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Matrix announces some new models for Q4

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Randy Rusk
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So Matrix isn't shy about posting early prototypes of some of their upcoming models, even if they have a few "not quite finished" flaws. However, in this latest batch, I'm pretty sure these are digital prototypes. They seem far too exact to be actual 1:43 models. Another giveaway is that the ones offered in different colors are positioned exactly the same. So with that caveat, here are the newest announcements...

1976 Cadillac Seville in grey, red, or gold

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Next, a 1980 Jeep Cherokee Chief

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Then, we have an Aston Martin DBS Banham convertible in silver gold, silver green, or blue metallic

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How about this 1974-75 Jaguar XJ-C Avon Stevens convertible in fern grey, yellow gold, or red

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Tempted by this 1935 Mercedes Benz 500K Spezial Stromlinienwagen in maroon?

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Does your heart start racing for this 1967 Porsche 911 #59 Sebring 4H Class winner?

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Or do you prefer this 1969 Porsche 911 #59 BridgeHampton Class winner?

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Thanks for photos. Nice variety, something for almost everyone.


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The Aston Martin and the Mercedes look interesting.



   
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@gdh Yes those two have my interest as well.



   
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David Green
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As expected likely, I would like to add the Jaguar Avon.



   
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John Sharisky
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Dave Gilbert at ToyCarGeek has photos of later prototypes of the Seville on his site. I think they look great. I pre-ordered the Silver version. I've been crazy about the first generation Seville ever since I bought this issue of Motor Trend as a fourteen year old.

 

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...nice to see that Seville.    👍 



   
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@chris   The proportions seem off, though.



   
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@gdh Hmmm.....  looks alright to me (I know the side trim is too thick ), but let's compare, shall we?    🤔 🤔 🤔

 

Sev 4

Perhaps the roof/windows are too short.....     What do you see?   

 



   
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I'm looking forward to this one since the second generation Seville has had such great representation in all scales.

Dave Gilbert at ToyCarGeek does have better pictures, but they look like re-colors of the 1/18 version Cult Scale Models issued. The tell is the odd shape of the chrome rocker molding behind the front wheel. It should have been linear without any curvature.

When I click on Randy's photo's they show Chevy logo's on the hubcaps and a Caprice nameplate 😲. Almost a homage to it's often maligned Nova roots 😆.

 

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l.m.delage
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Absolutely love the Stromlinienwagen. I'll bet when that hits the market it'll be close to $200.



   
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@chris   Roof is too short, center pillar is angled too sharply, rear pillar should set down on the body, not curved as they have shown, side chrome and rocker panels are too pronounced, front bumper rubber insert in chrome is too thick, tailpipe location is wrong (on the 1:1 the tp is located approx six inches inside of the fender), wheel cover center needs to be larger, and the hood badge needs to go on a diet.  

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@gdh I see all that you mentioned (of course that hood ornament is 1/32 scale ) except for the C-pillar; it "sets down on the body"  correctly.   That "curved"  section appears to be more of a flat line that angles back - as it should.

No doubt, these are prototype pics..... it's unlikely final production models will have huge tailpipes and Chevrolet "bow ties"  on the wheelcovers - notice those on the red & sliver models?  🤔 🤔       Stay tuned.......    🙄 🙄 🙄 

There's always NEO's Seville....  with its photo-etched but "different"  wire wheels and "Ford LTD-ish"  grill. 

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@chris   We'll have to agree to disagree re the center pillar and the way in which the rear section of the roof ties into the body.

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Really great-looking replicas shown here ! My Dad and our family had deep-blue 1st gen 1976 Cadillac Seville. I recall it had a 350 cid fuel injected V-8 engine under the hood.



   
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