Hot Wheels PREMIUM Car Culture Porsche 959 (1986)

The Hot Wheels Porsche 959 (1986), catalog number GJP87, is a 1:64 scale premium collector's model released in the Hot Wheels Car Culture: Wild Terrain series. It is designed for adult collectors, Porsche fans, and enthusiasts of the Paris–Dakar Rally and 1980s motorsport.

The Porsche 959 (1986) casting was designed by Mark Jones and debuted in the 2020 Car Culture: Wild Terrain series. The GJP87 unit completes the series at position 5/5. The model is finished in a white and blue color scheme with red and yellow stripes inspired by the legendary Rothmans livery, featuring Bilstein and Porsche tampo prints and the race number "186". It is worth noting that the "Rothmans" text does not appear on the model; Mattel replicated the color layout but omitted the tobacco brand logos due to regulations prohibiting tobacco advertising. The chassis is black metal, the windows are tinted black, the interior is black, and the model rolls on white RR8SP wheels—eight-spoke Real Riders rims with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is Thailand.

The original vehicle is the Porsche 959, a sports car designed by Helmuth Bott and produced from 1986 to 1993. It is powered by a 2.8-liter twin-turbocharged boxer engine producing 444 hp, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive—the 959 was one of the first supercars with an advanced AWD system and, at the time of its debut, the world's fastest street-legal car. The rally variant competed in the Paris–Dakar Rally, where it achieved victory in 1986; the specific car recreated here with number 186 is one of the vehicles that competed in that edition. Only 345 units were produced, and today the model is valued at over a million dollars.

The collectible value of this release stems from the limited production runs of the Car Culture series, its premium construction with a metal chassis and rubber Real Riders tires, and the fact that it is the debut release of the casting in its most recognizable rally livery. The historical paint scheme in the spirit of Rothmans is among the most sought-after by Porsche collectors.

FAQ

In which series was the Hot Wheels Porsche 959 GJP87 released?
It is position 5/5 in the 2020 Hot Wheels Car Culture: Wild Terrain series—it is also the debut of this casting.

Why is there no "Rothmans" lettering on the model?
Mattel replicated the color layout of the livery but omitted the tobacco brand logos due to regulations prohibiting tobacco advertising. Instead, the model features Bilstein and Porsche lettering and the number "186".

What kind of wheels does this Hot Wheels model have?
The model rides on white RR8SP wheels—eight-spoke Real Riders rims with rubber tires.