Description[]
The Volkswagen T3 is the third generation of the Volkswagen Transporter series of vans and utility vehicles. Introduced in 1979, the T3 was larger and more angular than its predecessor but featured the same rear-engined layout. It was marketed under a number of names; these included Transporter and Caravelle in Europe, Microbus in South Africa and Vanagon in the United States. Production ended in 2002.
This is a depiction of a highly-modified Volkswagen T3 van. This started from a sketch Bryan Zhao sketched "for fun" which the design team decided to put into production. The design is inspired by the Ford SuperVan 4 but features a significantly bigger opening, him feeling that Hot Wheels needed to "go bigger or go home".
Versions[]
The VW T3 Custom has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227/250 | 2024 | HW Vans 4/5 |
Metalflake champagne | Black accents, "79", cross-eyed smiley face, "XX" on rear wing, "⚠︎ CAUTION INTAKE", "B. ZHAO", "A. ANDRIEU", "FC" on sides, BBS, Sparco and Bilstein logos, cross-eyed smiley face on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Brown | GOAD | HRY57 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): T30, T31 |
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2024 card[]
From the back of the 2024 card:
Born: 1979, Germany
Designer: Volkswagen
With extraordinary aerodynamics, this isn't the peace-loving van you're used to, but a menacing track monster that will be in your rear-view mirror one moment and three cars ahead of you the next.
Gallery[]
