Hot Wheels PREMIUM Car Culture Ford Transit Super Van Gulf

The Hot Wheels Ford Transit Super Van, catalog number FLC13, is a collector’s model from the Premium line, released as the 2/5 entry in the Car Culture: Cargo Carriers series. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of unique automotive designs, as well as those who collect models in the iconic Gulf Racing livery.

The Ford Transit SuperVan casting was designed by Mark Jones and debuted in 2015 in the Hot Wheels Heritage: Real Riders series under item number CFN60. The 2018 FLC13 version features a light blue paint job with orange stripes on the sides and roof, the number "1," the Gulf logo, a set of sponsor logos, and refined body emblems and details. The base is unpainted metal, the windows are clear, and the interior is black. The model rolls on orange C4SPRR wheels with chrome rims—Real Riders with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is Thailand. The manufacturer uses the name "Ford Transit Super Van" on the packaging.

The livery for this release was created under license from the Gulf Oil brand, utilizing its recognizable color scheme: light blue with an orange stripe. These colors achieved iconic status thanks to racing teams sponsored by Gulf during the late 1960s and early 1970s, and today they are among the most sought-after liveries in scale modeling. In this instance, they are applied to a vehicle that is an automotive curiosity in its own right, making this piece one of the most distinctive in the entire Cargo Carriers series.

The original vehicle is the Ford Transit Supervan—a promotional vehicle built by Ford's British division in 1971 and first shown publicly during the Easter races at Brands Hatch. It was designed and built by Terry Drury in his own workshop: the production Transit body, widened only by flared wheel arches, was mounted on a modified Cooper Monaco chassis and paired with the engine and gearbox from a Ford GT40. It was claimed to have a top speed of around 270 km/h, although, in practice, the vehicle suffered from lift issues due to the simple aerodynamics of the van body. With the debut of the Transit Mk II in 1978, the Supervan was retired from promotional duties.

For the collector, the FLC13 is a piece of double appeal: a unique, unconventional casting and one of the most recognizable liveries in the racing world. The metal base, rubber Real Riders tires, and extensive sponsor markings ensure the model stands out in quality from mainline releases, and full Car Culture series with the Gulf theme traditionally hold their value well.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels Ford Transit Super Van FLC13 have rubber tires?
Yes. The model runs on orange C4SPRR wheels with chrome rims, which are Real Riders with rubber tires, and it features a metal base.

Which position in the series does this model occupy?
It is the 2/5 entry in the 2018 Hot Wheels Car Culture: Cargo Carriers series.

Who designed the Ford Transit SuperVan casting?
The casting was designed by Mark Jones of Mattel, and it debuted in 2015 in the Hot Wheels Heritage: Real Riders series.