Description[]
The Volkswagen Golf, named not for the sport, but the Gulf Stream (Golf being German for 'gulf'), was the quintessential 'Hot Hatchback' of the 1980s and early 1990s. When introduced, it spurred Volkswagen's rivals to create other great European hatchbacks of the era, including the Ford XR3 and Peugeot 205 Rallye.
The actual Golf Mk 2 was manufactured from 1983 to 1992, replacing the Mk 1; the Hot Wheels version (introduced for the 1990 Mainline series) was released only two years before the car it represented was replaced. Hot Wheels has produced the contemporary successors to the Golf, the MK6 Volkswagen Golf GTI released in 2007 and the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 debuted in the 2016 Car Culture Premium series.
The casting was initially retooled in 2009 to reintroduce the casting into the lineup. The casting was subsequently given a second retool in 2019, converting it from a post-tab design to a post-post design.
Versions[]
The VW Golf has come out in the following 1/64th scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 1990 | Mainline | White | Blue, Green & Pink graphics. Green "VW" on sides. | Pink / Plastic |
Clear | Pink | BW | 9557 | Malaysia | 
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| 106 | 1991 | Mainline | Red | Black & White stripes, Yellow "GTi" | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | BW | 9557 | Malaysia | 
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| 1991 | Gas Station Promotionals | Met Silver | Yellow, Red flames, White "Getty" | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Yellow | BW | 9557 | Malaysia | 
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| 183 | 1992 | Mainline | Black with Green Glitter | No tampo | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Yellow | BW | 0487 | Malaysia | 
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| 183 | 1992 | Mainline | Pink with Silver & Gold Glitter | No tampo | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Yellow | BW | 0487 | Malaysia | 
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| 183 | 1992 | Mainline | Pink with Silver & Gold Glitter | No tampo | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Yellow | BW | 0487 | Malaysia | 
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| 474 | 1996 | Mainline | Black | Tiny Yellow Hot Wheels Logo on rear window | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Orange | 5SP | 16041 | Malaysia | 
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| 474 | 1996 | Mainline | Black | Red, Yellow "Fahrvergnügen" | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Orange | 5SP | 16041 | Malaysia | 
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| 474 | 1996 | Mainline | Black | Red, Yellow "Fahrvergnügen" | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Orange | LW | 16041 | Malaysia | 
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| 2009 | Volkswagen 5-Pack | White | Red & black stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Black | 10SP | N4077 | Thailand | Base code(s): B24, B27 | 
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| 2014 | Holiday Hot Rods 8/8 |
Red | Red, black, & gold stripes, 'Happy Holidays' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Gold Chrome Y5 | BDL14 | Thailand | Base code(s): G37, G38 | 
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| Gold Chrome PR5 | Short Run Base Code(s): G37 |
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| 95/365 | 2018 | Then and Now 5/10 |
Orange | Black & White stripes on sides, hood & roof; HW logo on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Chrome10SP | FJX92 | Malaysia | Base code: K41, K43, K44, K45, K46, K47, K49 | 
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| 171/365 | 2018 | Then and Now 5/10 |
Yellow | Black & Orange stripes on sides, hood & roof; HW logo on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Gold Rimmed DD8 | FJY57 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L05, L06, L07, L08, L10, L11 | 
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| 068/250 | 2019 | Volkswagen 7/10 |
Metalflake Teal | Black hood, black & yellow stripes on Sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Grey PR5 | FYD60 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L38, L39, L42, L43 | 
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| 068/250 | 2019 | Volkswagen 7/10 |
Metalflake Dark Blue | Black hood, Black, Silver & Red stripes on Sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Grey | Chrome PR5 | FYF76 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M02, M04, M05, M07 | 
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| 2020 | Mystery Models (Series 3) 2/12 |
Metalflake Blue | White & orange tampo, "Hot Wheels Safari Rally", VW Logo, "2" | Black Plastic |
Tinted (Amber) | Gray | Tan MC5 Rim White | Malaysia | Base Code: M27, N34 | 
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| 2021 | Cult Racers 3/5 |
Metalflake Olive Green | Light green & black tampo, "22" on hood and sides. Koni, Sparco, Castrol & Hot Wheels logos on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | Chrome LW | GRP20 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive Named Volkswagen Golf Mk2 Base Code: N35, N36, N42 |
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| 2022 | Volkswagen 8/8 |
Red | White stripes on sides with Running side blinks , Black hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | White LW | HDH47 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R09, R10, R11, R13, R14, R24 | 
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| 2023 | Multipack Exclusive | Metalflake Dark Blue | White stripes on hood & sides w/ HW logo, Grey Stripe, side Reflectors & VW | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | AeroDisc | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R41 | 
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| 2023 | Multipack Exclusive | Orange | Black stripes on hood & sides w/ HW logo, Black Stripe, side Reflectors & VW | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | Gold AeroDisc | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): S23 | 
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See also[]
Gallery[]
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