Hot Wheels children's toys have inspired grown-up car builders

As part of its 50th anniversary, Hot Wheels staged a national tour this summer, hosting car shows for toy-inspired vehicles. At the 2018 SEMA Show, the cars voted the best at each tour stop have been gathered for a super showcase — and one of them has been selected to be turned into a genuine Hot Wheels toy car.

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