VW T3 Custom
The Volkswagen T3 is the third generation of the Volkswagen Transporter series of vans and utility vehicles. Introduced in 1979, the T3 was larger and more angular than its predecessor but featured the same rear-engined layout. It was marketed under a number of names; these included Transporter and Caravelle in Europe, Microbus in South Africa and Vanagon in the United States. Production ended in 2002. This is a depiction of a highly-modified Volkswagen T3 van. This started from a sketch Bryan Zhao sketched "for fun" which the design team decided to put into production. The design is inspired by the Ford SuperVan 4 but features a significantly bigger opening, him feeling that Hot Wheels needed to "go bigger or go home".
Releases
2025 · #200
Peak Pursuit
Pearl White / Blue
JBB21 details
Tampo: Maroon, orange, and light orange accents, VW logo on rear wing, "ZHAO", "⚠︎ CAUTION INTAKE", "T3" on sides, cross-eyed smiley face and "25" on windshield. Hot Wheels logo on sides and windshield.; Base: Black/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Blue; Wheel: Chrome Orange lip DD8; Made in: Malaysia; Base code(s): U12N, U13N, U16N, U17N, U18N
2025 · #200
Red Edition
Pearl White / Red
HYY47 details
Tampo: Black, orange and red accents, VW logo and red "RED" on rear wing, "⚠︎ CAUTION INTAKE", "T3" on sides, cross-eyed smiley face and "25" on windshield. Hot Wheels logo on sides and windshield.; Base: Black/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Red; Wheel: White lip DD8; Made in: Malaysia; ''Target Exclusive''Base code(s): U22N
2025 · #200
Peak Pursuit
Pearl White / Yellow
JBC05 details
Tampo: Brown, orange, and gold accents, VW logo on rear wing, "ZHAO", "⚠︎ CAUTION INTAKE", "T3" on sides, cross-eyed smiley face and "25" on windshield. Hot Wheels logo on sides and windshield.; Base: Black/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Yellow; Wheel: White lip DD8; Made in: Malaysia; Base code(s): U29N, U31N, U32N
2024 · #227
HW Vans
Metalflake champagne / Brown
HRY57 details
Tampo: Black accents, "79", cross-eyed smiley face, "XX" on rear wing, "⚠︎ CAUTION INTAKE", "B. ZHAO", "A. ANDRIEU", "FC" on sides, BBS, Sparco and Bilstein logos, cross-eyed smiley face on windshield; Base: Black/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Brown; Wheel: Gold AeroDisc; Made in: Malaysia; ''New Model''Base code(s): T30, T31, T32, T33
Appears in cases
| Case | # | Color | Section | NEW? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mainline K Case | 200 | White/Blue | NEW MODELS | ✓ |
| 2025 Mainline N Case | 200 | White/Red | STORE EXCLUSIVES | |
| 2025 Mainline Q Case | 200 | Yellow/White | RECOLORS | |
| 2024 Mainline Q Case | 227 | Metalflake Gold / Brown | NEW MODELS | ✓ |