Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay’s 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird – Retro Racers 56/250 (Black)
R85,00
Add the Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay’s 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird to your collection. Numbered 56/250 in the mainline and 5/10 in the Retro Racers series, this 1:64 scale die-cast Pro Street legend is finished in black with gold accents and gold wheels, sealed on its original blister card.
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Description
Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay’s 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird – Pro Street Royalty
The Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay’s 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird is a 1:64 scale die-cast replica of one of the most famous Pro Street show cars ever built. Numbered 56/250 in the mainline assortment and 5/10 in the Retro Racers series, this release is finished in black with a gold lower body, gold multi-spoke wheels and detailed Pro Street attitude. The casting captures the wild, tubbed, twin-supercharged presence of the real-world Thunderbird that dominated the show circuit in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Product Details
- Brand: Hot Wheels (Mattel)
- Model: Matt and Debbie Hay’s 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird
- Scale: 1:64
- Mainline Number: 56/250
- Series Position: 5/10 (Retro Racers)
- Colour: Black with gold lower body accents
- Wheels: Gold multi-spoke
- Material: Die-cast metal body with plastic parts
- Packaging: Original Hot Wheels blister card
About the Real Car
The real 1988 Ford Thunderbird Pro Street was built by Matt and Debbie Hay, a husband-and-wife team who were central figures in the American Pro Street scene. The car debuted at the 1988 Street Machine Nationals and quickly became one of the most celebrated builds of the era. Finished in pink with a twin-supercharged 5.0L Windsor V8, the Thunderbird was a show-stopper that racked up awards at events across the country.
The Pro Street movement combined drag-racing hardware — narrowed rear ends, tubbed fenders and massive rear tyres — with show-car polish and street-driven attitude. Matt and Debbie Hay’s Thunderbird embodied this philosophy perfectly, featuring a blown and alcohol-injected powerplant, a race-worthy interior finished to show-car standards and the unmistakable presence of a machine built to both race and shine. The car was later sold and went into obscurity for years before Matt Hays reacquired it in 2013.
The Thunderbird has been immortalised as a Hot Wheels casting seven times, cementing its status as one of the most iconic Pro Street machines in history. The only Pro Street car more famous is perhaps Rick Dobbertin’s Pontiac J2000. You can read more about the Pro Street era and the Hays’ Thunderbird in this Road & Track feature.
About the Retro Racers Series
The Retro Racers mini collection celebrates classic racing and show machines from decades past — the cars that defined eras and inspired generations of builders. The 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird fits this series perfectly, representing the peak of late-1980s American show-car excess and the Pro Street movement that blurred the line between street car and drag machine.
About Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels is the world’s leading die-cast vehicle brand, now produced by Mattel. Since 1968, Hot Wheels has captured the imagination of collectors and kids alike with its blend of licensed real-world vehicles and original fantasy designs. Browse the full Hot Wheels mainline collection or explore more Pro Street die-cast in our store.
Why Add This Model to Your Collection?
The Matt and Debbie Hay 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird is essential for fans of Pro Street die-cast, American muscle cars and Hot Wheels mainline collectors. It represents a pivotal era in custom-car culture and pays tribute to one of the most dedicated builder teams in the scene. Whether you display it alongside other Ford castings or as the centrepiece of your show-car collection, this Thunderbird delivers authentic Pro Street attitude in 1:64 scale.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. Choking hazard – small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay's 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird – Retro Racers 56/250 (Black) – Quick Facts
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
|---|---|
| Collector Number | 56/250 |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| Scale | 1:64 |
| Condition | Checked by Unnew |
| SKU | 218 |
| Sold By | Unnew – diecast cars delivered across South Africa |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay's 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird – Retro Racers 56/250 (Black) in South Africa?
The Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay's 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird – Retro Racers 56/250 (Black) is available online from Unnew, a South African diecast store specialising in Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other collectable model cars. Every model is physically checked before dispatch and sent with fast local courier delivery.
What scale is the Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay's 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird – Retro Racers 56/250 (Black)?
This Hot Wheels model is a 1:64 scale diecast replica with a metal body and detailed finish, the same size as standard Hot Wheels and Matchbox mainline cars, so it fits perfectly into an existing 1:64 scale collection.
Is the Hot Wheels Matt and Debbie Hay's 1988 Pro Street Thunderbird – Retro Racers 56/250 (Black) new or pre-owned?
Every model sold by Unnew is physically checked for condition before it is listed, so you always know exactly what you are getting. Photos show the actual item you will receive.
Product details verified by Unnew on 3 October 2026.
