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14/09/2026 3:03 pm
Cadillacs have always been impressive automobiles and thus make great replicas/diecasts from any era. This is a very inexpensive diecast model of the giant 1965 Cadillac. It was done in the "dub" style by Jada, but I did just a couple of minor modifications to make it look a bit more like a regular Cadillac coupe from back then.
It featured a lot of chrome engine and interior on the diecast, but I raised the ride height a little and I think painted the interior black to make it look and display somewhat more like a standard car.
14/09/2026 7:16 pm
I have it in black Mike. One of the few from JADA that's close enough to stock for me.
14/09/2026 9:15 pm
@bob-jackman I had one, but sold it off..... 🙄 🙄 🙄 (I kept the figure though 😉)
BUT.... Bob, if you have a JADA 1/18 '65 Cadillac in black - you have the rarest of the rare! 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬
I have never ever seen one of these in black. I know JADA released a 1/24 '63 or '64 CDV in black but I've never seen a black 1/18 '65 CDV.
Might you be able to post a pic? 🤔 🤨 🤔 🤨
Steve Jacobs and Tony Perrone reacted
15/09/2026 5:41 am
@chris You caught me Chris. The model is in 1/24 scale not 1/18.
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15/09/2026 8:53 am
I have the yellow Caddy. I bought it and the Godfather Caddy. They were my first JADA diecast.
15/09/2026 1:06 pm
@rich-sufficool I know, right? 😉 I saw the movie long after I purchased the '65 CDV (and figure ) and thought the same thing, "JADA nailed it!"
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15/09/2026 1:12 pm
@grockwood The Godfather Cadillac is a much better model - it has the potential to be a "real diecast replica," not just a metal toy. One day, I'll overall & enhance mine by first swapping out the chassis with one pirated from a Signature '38 Cadillac. 😏 😏 😏 I sold off my JADA '65; I deemed it too much work for a proper conversion. 😉 😉
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15/09/2026 3:30 pm
That's my mom's car from back in the day. I never bought the Jada because I knew the non stock parts would drive me crazy and I have no ability for modifications. Other than maybe a promo I think this is the only 65 in yellow with black interior. The promo models for the 65 are out of sight, price wise.
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