MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1973 Honda Civic Custom — 2026 JKY23
This pale Civic looks almost white in the package photograph. Black trim and understated Honda lettering give it a quieter appearance than the striped racing releases.
- Release year
- 2026
- Series
- Vintage Club 4/5
- Toy code
- JKY23
- Body color
- Pale Green
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 1973 Honda Civic Custom — 2026 JKY23 |
| Release year | 2026 |
| Series | Vintage Club 4/5 |
| Toy/product code | JKY23 |
| Scale | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Physical Details
| Body color | Pale Green |
|---|---|
| Documented identification cues | Pale green; S5 wheels; plastic base; Honda side lettering |
| 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 | JKY23 |
| Regional differences | Not documented in the reviewed references |
What to look for
JKY23 is the Vintage Club 4/5 release, with a plastic base and S5 wheels. The catalog identifies the body as pale green; the source photograph’s white label is not enough to create a separate white version.
Release details
| Identification cues | Pale green; S5 wheels; plastic base; Honda side lettering |
|---|
Variation Summary
Choosing one for your collection
Compare the body in neutral daylight if color matters to your display. Inspect the dark trim and small driving lights at the same time.
Collector questions
Why does this Civic look white?
Pale green can wash out in bright photographs. JKY23 is identified as pale green, and this page does not claim a separate white variation.
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