Hot Wheels 87 Audi Quattro STH #1

The Hot Wheels '87 Audi quattro, catalog number JBC35, is a collectible model from the mainline line, released in the Factory Fresh series as item 2/5 — and, most importantly, as a Super Treasure Hunt, the rarest variant that can be found in a standard retail case. This 1:64 scale reproduction is aimed at adult collectors and fans of classic rally cars, distinguishing itself from a standard toy car with its Spectraflame paint and rubber Real Riders tires.

The '87 Audi quattro casting was designed by Fraser Campbell and debuted in 2024 in the HW Turbo series as number HRY55. The 2025 JBC35 version features Spectraflame seafoam green paint—a translucent sea-green finish applied directly over polished metal, which is one of two key indicators of Super Treasure Hunt status. The second indicator is the rubber Real Riders tires: the model rolls on white RR10SPM wheels. Details include refined headlight and trim prints, a white Hot Wheels logo, interlocking Audi logos on the sides, and—a requirement for this category—the TH symbol on the doors. The base is black plastic, the windows have a tinted shade, and the interior is black. The country of manufacture is Malaysia.

Super Treasure Hunt is the rarest category in the Hot Wheels range: units are distributed randomly, in very small numbers per case, with no special markings on the packaging. They are identified by three features—Spectraflame paint, rubber Real Riders tires, and the TH flame logo hidden on the body. It is estimated that only a few pieces are included across many cases, which causes their secondary market value to far exceed their retail price.

The prototype is the Audi Quattro, a mid-size car produced from 1980 to 1991. The name comes from the Italian word for "four" and refers to its permanent all-wheel-drive system. The styling was developed by a team led by Martin Smith. The car became famous for its total dominance in rallying, where it first demonstrated the superiority of all-wheel drive over traditional designs—effectively forcing a change in the development direction of the entire discipline. Today, the Quattro has the status of a cult classic.

For a collector, the JBC35 is one of the most desirable items of the year: Super Treasure Hunt status, Spectraflame paint in a rare shade of seafoam green, and rubber Real Riders tires on an iconic rally casting. Such units almost never stay on store shelves.

FAQ

How can you tell it's a Super Treasure Hunt?
By three features: Spectraflame paint, rubber Real Riders tires, and the TH flame logo placed on the body—on this model, on the door.

Does the packaging indicate a Super Treasure Hunt version?
No. STH units are packed on standard cards with no special distinction—they are recognized solely by the model itself.

Does this model have rubber tires?
Yes. It rolls on white RR10SPM wheels, which are Real Riders with rubber tires. The base on mainline editions is made of plastic.