5/1/20 Matchbox Collectibles Coca-Cola 1967 Volkswagen Transporter

There are a few things to consider for this next vehicle: one, the classic Coca-Cola deco looks great here with a two-tone white and mint that perfectly matches the VW Bus bodylines and a classic Coca-Cola advertisement across the sides.  Two, don’t leave your blisterpacks out in direct sunlight or yellowing like this would occur (and I don’t recall having this truck out near sunlight), and three these cars are best out of package thanks to the stupid clear rubber bands that damage the paint if left on the body and in the case of these Matchbox packages back then the bands would break loose and set the vehicle free in the package.  It was nice to see the first adaptation of the Premiere details on the 1967 VW Transporter bus after its initial 1-100 release in 1999 and adds detailed headlights, taillights, chrome trim, and red to the retracted sunroof fabric.  Even the chrome spoke wheels with rubber tires seem to fit here (Matchbox would tool up a new VW hubcap for the premium lines in 2002) and the interior also gets the detailed dashboard and two-tone seat pattern.  The vehicle comes with a display that is stackable just like the Matchbox Collectibles series, though by now anything’s better than leaving this vehicle in its package.

Specifications:

· Engine: 1.5L flat-4, 54 hp.

· Transmission: 4-speed manual

· 0-60 mph: 18.0 sec. est.

· Real vehicle price: $3,000 est. 1967

Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars