Hot Wheels PREMIUM Team Transport Volkswagen "Classic Bug" + Volkswagen Transporter T1 Pickup

The Hot Wheels Volkswagen "Classic Bug" + Volkswagen Transporter T1 Pickup, catalog number GJT42, is a 1:64 scale two-piece collector's set from the Hot Wheels Car Culture: Team Transport series, numbered #22. The set consists of a race-prepped Beetle and a matching T1 pickup hauler, and is aimed at adult collectors, fans of classic Volkswagens, and hot rod and Mooneyes culture.

The Volkswagen "Classic Bug" casting was designed by Mark Jones and debuted in 2019 in the Car Culture: Cruise Boulevard series. The casting features a modified Beetle with a noticeably raised rear end, set up for drag racing; the engine cover is visible at the back, though it is riveted to the chassis and does not open. In the 2020 GJT42 set, the Beetle is yellow, with detailed headlights, taillights, and trim, a German rear license plate reading "VOLLMOND," and Mooneyes livery on the sides. The chassis is made of raw ZAMAC, the windows are clear, the interior is black, and the model rolls on chrome wheels with black RRA AeroDisc tires—Real Riders disc wheels that pay homage to the famous Moon Discs. The accompanying Volkswagen Transporter T1 Pickup is also a Mark Jones casting, which debuted in 2018 alongside the entire Team Transport series; its signature feature is a tilt-and-slide loading ramp. The pickup is yellow with a black design and the text "Go with the moon," featuring an unpainted metal chassis, tinted windows, a black interior, and chrome wheels with black Real Riders tires. Both vehicles were manufactured in Thailand.

The set is released in the colors of Mooneyes—a legendary hot rod accessory brand originating from the Californian firm Moon Equipment Company, founded by Dean Moon and now operated out of Japan. The signature yellow, the eyes logo, and the Moon Disc wheel covers are hallmarks of the brand, and the German inscription "VOLLMOND," meaning "full moon," is a clever nod to both Mooneyes and the Beetle’s German heritage.

The original vehicle is the Volkswagen Type 1, or Beetle—a two-door economy car with a rear-mounted engine, designed by Ferdinand Porsche and produced from 1938 to 2003. It was powered by an air-cooled boxer engine and featured rear-wheel drive. With over 21 million units produced, the Beetle is one of the most popular cars in history, known as the "Bug," "Käfer," or "Fusca."

The collector value of this set stems from the limited production runs of the Team Transport series, the licensed Mooneyes livery, and the ZAMAC chassis on the Beetle. The 2020 issues are already becoming difficult to find on the secondary market.

FAQ

What does the Hot Wheels Team Transport GJT42 set contain?
The set contains two vehicles: a Volkswagen "Classic Bug" in Mooneyes livery and a Volkswagen Transporter T1 Pickup hauler with a tilt-and-slide loading ramp.

What kind of wheels does the Beetle in this set have?
The Beetle rides on chrome wheels with black RRA AeroDisc tires—Real Riders disc wheels that reference Moon Disc hubcaps.

What number is this Team Transport set assigned?
This is Team Transport #22 from 2020, with catalog number GJT42.