Coming soon: 1974 Buick Estate Wagon 1:43 die cast

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  1. Erik Boattail

    Erik Boattail Menior Sember

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    Click photos for more info [​IMG]

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    Harry Clamshell Well-Known Member Charter Member

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    That IS one nice christmas gift......to myself. :yahoo:

    Was looking for that 73 Chevrolet for a long time, but those are quite expensive (IF you find one).
    This 74 Wagon will look as an alien in my Riviera 'showcase'

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    Harry, I love your display case. Where did you get it?
    Erik, is 1/43 the size of a matchbox car? I know my Franklin/Danbury mint models are 1/25; just not sure if 1/43 is bigger or smaller than those.
     
  4. Erik Boattail

    Erik Boattail Menior Sember

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    Matchbox did 1:43 diecast cars, but 1:64 is the "well know" Matchbox size.

    Here's a video that shows you a 1:43 car, look at the filmer's hand to get an idea of the scale [​IMG]
     
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    I've contacted the people from NeoScale, they told me that the Estate Wagon will be on the market wordwide in December.
    They don't sell directly to the customer, but you can contact them by e-mail (click photos in the first post)

    If you send along information about your town, state/province and country, they will tell you where you can find the closest retailer.

    Pricing for shops in the Netherlands is around 55 Euro. (74 US$ or 75 CAD)
     
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    They have a lot of cool 1/43 cars. '76 Chrysler T&C anyone?

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    How about a '73 LTD Brougham sedan?

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    I imagine a Country Squire isn't far from possible. They also have a lot of Lincolns. A '77 Continental, several colors of 77-79 Mark V, also several 80-83 Mark VIs, and other 80s Town Cars including a stretch limo. Also a 1986 Caprice sedan, 1977 Buick Electra sedan, 1974 LeSabre coupes, and my personal favorite of 70s Japanese sporty coupes, the 4 round headlight ('78 only I think) 2nd gen Celica:

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    Get some fans together and contact them:

     
  8. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    Very nice detailing on those for 1/43 scale.
    Being in America, we like things bigger. Just wish they made some decent wagons in 1/18th......
     
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    American excellence models

    hey everyone - Ijust checked out the american excellence website, which is the maker of these models - and wow....go to the modeler's diary section as it shows upcoming ideas. I just love that Mopar wagon and its available in other colors too.
     
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    harry clamshell ive got 2 toy rivys i dont see in ur cas. one is a treasure hunt 71 rivy not the super hunt and a the other is a 65 or 67 on the back of a truck. if you are interested let me know.

    http://s161.photobucket.com/profile/garyd75
     
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    they need to make the 75 electra 4 door and the 75 estate wagon model
     
  12. Harry Clamshell

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    Gary, I will PM you through this board (or the v8buickboard ('75Riv' there)) later today.
     
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    im garyd on the v8buick site
     
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    The 74 buick wagon is gonna be a must have to my collection! Very nicely detailed! My favorite body of all the clamshells. Now if they could also make a 76 chevy:2_thumbs_up_-_anima
     
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    Has anyone bought one of these? I want to order one
     

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