MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1976 Chevy Chevette — 2013 X8178
Purple paint, orange flames and yellow-centered stripes give the Flying Customs Chevette a distinctly retro look. The hood scoop interrupts the twin stripes, and the bright wheel centers contrast with the black tires.
- Release year
- 2013
- Series
- Flying Customs
- Toy code
- X8178
- Body color
- Purple
What to look for
X8178 is the 2013 Flying Customs release. The loose reference makes the flame pattern and small Chevrolet bowtie on the hood easy to inspect.
Release details
| Body | Purple |
|---|---|
| Decoration | Orange flames and yellow stripes |
| Wheels | Blackwall style |
This release and its companions
Choosing one for your collection
Check the flame tips along the doors and the painted scoop edges. Tiny losses in the orange lines can disappear against the dark purple.
The reference is an individual car, so use a seller’s own photos to judge glazing clarity and paint condition on the one offered.
Collector questions
Which Chevette has orange flames?
The pictured purple X8178 Flying Customs car combines orange flames with yellow-and-orange stripes.
Browse the MM shop
Browse MM’s loose Hot Wheels and finished customs for more cars to add to your display. These are broader collections; check each shop listing for its exact model, scale and condition.
