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(@michaeldetorrice)
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I got this model toy car when I was a kid and I still have it. It can be battery-powered and the kit was made by the Unger Toy Company. It dates from about 1960 or so and is a fairly close replica in about 1/16 or 1/14 scale of the real Plymouth XNR 2-seat dream car that used Valiant running gear. I am not sure if this was officially licensed by Chrysler Corporation or Plymouth but it is a really cool model in any case.

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I do not remember that car, but I do remember Unger. I think I had one of their models, possibly a hot rod style car.


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That's so cool that you still have it. Looks like something the Jetsons might have used. GREAT pic!



   
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Geoff Jowett
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what a prize to have in a model car collection. Love it!



   
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David Green
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@chris 

Good find Chris. I do remember this Eldon model. I am amazed that Michael still has his.



   
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Posted by: @david-green

I do remember this Eldon model. I am amazed that Michael still has his.

- I had never seen / nor heard of this toy before.

- Yes indeed, I've noted many times that it's surprising to see the number of childhood toys Mike managed to save - in very decent condition too!  



   
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(@michaeldetorrice)
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The revenge of the pack-rat ! Wink Being a History major and graduate, I used to have even more stuff from the past to look at and reminisce ..... but time and space and reality do lessen things over the years.



   
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Rich Sufficool
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WOW!!! I love it!



   
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(@michaeldetorrice)
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It is pretty cool and Unger made some really neat toys ! I think Dad got this for me perhaps in New York when he was there on a business trip .......but Unger toys could be gotten around the USA, I think.



   
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