1979 Model 1:24
12-09-2001, 12:51 AM
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1979 Model 1:24
Our Corvette Club had its Christmas Party tonight. I have been looking for 1979 models for some years. I have only found 1978 Pace Cars and Anniversary Editions. So here was my door prize.
12-09-2001, 01:01 AM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (paul79)
:cool:
I can't find an '80 anywhere...
I think I'm gonna buy an '82 for the right body style and a '78 to get the right engine and wheels and "kit bash" an '80 together.
Maybe get the body powerdercoated for the right color.
I can't find an '80 anywhere...
I think I'm gonna buy an '82 for the right body style and a '78 to get the right engine and wheels and "kit bash" an '80 together.
Maybe get the body powerdercoated for the right color.
12-09-2001, 01:22 AM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (Chris Fowler '80)
Chris,
This was an under $10.00 thing. The quality is very poor compared to UT but the point is that this is the first time I have ever seen a model of a 1979. FWIW, it is Motor Max die-cast licensed from Chevrolet to Red Box Toy Factory Ltd. Yes, made in China.
This was an under $10.00 thing. The quality is very poor compared to UT but the point is that this is the first time I have ever seen a model of a 1979. FWIW, it is Motor Max die-cast licensed from Chevrolet to Red Box Toy Factory Ltd. Yes, made in China.
12-09-2001, 01:27 AM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (paul79)
ah...still doesn't look bad...
Yeah...what I wanna do is UT 1:18. Expensive if it doesn't work, but worth it if it does...
Yeah...what I wanna do is UT 1:18. Expensive if it doesn't work, but worth it if it does...
12-09-2001, 10:23 AM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (Chris Fowler '80)
My wife just wound up buying me a black 78. I looked and looked for a 79 also. The 78 I have is made by UT and is awesome. When I come across that 79, I may have to lay down some cash.
Cool door prize.
Cool door prize.
12-10-2001, 12:53 AM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (Eddie 96)
How can they sell something that size, ""decently" done for $9.99 :confused: I'm always amazed when I come back from Sam's Club with a fresh "score". Like: doors open, hood opens, there's an engine inside, likewise an interior, front wheels controlled by steering wheel! If made in the U.S. of A., would probably coat $99.99 :)
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12-10-2001, 11:35 AM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (Cruzmeisters)
This is a UT 1:18 model of the 1978 Silver Anniversary. Very nicely detailed. I am not an expert on prices. This one was $75.00CDN or about $50.00US. On the <$10.00 question, some members tend to be a little more generous than they should be.
12-10-2001, 11:44 AM
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Yeah, I've been looking for 79's myself. The closest was a black 78, but they don't even sell those in the catalogs now :cry :cry :cry I waited too long. :smash: :smash: :smash:
12-10-2001, 12:14 PM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (79MakoL82)
Follow the link for a '79, should be the same one as shown above. It's only $7.99, so don't expect one that looks as good as the '78 pictured above.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/mfr/rbi01.htm
Costs almost more to ship it than to buy it.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/mfr/rbi01.htm
Costs almost more to ship it than to buy it.
12-10-2001, 12:23 PM
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The 1978 model above is apparently in stock at this Canadian source. The price is $49.95US.
http://www.collectorsguild.on.ca/corvettes.html
http://www.collectorsguild.on.ca/corvettes.html
12-10-2001, 01:33 PM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (paul79)
This is a UT 1:18 model of the 1978 Silver Anniversary. Very nicely detailed. I am not an expert on prices. This one was $75.00CDN or about $50.00US. On the <$10.00 question, some members tend to be a little more generous than they should be.
12-10-2001, 11:01 PM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (Chris Fowler '80)
do they make anything this detailed for the 81...
that 78 looks great.....would love to find an 81 like it..
I checked the above mentioned sites and didnt see any 81's.
Kevin
that 78 looks great.....would love to find an 81 like it..
I checked the above mentioned sites and didnt see any 81's.
Kevin
12-10-2001, 11:28 PM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (paul79)
I saw some out here at an auto swap-meet a few weeks ago going for US$5 a piece. I thought it was quite high priced for a toy car and they also didn't have one in black that matched the card it came with so I didn't buy it. Good luck to you with your search.
:cheers:
Edit: after realizing you had photos appended to your post, those are much bigger than the ones out here. The ones I saw were similar to matchbox cars.
[Modified by theanswriz42, 9:29 PM 12/10/2001]
:cheers:
Edit: after realizing you had photos appended to your post, those are much bigger than the ones out here. The ones I saw were similar to matchbox cars.
[Modified by theanswriz42, 9:29 PM 12/10/2001]
12-11-2001, 11:39 AM
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Re: 1979 Model 1:24 (ksems)
do they make anything this detailed for the 81...
that 78 looks great.....would love to find an 81 like it..
I checked the above mentioned sites and didnt see any 81's.
Kevin
that 78 looks great.....would love to find an 81 like it..
I checked the above mentioned sites and didnt see any 81's.
Kevin
Maybe I should start a model car business and make 79, 80, 81, and any other non-popular model years. :D