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04/07/2023 4:19 pm
Some years ago Cadillac had their own version of the current Chevrolet Corvette in their XLR luxury/sports 2-seat roadster. The original car had a powerful Northstar V-8, I believe, and was a really good-looking, if rather uncommon, vehicle. Here it is replicated in 1/18th diecast form by Mattel Hot Wheels.
04/07/2023 6:11 pm
Nice pictures Mike. A friend has a 1/1 black one as is my model.
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04/07/2023 7:52 pm
Thanks, Bob ! Cadillac didn't make the XLR for long (and the HW 1/18 isn't so common either, I don't think)...... but the Northstar V-8 makes this one a bit more interesting.
Rich Sufficool and John Kuvakas reacted
05/07/2023 5:00 am
Cadillac did a nice job concealing the hidden fact that a "Corvette" was lurking below. Despite being 20 years old, these angled-edgy design themes still look some-what current.
05/07/2023 10:11 am
I always really liked the XLR, especially the XLR-V, which I wish HW had done as well. I just sold this model earlier this year.
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