Diecast Porsche Models
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Diecast Porsche Models
Is anybody else into these things in the off season? I have a few of them (maybe 95 of them) but not too many of them are 80's. Seems there is a real drought of 1985-1989 Porsche models both diecast or plastic. Do any of you posess rare late 80's 911's or 944's for that matter? If so, please post some pictures. If I didn't own a real one, my collection wouldn't be complete.
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Cool models. Where can I get one. Can't spring for the real thing right now, but it would be cool to have a small one my desk. For motivational purposes, and of course, the occasional day dream. Thanks.
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I also collect diecasts, I have a good thirty. Nobody seems to make anything between the 73 RS and the 993(except the speedster and slant nose) in 1/18 scale. I have seen just about every model offered in 1/43 however. There seems to be a huge price range in the 1/43 also. If you are like me and are a big fan of the 956 and 962 then you have to buy 1/18. Eagles race anounced they would be making 1/18 scale 962s about two years ago. I immediately oredered them and am still waiting for them to be released.
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Did you happen to see this one?
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Many of them on ebay!
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There is a 78-89 Coupe in the Porsche Evolution collection in 1/43. I too, only want that specific model (SC or Carrera) and don't want to buy the entire set. Anyone interested in the other cars in the set? I beleive they are as follows:
Early 911S
78-84
964
993
996
E-Mail me if you are interested in any of the other ones and I can buy the set and sell the others. Of course the price would be 1/5 of the total. (I've seen them for $175 a set)
Noel
Early 911S
78-84
964
993
996
E-Mail me if you are interested in any of the other ones and I can buy the set and sell the others. Of course the price would be 1/5 of the total. (I've seen them for $175 a set)
Noel
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Very nice models and pictures. Thanks for posting them. I have about 10 Porsche models, mostly 1/42 scale.
But how about one you can actually drive during the winter? For Christmas I got a radio controlled Kyosho Mini Z silver Porsche GT3 (they also have Viper, Audi, Merc, BMW Z8, Honda S2000, etc.). It looks great (nicely 1/28 scaled, about 6.5" long), goes like stink, and is very sturdy (thankfully). Runs on 4 AAA batteries. The car runs well completely stock, but there are also hop-up parts available. Some of them make a difference in speed/handling. Suitable for racing (I used to race 1/10 and 1/12 scale rc cars). The car with transmitter (needs 8 AA batteries, but they last a long time) cost $130 at Tower Hobbies (www.towerhobbies.com), or a little more (but you won't have to wait for the mail) at your local hobby shop. You can also check them out at <a href="http://www.kyosho.com." target="_blank">www.kyosho.com.</a>
But how about one you can actually drive during the winter? For Christmas I got a radio controlled Kyosho Mini Z silver Porsche GT3 (they also have Viper, Audi, Merc, BMW Z8, Honda S2000, etc.). It looks great (nicely 1/28 scaled, about 6.5" long), goes like stink, and is very sturdy (thankfully). Runs on 4 AAA batteries. The car runs well completely stock, but there are also hop-up parts available. Some of them make a difference in speed/handling. Suitable for racing (I used to race 1/10 and 1/12 scale rc cars). The car with transmitter (needs 8 AA batteries, but they last a long time) cost $130 at Tower Hobbies (www.towerhobbies.com), or a little more (but you won't have to wait for the mail) at your local hobby shop. You can also check them out at <a href="http://www.kyosho.com." target="_blank">www.kyosho.com.</a>
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Revelle has a 911 Coupe that I believe is a 1989 but it may be a Turbo. The closest thing I have is the Polystil (Tonka) 911 Turbo (930). I also have the NZG 1989 Carrera Cab pictured above in white. They are very hard to find.
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I have a 72T Targa. I am currently making a model of it even though you cannot find this car (that I know of). I have purchased an 85 Carrera Targa and 69 S coupe and I am mixing and matching to build my car. There are actually a number of late model Porshces if you guys are interested. The models I got were imported from Japan. They are Testors/Fujima Mokei 1/24 scale. The line of Porsche models I was talking about come from this company and you can expect to pay about $35 for the model if you need to order it, or much less if a dealer has one in stock or his private collection. (They always have a collection) If you are interested and cannot find these, call Top Shelf Models in the Tulsa Metro area at (918) 274 - 0433 and they can help you.
I on the other hand am looking for a Die Cast 72 Targa. If anyone knows of one please email me at Rhorton600@aol.com.
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I on the other hand am looking for a Die Cast 72 Targa. If anyone knows of one please email me at Rhorton600@aol.com.
Thanks
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I cant wait to tell my wife of this thread- she thinks Im the only 40 y/o still collecting toy cars. (last count ~ 30)
Finding models of my '87 911 Cab is next to impossible (let alone finding one in the same color scheme - white/navy) so I know excatly what you mean about their scarcity. (If anyone has one to part with email me!)
Panorama has had a few articles on the subject the latest had web site info. on dealers, etc.
Although the highly detailed ($$$) models like some of the ones above are really incredible I like the cheapy ones too (I dont know- something about a $2 plastic 911 that appeals to me) - I recently found some pretty nice "matchbox sized" GT3s at a local dollar store - they'd sell for $5 ea. on eBay! ;-) - Those I can bring through the front door, the $$$ ones just somehow appear on my shelf...I call it the Porsche fairy.....
Finding models of my '87 911 Cab is next to impossible (let alone finding one in the same color scheme - white/navy) so I know excatly what you mean about their scarcity. (If anyone has one to part with email me!)
Panorama has had a few articles on the subject the latest had web site info. on dealers, etc.
Although the highly detailed ($$$) models like some of the ones above are really incredible I like the cheapy ones too (I dont know- something about a $2 plastic 911 that appeals to me) - I recently found some pretty nice "matchbox sized" GT3s at a local dollar store - they'd sell for $5 ea. on eBay! ;-) - Those I can bring through the front door, the $$$ ones just somehow appear on my shelf...I call it the Porsche fairy.....