Mercedes Sunday! Here we have a Mercedes-Benz W140 600 SEL from Schabak. The company was one of the early manufacturers of 1/24th scale cars. In my opinion, Schabak stands out on two fronts: accurate proportion and excellent paint quality.
Volkswagen Monday! Today we have a Shanghai Volkswagen Santana 2000 from Checkmate. The original Santana was based on the second-generation Passat (B2) which was sold in the North American market as Quantum. The Santana 2000 was designed exclusively for the Brazilian and the Chinese markets. The Chinese version has a longer wheelbase and rear doors than its Brazilian cousin.
Fiat Tuesday! Here we have a factory-built Fiat Abarth 2000 SP from Italian maker Barnini Valerio. Like other European small-batch curbside models, this one has a beautiful paint job and many photo-etched parts.
Fiat Tuesday! Here we have a factory-built Fiat Abarth 2000 SP from the Italian maker Barnini Valerio. Like other European small-batch curbside models, this one has a beautiful paint job and many photo-etched parts.
Nice model! There was one for sale on eBay recently.
Prototype Wednesday! Today we have a Honda S800 Coupe prototype from Ebbro. This is one of four prototypes made, and it came with the mock-up foam box. The production version is an open top convertible. If you missed the Ebbro model, you can still get the S800 from Hachette’s 100 Famous Domestic Cars series. I will post some pictures later.
Subaru Thursday! Here we have a Subaru Impreza WRX from the Australian maker Dinkum Classic. The company made a series of 1/24th scale road cars and race cars. This curbside model is made out of resin including tires. Enjoy!
Speaking of paint quality - I bought this Welly 1:26 scale 2001 Impala as a joke for my exotic car loving daughter because she got stuck with it as her company car back in the day. I never gave it to her....
People Mover Friday! Today we have a third generation Sichuan Toyota Coaster. This model was made in the year 2000 to commemorate the first Coaster built in Toyota’s Sichuan facility. As a marketing tool and a giveaway gift, very few models were made. The bulk of the batch was painted in beige, a handful were done in turquoise. If you missed it, the champagne-colored facelift versions are readily available.
