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