[Closed] If you could get back any model you sold, traded or just lost, what would it be?

What,s it worth today?

John, That is a good question & a hard question for me only.............

because I sold so many models to buy my 72 Torino and then more models to rebuild the motor, transmission, and other upgrades. It was hard to make the decision to sell that many models in my collection and sometimes I still wonder if it was the smart decision. When I think of all the models I use to have it makes me sad but, then I go drive my Torino and I do not think about it so much. But I do not believe I have reconciled it all yet in my brain. That said one model I wish I still had is a 1947 Hudson Prototype model from Minimarque in 2 tone blue. It was the hardtop model and was an outstanding model. It was just a beautiful model and I wish I still had it. I got a good price for it when I sold it (a little over $300.00)but at that price I would just as soon have kept it and I should have. I miss having it. See it took me all these words just to spit it out LOL. RANDY

When I was building my collection of RAMI models, I bought several small collections to get those that I was missing. I sold the remainder for the low prices that Rami was bringing. Today some of them are far higher, yet others are still about the same. I probably should have held all of them. My white metal models are all still right here.

It had a resin base and the last one I saw went for about $400.

Not really anything..suppose its good in some ways to be a hoarder & not trade/sell with frequency..

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I still think of my MR Ferrari and its fatal crash...

It was in the prime of life.

Ah, my little MR EX 07a, a 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica displayed with opening door, engine and trunk: what a beauty it was! A perfect example of advanced Pininfarina styling. Until one fateful morning when I decided to dust the display models by the door.

I was holding the display case with one hand. The top of the case was loose, the base tipped over...

It took less than one second for it to reach the hardwood floor, roof down...BAM! Little pieces of the hood, door, and engine went in all directions. (I was still finding pieces a month later.)

It was very hard for me to write "destroyed" beside my catalog entry with my proud hand-drawn depiction of the model.

Moral of the story: always hold and handle your model cases with two hands, one on either side.

My CTCS Hudson Boat-tail ....

because the red and black colour scheme was fantastic and the detachable soft top really made the model. I let it go for $750.00 cdn back when the US dollar was also previously near par with the Canadian dollar ... but sometimes I wish I still had it.

Did you ever replace it Scott?

I did note 'with frequency'-you caught me at a very weak moment. That & having 3 other MOC 49 Buicks

Not a car, but Dinky Toys #785 Fire Station

It was complete, boxed, unassembled, and came from the original hobby shop. I traded it in the '70's for items with wheels (about 10 Politoys) but I wish I had that one back now to display with my fire vehicles.

Dillon...Just When I Think I Have A Vast 1:43rd. Collection

I see your endless PICS and I realize just how far I have to go to even be in the same category:) Beautiful Buick!!

Jeff

Thanks, Jeff. My collection is far from vast. Just very focused. And I'm frequently trading cars to

Make my collection even more focused.

I bought a sort of "consolation prize"...

...a non-open version of the Superamerica showcar, also by MR. So I can still show the design evolution of the America/Superamerica line in models.