Description
2023 Hot Wheels Ford Bronco R HW Hot Trucks 8/10 #225/250 Black Borla HKJ04
The Ford Bronco R was a prototype Baja truck designed by Daniel Kangas of the Ford Motor Company as a vehicle to compete in the 2019 Baja 1000. The car used a number pre-production components from the then-unreleased sixth-generation Ford Bronco. The car was powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.7L EcoBoost V6 mated to a 10-speed automatic. The prototype was said to have been created in six months in complete secrecy. The car fared decently during the 2019 Baja 1000 until the midway point when the engine seized up and overheated; Ford then pulled the Bronco R out of the race due to severe mechanical issues. The Bronco R would then return to the race the next year, where it would actually finish in second place in its class.
The casting was originally intended to be a design for the Hot Wheels id line, but was moved to the Premium line in advance. Compared to the id casting the Premium casting does not feature the side steps the id casting has to allow it to be used on track.
 
🏁 Collector's Notes
The Ford Bronco R casting existed before 2023, but HKJ04 represents its first standard Hot Wheels mainline release. That distinction is important—I would market it as a “Mainline Debut” rather than calling it the casting's first edition. The black HKJ04 features Borla, ATAK, #78 and sponsor graphics, giving the truck a much more motorsport-oriented appearance than a plain mainline. Mattel also produced a second 2023 version, HKL34, as a ZAMAC Walmart Exclusive. Both carry #225/250 and 8/10 in HW Hot Trucks. For Ford collectors, HKJ04 is a nice affordable piece because it combines Bronco recognition, off-road racing styling, Borla branding and mainline-debut status.
 
Condition/Shipping Info 
Car Sealed New MINT Condition in Package. Packaging May has slight storage Shelf Wear on edges from Manufacturer. See Pictures for better Determination as part of the description. - Item is Limited Edition. Hardly available at stores. Very Hard to Find. 
 
For Ages 3+ 
This toy is not suitable for ages under 3 years. It contains one or more of the following items: marbles, small balls, or small parts. 
 
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