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27/07/2022 7:51 pm
I like wagons a lot. And I’ve been chasing after this 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Gunyin for what feels like a couple years. But the few times it shows up on the ‘bay, it’s listed for $80 or more. But why? Among today’s 1:43 models it’s pretty crude. The wipers, roof rack, and mirrors are chunky. For that, I just can’t justify the high cost.
27/07/2022 8:07 pm
What does Gunyin mean? Is that the manufacturer? I owned a 1/1 78 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country wagon and didn't know about a 1/43 scale model. I have the 1/24 scale which is okay but would prefer a 1/43. Mine was white with a tan interior.
John Kuvakas and John Kuvakas reacted
27/07/2022 9:40 pm
I see one on eBay. Its description says IXO, made in Mexico, and packaged with a magazine. But the picture and description, as well as the subject, just don't catch my interest. High mailing fee, too.
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27/07/2022 9:54 pm
@d-m-holcombe Probably made for Mexico, not in Mexico. So a partworks item selling for a lot because the demand is high, like some of the American Cars collection items.
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27/07/2022 11:15 pm
@bob-jackman I just so happen to have a white one with tan interior that I made up from a Motor Max diecast which might have been a police version. I think these are known as R body Chrysler Corporation products.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
28/07/2022 8:57 am
Always nice to see your work, John.
Chrysler's R bodies were only around for three years. They were the platform for the full size Newport, New Yorker, St. Regis and Gran Fury cars. Chrylser's intermediate sized cars were based on the M bodies from 1977-1989. Remember those?
In 1982, the former R body full size cars were migrated to the M body platform on whihc they built an incredible array of cars.
- 1977-1989 Dodge Diplomat
- 1977-1981 Chrysler LeBaron
- 1978-1981 Chrysler Town & Country station wagon
- 1978-1979 Dodge Coronet (South America)
- 1978-1982 Plymouth Caravelle (Canada)
- 1980-1981 Dodge Dart (Mexico)
- 1981-1982 Dodge Magnum 5.9L (Mexico)
- 1982-1989 Plymouth Gran Fury
- 1982 Chrysler New Yorker
- 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
- 1983-1989 Plymouth Caravelle Salon (Canada)
- 1984-1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
- 1979-1980 Monteverdi Sierra Convertible
I was at a Chrysler dealership in the early 80's. we all knew those "new" M body cars were really a modified version of Chrysler's F Body which spawned the Aspen/Volare. You could see it in the cowl and front fenders. Chrysler was eager to distance itself from the Aspen/Volare embarassment hence the "brand new" M bodies.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
28/07/2022 10:23 am
Thanks guys. John Q. I really like your builds...you are most talented.
28/07/2022 8:15 pm
John, you do nice work. Love your models.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
