Matchbox Volkswagen Transporter Ambulance: 1994 #20 VW Ambulance

This Matchbox #20 VW Ambulance is white with orange & green livery, blue tinted windows & beacon, a black panted base, and an opening rear door.  It was released from 1994-1996 in both boxed and on cards.

Interestingly enough, they took advantage of the extra panel space on the left side of the vehicle by featuring a more prominent logo, instead of simply mirroring the shorter right side decal design.

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Matchbox Beetle 4×4: 2002 Rescue Chiefs 5-Pack

This release from 2002 was part of the Rescue Chiefs 5-pack and does not appear to have been carded individually.  It’s yellow with black/blue/gold decoration, blue tinted windows, blue interior, blue plastic base and roof lights, and 5-spoke oval wheels.

This casting features an opening hood.

 

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Johnny Lightning 1966 Volkswagen 21 Window Samba Bus: 2003 Coca Cola Santa Series Release 2

This green and sage bus features holiday Coca Cola livery on its side and roof  and front and rear detailing.  Its clear windows reveal an ivory interior, and a black metal base rides on rubber tires.  It was in Release 2 of the Coca Cola Santa Series.

A rare White Lightning variant exists with a white chassis and white rubber tires.

 

 

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Matchbox Volkswagen Concept 1: 2000 Collectibles: D.A.R.E.

This Matchbox Collectibles Concept 1 is black and white with Bellevue Police & D.A.R.E tampos, front and rear detailing, and a red and blue light bar. Clear windows reveal a light grey interior.  Its black metal base rolls on split 5SP wheels.

 

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