MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV — 2022 HCT72
Light blue paint, an orange center stripe and orange wheel faces give HCT72 the familiar Gulf palette. Number 9 sits prominently over the nose and along the sides.

- Release year
- 2022
- Series
- Retro Racers 4/10
- Toy code
- HCT72
- Body color
- Light Blue
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV — 2022 HCT72 |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Series | Retro Racers 4/10 |
| Toy/product code | HCT72 |
| Scale | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Physical Details
| Body color | Light Blue |
|---|---|
| Documented identification cues | Gulf livery; number 9; orange five-spoke wheels; light-blue plastic base |
| 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 | HCT72 |
| Regional differences | Not documented in the reviewed references |
What to look for
HCT72 is the light-blue 58/250 release. The white recolor keeps the Gulf theme and collector number, so the pale-blue body is important when sorting similar photographs.
Release details
| Identification cues | Gulf livery; number 9; orange five-spoke wheels; light-blue plastic base |
|---|
Variation Summary









Choosing one for your collection
Inspect the orange center stripe around the cockpit and the small Gulf markings near the sides.
Collector questions
Is the white Gulf car a separate release?
Yes. HCT72 has a light-blue body; HCW67 is white. Both carry the number 9 Gulf theme.
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