Greenlight Collector Guide: Green Machines, Scales & How to Collect

Greenlight is an American diecast brand known for themed series: movie and TV cars, muscle cars, police vehicles, farm trucks and more. It makes models from 1:64 all the way up to 1:18.

Greenlight is also home to one of the best-known chase programs outside Hot Wheels: the Green Machine.

Based inUSA
Scales1:64 – 1:18
Chase carsGreen Machines
FocusThemed series

What is a Greenlight chase car?

A Green Machine is a short-run chase version of a regular Greenlight release, finished with green parts. They are packed at random among the regular cars.

How to spot a Green Machine
  1. Green wheels, base or other green details
  2. Same model and series as a regular release
  3. Usually visible through the package window

Themed series

Greenlight releases cars in themed series, such as Hollywood movie cars, muscle cars and emergency vehicles. Collectors often try to complete a whole series rather than pick single cars.

Greenlight guides

Diecast Collecting GuideWhat is a Chase Car? The Complete Diecast Chase GuideBrand GuideHot Wheels vs Mini GT vs Matchbox vs LEGO Speed Champions

Greenlight questions

What is a Greenlight Green Machine?

It is Greenlight’s chase car: a limited version of a regular model with green details, packed at random in regular cases.