Matchbox - 1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK1 - HLC96 - 1:64

The Matchbox 1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 brings classic hot-hatch character to your miniature collection. Released in 2023 as number 97/100, this officially licensed model combines green bodywork with contrasting black trim and silver-coloured wheel detailing. Its illustrated short-card packaging features the Matchbox 70 Years logo, making it an appealing addition for Volkswagen enthusiasts and Matchbox collectors.

2023 Matchbox Release

This green version was released in 2023 in the Matchbox basic range, numbered 97/100 and identified by product reference HLC96. The 1976 date refers to the vehicle represented, not the miniature’s release year.

Officially Licensed Volkswagen Design

Produced with the approval of Volkswagen AG, the miniature recreates the Golf GTI Mk1’s distinctive three-door hatchback shape. Its angular bodywork, compact proportions and moulded door outlines capture the character of the first-generation Golf GTI.

Green Finish with Black Accents

Glossy green bodywork is complemented by black side striping, wheel-arch trim and bumpers. Dark-tinted windows and silver-coloured wheel detailing complete the model’s classic appearance.

Die-Cast Construction with Rolling Wheels

Part of Matchbox’s 1:64 vehicle range, this miniature combines a die-cast metal body with plastic components and rolling wheels. Its compact format is suitable for display alongside other miniature cars or for imaginative play.

Matchbox 70 Years Short-Card Packaging

Presented in a transparent blister on an illustrated short card showing the Golf against a night-time city skyline. The packaging carries the Matchbox 70 Years logo and an age recommendation of 3 years and up.