Exploring Barbie’s Garage of Iconic Cars Over the Decades

Mar 9, 2024

We love everything automotive themed, and sometimes that also includes toys and collectible versions. It’s National Barbie Day, and we thought it would be the perfect time to explore the many different collectible cars our bold heroine has driven over the decades. Our blonde-haired, pink clad, fashionista doll has hda some of the most iconic toy cars in history, and best of all they’re stylish, powerful, and entirely hers! These are some of our favorites from her incredibly impressive garage collection.

Barbie’s First Car: Austin-Healey 3000 MkII, 1962

Barbie’s first car was certainly an iconic one, modeled after the British automaker. It arrived on the scene an exact replica of its real life counterpart: in a stunning peachy-pink color with a bright aqua interior, featured chrome rimmed white wall tires, chrome grill, and a sporty 2 seater model. It also came in less common colors such as blue and red, followed by a ballet shoe pink option late in the run, all of which are now pretty rare collectibles. It was discontinued a few years later in favor of a more “All-American” vibe for the doll’s lifestyle and branding.

Barbie’s Mercedes-Benz 190SL, 1962

The second car in Barbie’s fabulous garage was another 2-seater roadster, this time in an electric turquoise and orange. Variations also exist in a powder blue and orange, turquoise and white, and powder blue and white combo.

The Country Camper, 1970

The first of many home-on-the-road Barbie vehicles, this incredible camper had room for Barbie and several pals, a picnic setup, a pop-out tent with sleeping bags, and a camper kitchen! It came in a sunshine yellow and vivid orange color scheme with the Barbie logo, bubbles, and a rainbow.

The Star ‘Vette, 1976

The Corvette design has become synonymous with the Barbie aesthetic, with the first of many iterations appearing as a bright magenta and purple exterior and white interior 2-seater convertible (a red and white option was released in Europe). It was outfitted with racing tires and shooting star emblems on the hood and doors.

Western Horse Trailer and Off-Road Vehicle, 1981

Barbie was living her best Western ranch life with an off-road vehicle capable of towing her show horses to and from the rodeo! Emblazoned with a western motif of the Barbie logo, it featured towing rope, thick tires, and came with a stable mucking kit.

The Ferrari 328 GTS, 1987

This stylish car hit the streets of Barbieland in a candy-apple red hue, black trim, and later a white with black trim option. The commercials played up the car’s sporty appeal and head-turning scarlet paint job announcing it was a “red-hot” ride.

Animal Care Safari Jeep, 1987

This open-air safari vehicle was outfitted with bright pink trim, bright pink frame, and bright pink tires, and featured a zebra motif on the hood and body. It was also one of the few Barbie vehicles to use the actual “Jeep” name in the branding. It featured a friction operated motor, no batteries required!

‘57 Chevy Bel Air Convertible, 1988

This throwback retro styled convertible was available in pink or turquoise options with chrome rims, chrome detailing and hood ornaments, and chrome grille. It also had a trunk that opened and closed, and fit 3 other passenger dolls in addition to Barbie in the driver’s seat.

Porsche 911 Cabriolet, 1991

Barbie’s newest sportscar featured real working headlights and was available in an eye-catching neon magenta hue with a white interior and custom Barbie license plate.

Barbie Volkswagon Beetles, 2000s

Barbie’s gearhead garage expanded in the 2000s with several color options of VW Beetle including red, yellow, blue, and of course: pink! They featured the trademark bubble retro design, and also included Barbie sized seatbelts.

Cali Girl Chevrolet SSR, 2004

This Chevy pickup was available in a lemon yellow or a deep blue, and came outfitted with a real CD player in the trunk space. It featured a convertible 2 seater interior design and a see-through trunk.