Description[]
Mattel acquired the Corgi Toys Ltd. brand and assets from a buyout negotiation in 1989[1] due to the similarities that both brands shared in designing and producing diecast models. The brand name was retained and remained separate from Hot Wheels for a number of years while toolings were moved to China. Various ‘Corgi Juniors’ models were issued under the “Corgi Auto-City" (1991-1993) series.
In 1994 Hot Wheels begun changing the packaging and retooling the baseplates of these models to have “Hot Wheels” branding, which led to some “Hot Wheels Auto-City” (1994) packs having a mixture of models with Hot Wheels and Corgi logos on their bases and varying packaging artwork. This series was commonly available across Europe and Canada.
Castings that debuted in this series went on to be used in the Auto-City Action Squad series of play sets and other lines.
Included on this page will only be the “Hot Wheels Auto-City” (1994) packaging variations.
Some of these castings never received names from Hot Wheels. Names given by Corgi Toys will be used to refer to these models.
Two lines of 1:43 scale Corgi models were later released under Hot Wheels branding. For information on those lines, see Corgi Collection (1995) and Turbos Collection (1996).
Basics[]
All single packs had an item number of 93176 and 93177 (early 1994) or 93171 and 93182 (late 1994).
Auto-City single packs came out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Name | Year | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo | Photo | Photo |
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Ford Cargo Truck | 1994 | 93176 | China | Early 1994 release | |||
Kenworth Tipper Truck | 1994 | 93176 | China | Early 1994 release | |||
MAN Truck | 1994 | 93176 | China | Early 1994 release | |||
MAN Tanker Truck | 1994 | 93176 | China | Early 1994 release | |||
Ford XR4Ti | 1994 | 93177 | China | Early 1994 release | |||
Iveco Container Truck | 1994 | 93177 | China | Early 1994 release | |||
Land Rover MkII | 1994 | 93177 | China | Early 1994 release | |||
London Taxi | 1994 | 93177 | China | Early 1994 release | |||
Ford Cargo Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Ford Cargo Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Kenworth Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Kenworth Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Kenworth Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Kenworth Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Kenworth Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Kenworth Tipper Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
MAN Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
MAN Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
MAN Tanker Truck | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
BMW 850i | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
City Police | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
F.1 Race Car | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Ferrari 348 tb | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Fire-Eater II | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Flame Stopper II | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Ford Transit Van | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Ford Transit Van | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Ford Transit Van | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Ford Transit Wrecker | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Hot Rod Custom Van | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Hot Rod Custom Van | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Iveco Container Truck | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Iveco Petrol Tanker | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Iveco Petrol Tanker | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Iveco Refuse Truck | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Jaguar XJ40 | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Jaguar XJR9 | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
London Bus | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
London Taxi | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Mercedes 2.6 | 1994 | 93171 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Mercedes-Benz 220 D Ambulance | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Mercedes-Benz 500 SL | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Mercedes-Benz Bus | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Off Road Racer | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Police Helicopter | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Porsche 911 Targa | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Porsche 935 | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base | |||
Tipping Lorry | 1994 | 93182 | China | Corgi or Hot Wheels logo on base |
Display sets[]
Only 4 released under the Hot Wheels Auto City label, these cars are part of a miniature display piece with miniature items included to complete the display.
Name | Year | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo (loose) | Photo (sealed) |
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Iveco Truck | ||||||
BMW 850i | ||||||
Ford XR4Ti | ||||||
CAT Dump Truck |
Superhaulers[]
In 1995 the decision was made to integrate the remaining stock of Corgi Toys Superhaulers trucks into the Hot Wheels range. All eight models of this assortment were only known to have had “Corgi” on their bases.
Auto-City Superhaulers came out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Model | Year | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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Scammel - Weetabix | 1995 | 91320 | China | Corgi logo on base | |
Volvo Tanker - BP | 1995 | 91341 | China | Corgi logo on base | |
Scammel - 7UP | 1995 | 91380 | China | Corgi logo on base | |
Seddon Atkinson - Smarties | 1995 | 91410 | China | Corgi logo on base | |
Seddon Atkinson - KitKat | 1995 | 91430 | China | Corgi logo on base | |
Volvo - Car Transporter | 1995 | 91500 | China | Corgi logo on base | |
Volvo - Mars | 1995 | China | Corgi logo on base | ||
Volvo Tanker - Shell | 1995 | China | Corgi logo on base |
Multipacks[]
Auto-City models were also released in multipacks of two, three, five, six, seven, or ten castings. Each pack typically included multiple accessories for track layouts.
Track Sets[]
Name | Year | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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Auto-City Electronic Super Ferry | 1994 | 93155 | China | Previously released under 'Corgi' brand name | |
Auto-City Super Electronic Airport | 1994 | 93120 | China | Previously released under 'Corgi' brand name | |
Auto-City Super Electronic Garage | 1994 | 93080 | China | Previously released under 'Corgi' brand name |