"The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this?
03-09-2002, 05:01 PM
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"The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this?
I want to start a slow aquisition of Corvette collectable diecast cars for my office.
What do you think about these the Danbury Mint stuff?
This one is $112 bucks.
What do you think about these the Danbury Mint stuff?
This one is $112 bucks.
03-09-2002, 05:20 PM
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Re: "The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this? (Patrick96LT4)
Personally, I wouldn't start with a $112 car. :nonod:
03-10-2002, 01:38 AM
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Re: "The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this? (96LT4)
Personally, I wouldn't start with a $112 car. :nonod:
03-10-2002, 03:14 AM
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Re: "The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this? (GT's58)
The Danbury '62 was one of my first diecast Vettes. Vey nice car you won't be sorry. :)
03-10-2002, 07:57 PM
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Re: "The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this? (Patrick96LT4)
Nice car, very nice... but you don't have to pay $112. Try ebay or go to the auctions at http://www.diecast.org. You should be able to pick one up for about $60.00.
Good luck.
Good luck.
03-11-2002, 11:24 AM
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Re: "The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this? (Patrick96LT4)
Personally I don't think the Franklin and Danbury Mint cars are worth the money. It seems that it is a lot harder to get the proportions right with 1:24 scale. There is always something that is just a little bit off. And @ $100+, no thanks.
I'd recommend starting with AutoArt/UT in 1:18 scale. They are by far the best quality at a reasonable price. Currently they have C3s, C5s and C5Rs. The 78 Pace Car would be a great car to start with. If you really want a '62, Ertl makes some that aren't bad, and should only cost you $25 or so.
At this point nobody makes a C4 that's even half-way decent. Ertl has some coming this summer, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Their quality is up and down. The 61s and 62s are pretty good, but the 63s and 67s are weak.
Good Luck :cheers:
I'd recommend starting with AutoArt/UT in 1:18 scale. They are by far the best quality at a reasonable price. Currently they have C3s, C5s and C5Rs. The 78 Pace Car would be a great car to start with. If you really want a '62, Ertl makes some that aren't bad, and should only cost you $25 or so.
At this point nobody makes a C4 that's even half-way decent. Ertl has some coming this summer, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Their quality is up and down. The 61s and 62s are pretty good, but the 63s and 67s are weak.
Good Luck :cheers:
03-11-2002, 01:56 PM
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Re: "The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this? (Patrick96LT4)
I have that car. You will like it. But check E-bay for a cheaper price as some one else suggested. :cheers:
03-11-2002, 03:51 PM
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Re: "The Danbury Mint" ... 1962 red Vette ... should I start my collection with this? (johnnybg)
IMHO the 1:18s are more substantial and realistic. The ERTL 61s-62s are great and can be found for $25-$40. For the same money, if I was starting a collection, I would by:
ERTL 61 Roadster or 62 Coupe
ERTL 63 SWC
Matell or Revell 69
AutoArt 82
Maisto C4
AutoArt C5 of your choice
Alright so maybe it will cost you a little more my way but you will have more to look at.
Anyone post a picture of the little C1 from the mint.
This will get you started with a collection that represents all the body types.
ERTL 61 Roadster or 62 Coupe
ERTL 63 SWC
Matell or Revell 69
AutoArt 82
Maisto C4
AutoArt C5 of your choice
Alright so maybe it will cost you a little more my way but you will have more to look at.
Anyone post a picture of the little C1 from the mint.
This will get you started with a collection that represents all the body types.