Author Topic: Automotive Models and Diecasts (Read 90215 times)

Triple Bob · « **Reply #160 on:** June 26, 2016, 01:29:31 pm »

Great collection!

Trainman · « **Reply #161 on:** June 26, 2016, 05:19:25 pm »

Thanks Railton and Bob,

The local collector guy here told me he got a Jaguar collection in, so as he brings them into the shop I will be looking at them to see if there are any that interest me. Would like an XJ, preferably a Series 1 V12; an XJS, and would like to replace the Burago E Type with something better. Oh, and of course an XJ13

Weels · « **Reply #162 on:** June 26, 2016, 09:57:39 pm »

Nice! Love that 240Z

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #163 on:** June 27, 2016, 02:22:08 pm »

Quote from: Trainman on June 25, 2016, 10:04:41 pm

Focusing on real Jags in case you couldn't tell

FTFY

Nice collection,

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #164 on:** June 27, 2016, 03:27:46 pm »

All nice but I absolutely love that 240Z. I'll have to spend a little bit of time on eBay later tonight.

KD · « **Reply #165 on:** November 06, 2016, 03:00:17 pm »

Picked up these two models today at Costco. The Vette is for my nephew and the AMG is for me.

Firm · « **Reply #166 on:** November 06, 2016, 04:32:34 pm »

Love those Jags and the 240Z. Some of those Jag's I actually have (XK8, E-type and the XJ220).

Blueprint · « **Reply #167 on:** November 17, 2016, 01:49:09 pm »

Ok, a question for the serious diecast guys here: I found a stash of original 1:18 Autoart diecasts in their original boxes at stupid-low prices in an auto parts store. They have a M-B 190 2.0 on clearance at 48$, but it's also marked 50% off. I looked on ebay and found a single one ... at $300 US

My find is in the box. And it's a fine model:

Other finds there are British, Range Rovers, MGs and such, all discontinued items, hovering in the 70-75$ range.

I'm thinking of going back, buying their inventory and become an ebay king.

I know Autoart is highly regarded, but is there really a market for these, or only ebay dreamers?

Weels · « **Reply #168 on:** November 17, 2016, 03:02:16 pm »

^ Not a ton of demand for older discontinued models, typically
I grabbed a discontinued AutoArt MG a few years ago for about $30 -- not sure of the exact model # but it's a dark blue convertible..

Most buy models they are interested in when newly released.. so you'd likely be sitting on your ebay King stockpile a while
This probably would not be you:

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #169 on:** November 17, 2016, 06:03:00 pm »

I bet you made some cash but it would probably take a lot longer than you'd expect. For narrow and specific market.

tenpenny · « **Reply #170 on:** November 17, 2016, 06:10:28 pm »

Quote from: Blueprint on November 17, 2016, 01:49:09 pm

Ok, a question for the serious diecast guys here: I found a stash of original 1:18 Autoart diecasts in their original boxes at stupid-low prices in an auto parts store. They have a M-B 190 2.0 on clearance at 48$, but it's also marked 50% off. I looked on ebay and found a single one ... at $300 US My find is in the box. And it's a fine model:

Other finds there are British, Range Rovers, MGs and such, all discontinued items, hovering in the 70-75$ range.

I'm thinking of going back, buying their inventory and become an ebay king.

I know Autoart is highly regarded, but is there really a market for these, or only ebay dreamers?

I'd say buy the lot right away, but parcel them out slowly when you sell.

Sent from my Vic20 using Java Moose

Scaerio · « **Reply #171 on:** November 19, 2016, 10:53:47 am »

I love this thread. I have a real soft spot for vintage diecast from Corgi, Dinky, etc. These are my two most recent acquisitions, a FIAT 1800 and a Ferrari GT 250 LeMans Berlinetta. Both are Corgis. They show plenty of signs of having been loved and played-with, but that is part of their charm.

KD · « **Reply #172 on:** November 19, 2016, 12:54:00 pm »

^. Man, I wish I still had my old Dinky and Corgi collection from when I was a kid. Probably had hundreds, along with boxes of DC and Marvel comic books. Should have come home when mom was selling the house!

Scaerio · « **Reply #173 on:** November 19, 2016, 09:18:34 pm »

Vintage find of the day!

Two new old-stock mint-in-box made-in-Japan Shinsei Mini Power construction vehicles. I recall seeing these in Woolco at the Avalon Mall in the mid-seventies when I was 5 or 6. There was a broad range of construction equipment, and I always thought they were great models, but for some reason didn't acquire any -- until today!

Scaerio · « **Reply #174 on:** December 05, 2016, 01:38:26 pm »

So did anyone ask Santa to bring them some toys for Christmas?

Blueprint · « **Reply #175 on:** December 06, 2016, 12:26:26 pm »

Quote from: Scaerio on December 05, 2016, 01:38:26 pm

So did anyone ask Santa to bring them some toys for Christmas?

eBay Santa is sending me a nos, wrapped 1:25 Revell of Germany MGB plastic kit from Germany. That kit is long discontinued, and it was a re-branded Aoschima model. I'm still itching to go grab these Autoarts I located!

Weels · « **Reply #176 on:** December 06, 2016, 12:41:12 pm »

^

I have that blue roadster.

Everyone should have these hanging on the tree:
http://www.diecastmodelswholesale.com/greenlight-holiday-ornaments-series-1-6pc-diecast-car-set-1-64-diecast-model-cars-by-greenlight/

I haven't bought anything new for about 3 years or so... should have a look to see what Santa could bring me...

Blueprint · « **Reply #177 on:** December 06, 2016, 12:47:18 pm »

Quote from: Weels on December 06, 2016, 12:41:12 pm

^

I have that blue roadster.

Everyone should have these hanging on the tree:
http://www.diecastmodelswholesale.com/greenlight-holiday-ornaments-series-1-6pc-diecast-car-set-1-64-diecast-model-cars-by-greenlight/

I haven't bought anything new for about 3 years or so... should have a look to see what Santa could bring me...

The blue MGB roadster is the one I wanted, but the only "B" they did not have. However, they did have multiple copies of the "Monte Carlo" red MGB racer, a single green MGB GT and two red ones. Besides the single copy of the Merc, they had 4 or 5 Autoart Range Rovers, in brown-black boxes like this one:

Weels · « **Reply #178 on:** December 06, 2016, 12:51:46 pm »

Quote from: Blueprint on December 06, 2016, 12:47:18 pm

The blue MGB roadster is the one I wanted

I'll sell ya mine.

Scaerio · « **Reply #179 on:** December 06, 2016, 01:22:28 pm »

New old stock rocks.