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30/03/2021 4:30 pm
By TSM (white base), Kyosho, and Matrix (last two pics)
I'm missing a couple of Kyoshos. As nice as the TSMs are, the Kyoshos may have a slightly better shape for most of the chassis (CSX2286, CSX2299, CSX2300, CSX2601 and CSX2602). I think TSM based theirs on CSX2287, the first coupe built at the Shelby works which had a slightly lower roof line than the later Carroziera Gransport cars. See the pages below from Motor Racing Replica News, Vl. 8 from 1996 (and ignore their typo for CSX2299):
The Matrix is the never-raced chassis CSB3054. I haven't been able to pin down two of the Kyoshos to chassis number, but I don't think I have CSX2300 in the mix. The 1964 cars began in Viking Blue, then switched to the deeper Guardsman Blue. I see three shades of blue in the Kyoshos, so I don't know what's happening there.
Interesting side note: the Kyosho No. 21 Japan car is missing some decals on the rear roof pillars. These were a Buddhist symbol which is shaped like a swastika, so Kyosho felt it wise to leave them off.
This topic was modified 5 years ago 3 times by Harv Goranson
30/03/2021 6:11 pm
That's a bunch of Cobras! I have never seen the odd shaped #65 before, was it real? I only know one other person so dedicated to the Cobra Daytona's and I'm sure your collection would please him endlessly 
Joshua J. Shy
30/03/2021 7:56 pm
That last one - It's the Alfa TZ Kamm tail design! 🙄Â
31/03/2021 5:55 pm
OMG Harv!!! Incredible! I love these cars and did most, if not all, of Exoto's 1:18th version in reviews and photos years ago. I even have the model car driven by Dan Gurney hand-signed by him and Carroll Shelby. BUT, this is a more spectacular collection of cars depicting the brand!!Â
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