Vintage Hot Wheels 1/25 Brabham BT49C - Nelson Piquet - Made in Italy

For sale is a rare, vintage Hot Wheels Brabham BT49C Formula 1 model in 1:25 scale. This specific model was manufactured by Mattel/Hot Wheels in Italy during the early 1980s and represents the iconic car driven by 3-time World Champion Nelson Piquet during his 1981 title-winning season.

Item Details:

Brand: Hot Wheels (Mattel)

Model: Brabham BT49C

Scale: 1:25 (Approx. 18-20 cm long)

Origin: Made in Italy (stamped on the base)

Livery: Iconic white and navy blue Parmalat sponsorship with PEMEX and Goodyear decals.

Condition Report:

Body: In excellent vintage condition with very minimal signs of age.

Parts: All wings (front and rear) and mirrors are intact and original. No visible repairs or glue marks.

Decals: The original stickers are well-preserved and correctly positioned.

Tyres: Original Goodyear-branded slick tyres in great shape.

This is a must-have for any F1 enthusiast or vintage Hot Wheels collector. Finding this specific Italian-made 1:25 scale model with all fragile parts intact is becoming increasingly difficult.