MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
2005 Ford Mustang GT (1:87) — 2007 L7176
Dark-red paint gives L7176 a different look from the pearl-white Mustang. This release is cataloged with black stripes across the top and GT lettering on the sides. Through the box window, the bright Y8 wheels stand out against the dark body.
- Release year
- 2007
- Series
- Hot Wheels 1:87 Scale
- Toy code
- L7176
- Body color
- Metalflake dark red
Variation Summary
This exact release belongs to the casting family linked below. Compare its color, graphics, wheels, toy code and packaging with the companion records before assigning a variation.
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 2005 Ford Mustang GT (1:87) — 2007 L7176 |
| Release year | 2007 |
| Series | Hot Wheels 1:87 Scale |
| Toy/product code | L7176 |
| Scale | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Physical Details
| Body color | Metalflake dark red |
|---|---|
| Documented identification cues | Use the exact reference photograph and the release details below |
| Base, interior, windows and country | Not fully documented in the reviewed references unless stated elsewhere on this page |
Packaging Details
| Release format | Use the pictured release and caption; original package details remain unknown when the photograph shows the car loose |
|---|---|
| Toy / product code | L7176 |
| Regional differences | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Two colors in a smaller scale
L7176 is the metalflake dark-red 2007 Hot Wheels 1:87 Mustang GT. It shares tinted windows and a black interior with L7165, but its plastic base has a chrome-colored finish. The boxed side view identifies the small-scale model; it is not a clear overhead view of the stripe pattern.
Release details
| Scale | 1:87 |
|---|---|
| Decoration | Black stripes across top; GT lettering on sides |
| Wheels | Y8 |
| Base | Chrome-colored plastic |
| Windows | Tinted |
| Interior | Black |
| Country | China |
This release and its companion
Choosing one for your collection
Ask for a clear top view when checking the black stripes. The dark paint and packaging reflections can hide missing print. A base photograph also helps confirm the chrome-colored finish that separates this release from the white car.
Chrome describes the base finish here, not a metal chassis. The reference photograph shows the car inside its blue 1:87 box and does not expose the underside.
Collector questions
Does the chrome base mean L7176 has a metal chassis?
No. The release record specifies chrome-colored plastic. The finish and the material are separate details; a shiny base is not evidence of a metal chassis.
Browse the MM shop
Browse MM’s loose Hot Wheels and finished customs for other display cars. These collections cover several castings and sizes; check each listing’s scale rather than assuming it matches this 1:87 Mustang.
