Tomica released the last in the series of Honda City models from the 80s when the City Turbo II was released in 1984. The Honda City, City Turbo, City Turbo II and City Cabriolet using a very similar casting – with variations in the hood, wheel arches and paint, in the case of the Cabriolet.

Originally published: January 3, 2004
Updated: December 30, 2024

As of January 2004, the Hondacurator Collection had the following 1980s Honda City by Tomica:

Tomica released the Honda City originally while they still had the yellow and black boxes under No.54.  The City first appeared in the Tomica lineup as the regular City, albeit short-lived with supposedly just 6-months on the market before it was superceded by the City Turbo. then eventually the Turbo II. The interior includes a casted Motocompo – a motorized scooter that was an option.

Pearl white/red – first release

In May 1984, continuing with Tomica No.54 but sporting the newer box design, the City Turbo II was released in Pearl white City Turbo II with red markings and a pearl white base.

Pearl white/blue – Kawaguchiko Motor Museum special custom edition

Like the red-interior version, this pearl white with blue markings and a pearl white base sports a matching blue interior.

Red/silver

A red City Turbo II with white markings and a silver base

Red/red

A red Turbo II with white markings and a red base.

Yellow/yellow

A yellow City Turbo II with red markings and a yellow base

Red – 30th Anniversary 24 set exclusive

From the 30th Anniversary 24-set of limited edition cars, the red Turbo II with white graphics didn’t sport “Turbo II” on the doors.  The base plate is red.

Pearl White/red – Mitsukoshi Children’s Expo 2 custom

A custom Mitsukoshi Children’s Expo 2 show edition City Turbo II in pearl white with red markings and a pearl white base

Blue – Honda Direct Marketing exclusive

A Honda issue dark blue City Turbo II from Honda Direct Marketing.

Raw metal/white

Way before Hot Wheels issued Zamac versions from the factory, Tomica released a rare bare metal City Turbo II with a pearl white base.

Blue – 30th Anniversary Kuji I set exclusive

From Tomica’s first Kuji set in 2000, commemorating it’s 30th anniversary, a dark blue City Turbo II was released.

Silver/black – Tokyo Tomica Expo 2005

A Special Model No. 10, the City Turbo II in silver/black commemorated the Tokyo Tomica Expo in August 2005.

Blue “Dumbo” – Tomica Disney Series (D-20)

Tomica’s Disney series included the City in light powder blue with Dumbo livery

Orange No.11 – Honda Racing Collection

As part of a lottery series, Tomica introduced the Honda Racing Collection of a series of 6 Hondas that included this orange Honda City Turbo II R based on the 1983 One Make Race Series.

Gold – Tomica Kuki XIII

Part of a set of 10 lottery cars for 2010, following a Showa Era theme, this Honda City Turbo II was released in 2010. The other Honda in the series was a Honda F1 RA302.

White/black Police – Apita exclusive

A 2006 release of the City Patrol Car (Made in China)

White – Tomica Limited

A Tomy Limited version of the City Turbo II with quite a bit more detail in tampo, pant and wheels. Rubber tires included!

 

Cabriolet: Yellow

A yellow City “cabriolet look” from the factory (Made in Japan)

Cabriolet: Yellow “Big Bear” – custom

The “Big Bear” custom edition City Turbo II with a Convertible top up look. (Made in Japan)

 

Cabriolet: Pink – Honda Direct Marketing exclusive

A Honda edition City “cabriolet look” in pink with small “Cabriolet” tampoed on the side.

Cabriolet: Red

A red City “cabriolet look” from a set with small “Cabriolet” tampoed on the side. (Made in Japan). A likely color variation from HDM.