SEMA: 2014 Ford Transit Connect brings a Hot Wheel toy to Life

2014 ford transit connect hot wheels

Ford and Hot Wheels collaborate to create a one of kind 2014 Ford Transit Connect Hot Wheels van.  It’s got all the ingredients for a wild SEMA-bound concept, and it brings a Hot Wheels toy van to life.  Customer builder, Ice 9 Group, worked with Ford and Hot Wheels designers to make sure the real-life Transit Connect matches the spirit of the toy.

This van was built-up from the bare chassis with gull-wing rear doors, unique front and rear facias, 55-inch TV screen, and custom Recaro seats up front.  It’s powered by a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine from a base Transit Connect, and has a hitch to tow another toy behind – the 2012 Rip Rod.

ford hot wheels rip rod

2014 Ford Transit Connect goes on sale early next year in commercial and family van configurations, but do not expect the gull-wing door or the big screen in the production version.

Check out this insider TFL video of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect reveal:

Andre Smirnov
Andre Smirnov

Andre Smirnov is a life-long automotive enthusiast, writer, reporter, and software engineer. He has been a contributor at TFL since 2011. When not working or spending time with the family – you can find him tinkering in the garage or simply ‘going for a drive’.