Designer and Inspiration:

The Camaro Z28 casting was designed by Larry Wood. It's based on the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28, specifically the late 1970s models with body-colored bumpers.

Historical Context and Production Years:

The casting first appeared in 1982. The model 5182 was a promotional version for Getty gasoline, released as part of "The Hot Ones" series, identifiable by its GHO (Gold Hot Ones) wheels.

Unique Aspects:

This version is unique because of its promotional tie-in with Getty. It typically came in white with Getty logos and red and blue stripes. As a "Hot Ones" car, it featured the special, faster GHO wheels with thinner axles. The casting has T-tops and a "shaker" hood scoop.

Similar Castings:

This is a stock version of the second-gen Camaro, unlike the heavily modified "Hot Bird" (Trans Am) or other fantasy Camaro castings. Hot Wheels has produced many Camaros from all generations.

Variations and Special Editions:

The initial 1982 mainline release was gold. The Getty version is a notable promotional item. It was also released in many other colors like red, black, and blue throughout the 1980s.