Matchbox Ferrari 456 GT MB17 1995 Purple White Flames 1:61 Vintage Diecast Car
DF674a
Vintage 1995 Matchbox Ferrari 456 GT diecast in a striking dark metallic purple finish with bold white flame/abstract graphics and a vivid neon-yellow interior and tinted glazing. This distinctive 1990s Ferrari miniature is an eye-catching Matchbox variation for Ferrari enthusiasts, vintage diecast collectors, or anyone building a display of classic Matchbox sports cars.
The underside is marked with the Matchbox logo, ©1994, Matchbox Int'l Ltd, Ferrari 456 GT and Made in China. Collector references identify this purple-and-white version as a 1995 release, commonly cataloged as MB17 in the U.S. range.
The car features a diecast metal body with plastic components, neon-yellow interior, yellow-tinted windows, black tires and silver-tone wheels. Its unusual purple, white and yellow color combination makes it much more visually distinctive than the traditional red Ferrari diecast models.
Sold as is. No warranty from the Seller. No Returns.
Approx. Dimensions: 3" L x 1-1/4" W x 7/8" T
SKU: DF674
CONDITION: Pre-owned vintage diecast car with moderate play/display wear. Purple paint and white graphics show scattered chips, rubs, scratches and edge wear, most noticeable on the hood/front nose, roof/rear deck, doors/sides and bumper areas. Clear/yellow-tinted windows show light surface wear. All four wheels are present. No original box or packaging is included. Please review photos closely for the exact cosmetic condition. See all detailed pictures and read the full detailed description provided by the seller to know what you are purchasing.
Key Features
Manufacturer/Brand: Matchbox
Model: Ferrari 456 GT
Collector designation: MB17 U.S. release
Vehicle type: Ferrari grand touring sports car
Type: Vintage miniature diecast toy/collector car
Release variation: 1995 purple/white version
Casting copyright: ©1994
Scale: 1:61
Exterior: Dark metallic purple
Graphics: White flame/abstract/tiger-stripe style graphics
Interior: Bright neon yellow
Windows: Yellow/neon-tinted transparent plastic
Wheels: Black tires with silver-tone five-spoke style wheels
Construction: Diecast metal with plastic components
Manufacturing country: China
Approx. dimensions: 3" L x 1-1/4" W x 7/8" T
Original packaging: Not included
Collector references specifically identify the 1995 version as purple with white graphics and neon-yellow interior, matching your example.
Manufacturer Background
Matchbox originated in Britain in 1953 under Lesney Products and became one of the best-known miniature diecast vehicle brands in the world. After Lesney's closure, the Matchbox brand passed through Universal/Matchbox International and then Tyco. Matchbox was under Tyco ownership when this 1995 Ferrari was released; Mattel acquired Matchbox in 1997.
The underside's Matchbox Int'l Ltd marking is therefore consistent with the period in which this car was produced.
Country of Manufacture
China
Release Date / Age
Likely retail release: 1995
Casting copyright: ©1994
Approximate age in 2026: 31 years
The purple version with white graphics is specifically cataloged as a 1995 1-75 release. The ©1994 base date should therefore not be used by itself as the production year.
The underside is marked with the Matchbox logo, ©1994, Matchbox Int'l Ltd, Ferrari 456 GT and Made in China. Collector references identify this purple-and-white version as a 1995 release, commonly cataloged as MB17 in the U.S. range.
The car features a diecast metal body with plastic components, neon-yellow interior, yellow-tinted windows, black tires and silver-tone wheels. Its unusual purple, white and yellow color combination makes it much more visually distinctive than the traditional red Ferrari diecast models.
Sold as is. No warranty from the Seller. No Returns.
Approx. Dimensions: 3" L x 1-1/4" W x 7/8" T
SKU: DF674
CONDITION: Pre-owned vintage diecast car with moderate play/display wear. Purple paint and white graphics show scattered chips, rubs, scratches and edge wear, most noticeable on the hood/front nose, roof/rear deck, doors/sides and bumper areas. Clear/yellow-tinted windows show light surface wear. All four wheels are present. No original box or packaging is included. Please review photos closely for the exact cosmetic condition. See all detailed pictures and read the full detailed description provided by the seller to know what you are purchasing.
Key Features
Manufacturer/Brand: Matchbox
Model: Ferrari 456 GT
Collector designation: MB17 U.S. release
Vehicle type: Ferrari grand touring sports car
Type: Vintage miniature diecast toy/collector car
Release variation: 1995 purple/white version
Casting copyright: ©1994
Scale: 1:61
Exterior: Dark metallic purple
Graphics: White flame/abstract/tiger-stripe style graphics
Interior: Bright neon yellow
Windows: Yellow/neon-tinted transparent plastic
Wheels: Black tires with silver-tone five-spoke style wheels
Construction: Diecast metal with plastic components
Manufacturing country: China
Approx. dimensions: 3" L x 1-1/4" W x 7/8" T
Original packaging: Not included
Collector references specifically identify the 1995 version as purple with white graphics and neon-yellow interior, matching your example.
Manufacturer Background
Matchbox originated in Britain in 1953 under Lesney Products and became one of the best-known miniature diecast vehicle brands in the world. After Lesney's closure, the Matchbox brand passed through Universal/Matchbox International and then Tyco. Matchbox was under Tyco ownership when this 1995 Ferrari was released; Mattel acquired Matchbox in 1997.
The underside's Matchbox Int'l Ltd marking is therefore consistent with the period in which this car was produced.
Country of Manufacture
China
Release Date / Age
Likely retail release: 1995
Casting copyright: ©1994
Approximate age in 2026: 31 years
The purple version with white graphics is specifically cataloged as a 1995 1-75 release. The ©1994 base date should therefore not be used by itself as the production year.