Hot Wheels Ford RS200 STH #1

The Hot Wheels Ford RS200, catalog number JBC49, is a collector’s model from the mainline series, released in the Peak Pursuit series as item 9/10 — and, most importantly, as a Super Treasure Hunt, the rarest variant that can appear in a standard store case. This 1:64 scale reproduction is aimed at adult collectors, fans of Group B rally cars, and those who collect models in Gulf Racing livery.

The Ford RS200 casting was designed by Mark Jones and debuted in 2020 in the Car Culture: Thrill Climbers series under number GJP91. The 2025 JBC49 version features a Spectraflame Gulf Racing Blue finish—a translucent variation of the signature Gulf blue applied directly to polished metal, which is one of the key hallmarks of Super Treasure Hunt status. The second is the Real Riders rubber tires: the model rolls on orange RRA wheels, or Real Riders AeroDisc. Decorations include orange stripes, Gulf and Ford logos on the hood and sides, a white Hot Wheels logo on the rear fender, a light blue and white "200" number on the doors and right front fender, and—mandatory for this category—the TH and LW symbols 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.

The livery is based on the Gulf Oil license and its recognizable color scheme: light blue with an orange stripe. These colors achieved iconic status thanks to racing teams sponsored by Gulf in the late 1960s and early 1970s and remain among the most frequently replicated liveries in model collecting today. Super Treasure Hunt is the rarest category in the Hot Wheels range: these units are distributed randomly, in very small numbers per case, with no special marking on the packaging—they are identified solely by their Spectraflame paint, Real Riders rubber tires, and hidden TH symbols.

The original vehicle is the Ford RS200—a two-door, four-wheel-drive sports car designed by Ford Europe to meet FIA homologation requirements. The RS200 competed in Group B rallies in the World Championship, and regulations required the production of road-legal versions of the car. The engine was mid-mounted behind the cabin, with power sent to both axles. It is one of the most distinctive and rarest designs of the entire Group B era—an epoch that ended prematurely with the banning of these cars.

For a collector, the JBC49 is one of the most desirable items of the year: Super Treasure Hunt status, Gulf license, Spectraflame paint, and orange Real Riders wheels on an iconic rally casting. Such pieces almost never remain on store shelves.

FAQ

How can you tell it’s a Super Treasure Hunt?
By the Spectraflame paint, the Real Riders rubber tires, and the TH and LW symbols placed on the doors.

How does this model differ from the regular JBB49 version?
The standard version has regular Gulf Racing Blue paint and 10SP wheels without rubber tires. The Super Treasure Hunt edition has Spectraflame paint, orange Real Riders AeroDisc wheels, and an additional TH symbol.

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