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27/10/2011 11:26 pm
(PICS) Speaking of Toronados RE: Post #12892.1.1.1…
Shown here is the only 1:43 Olds Toronado professionally customized as the Mannix car. This one-of-a-kind model was produced by Claude Thibivilliers in 1969 at home, for his pleasure. During this time, he was working as a modelman for Dinky Toys. Ten years later, Elegance was born. Looks pretty good for a 42 year old model!
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Hope you enjoy these photos!
28/10/2011 1:22 am
some photos and background
stunt double: 
and http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertberkowitzrsbimageworks/3981065726/in/set-72157622390523895
28/10/2011 11:13 am
An exceptionally cool car and a great 1/43 model of it. Thanks !
28/10/2011 12:08 pm
Hmm...I wonder if he started off with either the Solido or the Tekno?
The doors have an openable look.
28/10/2011 2:00 pm
I do not think it is the Tekno - door handle too square, cutout corner on top left door
28/10/2011 4:46 pm
That's a beaut, Lloyd! How's Claude's early paintwork?
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28/10/2011 7:05 pm
Just like the later paintwork.
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28/10/2011 9:53 pm
Correct, Solido. The doors open.
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28/10/2011 10:18 pm
PIC Open doors.
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29/10/2011 12:46 am
The doors open on the Tekno model as well.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
29/10/2011 12:47 am
An impressive conversion.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
29/10/2011 11:18 pm
Looking at others in the Mannix link, who's for a model of the Limo?