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24/07/2016 7:32 am
An Altaya surprise named Cadillac !
So here she is, finally, after that my hopes were long gone. I had purchased this caddy early April and it got lost in the mail. I was very disappointed especially since this model is extremely limited. So if I am correct It is made by Ixo for Altaya and I seem to have one of the 3 units known so far. The seller had the 3 units and the 2 others were sold to a respectful Cadillac friend from the forum. Because I thought I had lost this model forever and in need of knowledge about it I have sent emails everywhere and received an answer from PremiumX. Good news, this Cadillac Altaya will not stay exclusive, it is supposed to be released by PremiumX in the months to come. The color will be different. But regarding this model, it is describe as a Coupe Deville and it came originally without white walls. Couldn't resist to put some of course!. A "wrong" pale Cadillac decal sits on the rear fender. Should be scripted "calais" or "coupe Deville" to really determine the model... Anyway, not a deal breaker. The overall proportions are great, note the straight body compares to the PremiumX's Fleetwood , and detail is painted but nice. The front and grill are good but not that accurate to the real car. Interior is fully sculpted but painted flat black with no details. It's a real beautiful Cadillac and was worth the bargain ! Should be a hit. Hope you'll enjoy the pics.
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24/07/2016 7:52 am
please do check the license-plates....
24/07/2016 8:17 am
Thank you for posting pics.
And especially for the good news that it will be offered as a PremiumX in future. Maybe they can do better with the markings on the quarter panels and license plates. It would be interesting with the side windows removed but that may not be possible with the way it is made. A white interior and white vinyl roof would look great with the gold body.
24/07/2016 8:31 am
Yes I know...I'll probably put new ones.
24/07/2016 2:29 pm
Well the news that it is to be released. Excellent. When the photos were posted...
I was drooling over the keyboard. I have great memories of a '65 Cadillac coupe from my childhood and would love to have one in my collection. Now it seems that I might get the chance.
Great and thanks for the info, your excellent photos make me want it even more.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
24/07/2016 2:30 pm
oops...double post
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
24/07/2016 3:59 pm
Truly a nice model...
I remember my uncle Ralph (not really my uncle) had a '66 in a pale green turquoise. Loved that big beast! This particular one needs a little black washing to the grill, definitely new plates and the white walls look good.
24/07/2016 5:00 pm
I'd like one, and a little blackwashing and some Micro CrystalCleer will dress up that grille.
25/07/2016 1:54 am
I learned to drive on my mom's 65 coupe deVille so I hope someone does one of those someday.
25/07/2016 1:56 am
I don't understand why they would issue this model with blackwall tires. I never saw a 65/66
Cadillac that didn't have whitewalls.
25/07/2016 2:15 am
This model looked more like a test, with an ultra small target audience... maybe.
But I really do hope that if it really comes out in hundreds of releases, it will have of course the white walls it deserves.
25/07/2016 6:52 am
the front end grille makes plastic what a pity