Hot Wheels PREMIUM 2-pack Lancia Rally 037 Fiat 131 Abarth GULF

The Hot Wheels Lancia Rally 037 and Fiat 131 Abarth, product number HRR81, is a 1:64 scale collectible two-pack from the Hot Wheels Premium line, released in 2024 as part of the Car Culture 2-Packs series under the "Italian Rally" theme. This set is aimed at collectors of rally classics, fans of Italian automotive design, and enthusiasts of die-cast cars featuring rubber tires and metal bases. Both vehicles are finished in a uniform Gulf Racing Blue livery.

The Lancia Rally 037 casting was designed for Mattel by Mark Jones and debuted in 2020 in the Car Culture: Thrill Climbers series. In the HRR81 set, the model is finished in Gulf Racing Blue paint with a "3" gumball-style number on the sides and roof, full Gulf Racing livery, numerous sponsor logos across the body, and detailed headlights and taillights. The base is black metal, the windows are tinted in light smoke, and the interior is grey. The car rolls on Real Riders 8 Spoke wheels with a chrome rim and orange center (Chrome & orange RR8SP). The build is identical to the earlier GRK49 from the Team Transport series.

The Fiat 131 Abarth casting was also designed by Mark Jones and debuted in 2023 in the Car Culture: Modern Classics series. In the HRR81 set, the model is finished in the same Gulf Racing Blue paint, featuring a "31" gumball-style number on the sides and hood, full Gulf Racing livery with sponsor logos, "HW" lettering on the rear license plate, and detailed headlights and taillights. The base is black metal, the windows are tinted in smoke, and the interior is black. The car is mounted on black Mini C4SP wheels. Both models are manufactured in Thailand.

The set’s paint scheme replicates the colors of Gulf Oil, an American oil company that operated from 1907 to 1985 and was one of the "Seven Sisters." The iconic combination of light blue and orange, used by the John Wyer Automotive team in the late 1960s and early 1970s, is considered one of the most famous corporate racing liveries in history—associated with the Ford GT40 and Porsche 917 at Le Mans, and further popularized by the 1971 film "Le Mans" starring Steve McQueen.

The real Lancia Rally 037, officially the Lancia Rally, is a rally car designed and built by Lancia for the Group B regulations of the FIA World Rally Championship. The Fiat 131 is a family sedan produced between 1974 and 1984, the successor to the 124 model, featuring a steel body with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The 131 Abarth Rally version was created as a limited production run for homologation purposes in collaboration with Fiat, Bertone, and Abarth. The car achieved great success, especially in Group 4, winning the WRC Manufacturers' Championship in 1977, 1978, and 1980. Only 400 units were produced.

The Hot Wheels HRR81 is a strong addition to any display case—two rally classics in a uniform, legendary Gulf livery, featuring rubber Real Riders tires and a much more limited production run than mainline releases.

FAQ

What is included in the Hot Wheels HRR81 set?
Two 1:64 scale models: the Lancia Rally 037 and the Fiat 131 Abarth, both in Gulf Racing Blue livery.

Do both models have rubber tires?
Yes. The Lancia Rally 037 rolls on Chrome & orange RR8SP wheels, and the Fiat 131 Abarth on black Mini C4SP wheels—both sets feature rubber Real Riders tires.

Who designed the castings in this set?
Both castings were designed by Mark Jones at Mattel: the Lancia Rally 037 debuted in 2020, and the Fiat 131 Abarth in 2023.