{"product_id":"hot-wheels-boulevard-no-101-1955-plymouth-savoy","title":"Hot Wheels Boulevard No. 101 1955 Plymouth Savoy","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRust, Attitude, and Craft — ’55 Savoy Rat Rod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not polished chrome and perfect paint. This is chipped metal, faded colour, and a car that looks like it has lived a long, hard life — and come out the other side cooler for it. The 1955 Plymouth Savoy, reimagined here as a rat rod, trades showroom shine for raw character. Lowered, purposeful, and unapologetically rough around the edges, it feels like the kind of build that was pieced together in a shed, driven hard, and never fussed over. In this Boulevard release, the magic is in the detail — the patina finish creates a sense of age and authenticity that makes the car feel almost real. It is not about perfection. It is about personality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Real Car\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1955 Plymouth Savoy (Custom Rat Rod)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom hot rod V8 build (front-mounted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly modified interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic mid-1950s American body shape; heavily customised rat rod styling; lowered stance; intentionally weathered finish; emphasis on individuality over restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen Imperfection Becomes the Point\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nRat rods sit at the opposite end of the spectrum from traditional restorations. Instead of chasing factory-original perfection, they celebrate wear, creativity, and the idea that a car’s story is just as important as its specification. Exposed surfaces, mismatched finishes, and visible ageing all become part of the design.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThat philosophy is exactly what makes this Hot Wheels release stand out. The patina effect is incredibly well executed, showing just how far modern tampo work has come. Subtle colour variation, surface texture, and distressed detailing give the Savoy a depth that rewards a closer look. For collectors, this is one of those pieces that proves premium die-cast can be about craftsmanship as much as subject matter.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssortment:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRT68-956W – Boulevard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRT58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot Wheels Premium Boulevard cars feature detailed deco and collector-focused presentation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Hot Wheels Boulevard ’55 Plymouth Savoy Rat Rod. Stunning patina finish with raw custom hot rod character.\"\u003e","brand":"Hot Wheels Premium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48615260520697,"sku":"GJT68-956W : HRT58","price":13.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/6747\/3984\/files\/HRT58_01.webp?v=1782883655","url":"https:\/\/www.toys101.co.nz\/products\/hot-wheels-boulevard-no-101-1955-plymouth-savoy","provider":"Toys101","version":"1.0","type":"link"}