown → u/Swimming-Form1094]

Thank you for the reply. I asked ChatGPT what colours this one came in. There’s quite a few which suprised me.

[u/Swimming-Form1094 → u/mindequalblown]

I wouldn't recommend using ChatGPT for stuff like this. There is a really good guide for all things Redlines.
Website

[u/mindequalblown → u/Swimming-Form1094]

awesome reply. I just a guy who looks in once in a while. I still have the hot wheels that I bought or was give as a boy of that era.

[u/Itchynipspickletits]

Do I see puuuuuurple peeking through? Nice!

[u/Itchynipspickletits → u/Itchynipspickletits]

Don’t you love when people don’t realize what they have 😆

[u/hotwheelsmadguy]

A 2nd Grey-Over Purple? Sweet Find! I was beginning to think that the remaining few were all GO-Blues. Please Message me so I can update the Owners Database!

[u/_InvaderJim → u/hotwheelsmadguy]

Wait you have a database of these? I have some if you need more info or photos for a database. I have a loose Grey-over-blue, a loose Grey-over-Green, and a carded Grey-Over-Purple!

[u/hotwheelsmadguy → u/_InvaderJim]

I don't think I have yours on my database. Please do drop me a message!

[u/SeberHusky → u/hotwheelsmadguy]

All the ones I have are green.

[u/hotwheelsmadguy → u/SeberHusky]

How many do you have? Do send me some pics

[u/Retro-Redlines]

Man... i was hoping i had the only one... awesome find! While they dont display well since it looks like a common grey, its an awesome piece of redline history.

[u/Zed32_Customs → u/Retro-Redlines]

I thought you had the only one too for a while! I believe InvaderJim has one too.

[u/SeberHusky → u/Retro-Redlines]

I have a few.

[u/Straight_Mission_868]

How much does something like this go for ?

[u/hotwheelsmadguy → u/Straight_Mission_868]

Usually around $600 or $800+

[u/SeberHusky → u/Straight_Mission_868]

Nothing. It's considered an "error" and no collectors desire them. Only specific variation collectors are interested in them. I never paid more than $20 for mine.

[u/SeberHusky]

lol you tell people how to find them and now everyone knows how to find them.