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10/11/2015 11:27 am
1957 ford thunderbird thinking about getting a bronze colored American Authentics 1:18 scale version of the car - for $70 - was wondering if that is a good price - and also is that the best diecast model out there detail-wise
thank you in advance to all your opinions
10/11/2015 12:19 pm
According to what is being offered on the ebay, this seems like an okay price. There appear to be some cheaper but they might not have a display box or they might be in a more "used" condition. As far as detail goes, I don't have this specific model but I do have the AMERICAN MUSCLE ERTL AUTHENTIC 1965 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE. It is quite detailed, having a key in the ignition. I don't think you will go wrong getting this Thunderbird, but do some more research to just satisfy yourself.
10/11/2015 12:19 pm
According to what is being offered on the ebay, this seems like an okay price. There appear to be some cheaper but they might not have a display box or they might be in a more "used" condition. As far as detail goes, I don't have this specific model but I do have the AMERICAN MUSCLE ERTL AUTHENTIC 1965 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE. It is quite detailed, having a key in the ignition. I don't think you will go wrong getting this Thunderbird, but do some more research to just satisfy yourself.
10/11/2015 11:31 pm
I had one of those in light blue a while back and...
... I loved it! Although I only remember taking it out of the box one time, as I recall, it was very well-detailed. It even had opening air vents on either side front fender!
11/11/2015 2:15 am
This is the best one available few mistakes & lots of detail I have the light Blue & a Met. Grey w/
Wire wheels done about 5 years after the blue Love them both as they do display Great. $70 is an OK Price I paid $60.00 four years ago.
11/11/2015 2:16 am
It does share some old tech but well worth based upon the market. Should have a Hard Top too!
11/11/2015 4:45 am
The Authentics (Ertl or AutoWorld) are by far the best '57 Thunderbirds out there...loaded with details.
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11/11/2015 12:46 pm
thanks for the posts yep that's the one - thanks for the pics
I made the dive - supposed to arrive before thanksgiving
can't wait
11/11/2015 3:23 pm
I was not aware the '57 T-Bird Ertl 1:18 mold was ever issued in the color Thunderbird Bronze. Ertl Authentics issued a red version (which I have) and a black version I do not have but wish I had. AW has issued the model in Grey, Inca Gold and recently, Willow Green. I believe Yat Ming issued a version in Bronze.