Auto-City

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
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)
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
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.

Name	Year	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations
Auto-City Transit 2-Pack (1994-1)	1994	93416
Auto-City Transit 2-Pack (1994-2)		93416
Auto-City Refuse 2-Pack (1994-1)	1994	93416	China	Released early 1994
Auto-City S.W.A.T. Team 2-Pack	1994	93416	China	Released early 1994
Auto-City Refuse 2-Pack (1994-2)	1994	93416	China
Auto-City Race Team 2-Pack	1994	93416	China
Auto-City Rescue 2-Pack	1994	93416	China
Auto-City London 2-Pack	1994	90940	China
Auto-City BP 3-Pack (1994-1)	1994	93417	China	Released early 1994
Auto-City BP 3-Pack (1994-2)	1994	93417	China
Auto-City Construction 3-Pack (1994-1)	1994	93417	China	Released early 1994
Auto-City Construction 3-Pack (1994-2)	1994	93417	China
Auto-City Firefighting 3-Pack	1994	93417	China
Auto-City Race Team 3-Pack	1994	93417	China
Auto-City Rescue 3-Pack	1994	93417	China	Released early 1994
Auto-City Airport 5-Pack	1994	93415	China	Released early 1994
Auto-City Ferrari 5-Pack	1994	93151	China	Released early 1994
Auto-City Construction 6-Pack	1994	93225	China
Auto-City Emergency Services 6-Pack	1994	93425	China
Auto-City Race Track 6-Pack	1994	93425	China
Auto-City Emergency Services 7-Pack	1994	93414	China	Released early 1994
Auto-City Variety 10-Pack	1994	93200	China

Track Sets[]

Name	Year	Toy #	Country	Notes
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