Category: Miniatures

In 1997 Tyco Toys the owners of the Matchbox brand at the time released this range of gold painted models taken from the 1996 & 1997 range. Each model was limited to just 10,000 models as this sub series was in response to the Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt vehicles.

Each model had no tampo or other detailing but could be found in various shades of gold (from light to dark), included a black interior and clear windows.
Originally released one per carton in the normal distribution run, this was stopped when Mattel took over Tyco and decided to put the series on hold.

In 1998 Mattel, the new owners of the Matchbox brand took the decision to release the remaining models and these were sold via KB Toys & Toys R Us in the USA

All models were released in the individual blister pack with the exception of No.s 55 & 70; these two models were only available in a 10 piece start pack.

The rarest of the models was the #04 1957 Chevy, this model was considered the true chase and could only be obtained by taking a picture of yourself with 5 of the gold models and send that to Tyco; in late 1997 the company held a prize draw in which 750 people were chosen to receive this model as their reward.

Blister Pack

 

Model No.	Model Name	<click to enlarge>
01	Dodge Viper GTS
02	Corvette Grand Sport
03	Alfa Romeo 155
04-Winner	’57 Chevy (Contest Winners)
04	1997 Corvette
05	4×4 Jeep
06	Excavator
07	Ford Thunderbird
08	Mazda RX-7
09	Earth Mover
10	Dodge Viper RT/10
11	Chrysler Atlantic
12	Audi Avus
13	The Buster
14	1987 Corvette
15	Mustang Mach III
16	Ford LTD Police Car
17	Ferrari 456 GT
18	Fire Engine
19	Peterbilt Cement Truck
20	1997 Firebird Formula
21	GMC Wrecker
22	Lamborghini Diablo
23	Volvo Container Truck
24	Ferrari F-40
25	BMW Z3
26	Chevy Van 4×4
27	Tailgator
28	Mitsubishi Spyder
29	Tractor Shovel
30	Toyota Supra
31	Jaguar XJ220
32	1962 Chevy Corvette
33	Utility Truck
34	Plymouth Prowler
35	Mercedes GTC
36	Refuse Truck
37	Jeep 4×4
38	Corvette Stingray III
39	Ford Bronco
40	Camaro SS
41	Cosmic Blues
42	Mobile Crane
43	Camaro Z-28
44	Ford Probe
45	Highway Maintenance Truck
46	Mission Chopper
47	School Bus
48	1956 Ford Pickup Truck
49	VW Concept Car
50	MB129 : 4×4 Chevy Blazer
51	Ambulance
52	Ford Escort
53	Rhino Rod
54	Crown Victoria Police Car
55	Ford Flareside Pickup
56	Vauxhall Frontera
57	Mack Auxiliary Power Truck
58	Corvette T Roof
59	Camaro Police Pursuit
60	Helicopter
61	Nissan 300ZX
62	Street Streak
63	Snorkel Fire Engine
64	Bulldozer
65	Ford F-150 Pickup
66	Opel Calibra DTM
67	Lamborghini Countach LP 500PS
68	Stinger
69	1968 Mustang Cobra Jet
70	Pontiac GTO
71	Cobra Mustang
72	MB249 : Chevrolet K-1500 Pick-Up 4×4
73	Rotwheeler
74	Formula 1
75	Ferrari F50