Baja Bug

About this casting

Baja Bug is a Hot Wheels first listed in 1984. TDG has 11 linked variation pages for it so far.

What to check before you match it

• Check the wheels and the base before you lock the match.
• Compare body color, stripes, tampo, and side print.
• Use a front photo, side photo, rear photo, and base photo when you can.
• If the car is carded or boxed, compare the package, collector number, and barcode too.
• If you still are not sure, save it as a candidate and keep gathering proof.

What TDG has so far

• 11 variation pages linked
• Release years on file: 1989 to 2011
• Series on file: Team: Volkswagen, Super Treasure Hunts, Thrill Racers - Jungle
• Image status: Owned exact image on file
• Research confidence: Medium

Known variations

11 variation pages are linked right now. Release years on file: 1989, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006.

• Baja Beetle – 2008 #131 Team: Volkswagen
• Baja Beetle – 2010 #055 Super Treasure Hunts
• Baja Beetle – 2011 #214 Thrill Racers - Jungle
• Baja Beetle – 2011 #214 (2nd Color) Thrill Racers - Jungle
• Baja Bug – 1989
• Baja Bug – 1996 #393
• Baja Bug – 2001 #174 2001 Hot Wheels
• Baja Bug – 2002 #207 2002 Hot Wheels

Next step

Start with the casting page if you only know the basic car. Move to the variation page when you can confirm wheels, base, color, and package details.

• Open the value page
• Use photo ID
• Save it to your garage