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Topic starter
09/09/2025 11:20 am
These days it's hard to avoid the feeling that if you spot a model that you find appealing, it might just break the bank. My recent investigations into possibly finding a GLM '68 Chrysler 300 at an acceptable price only enhanced that sinking feeling.
But earlier today I wandered into a local charity shop (thrift shop) looking for some "early reading" books for my granddaughter, and on a shelf filled with wooden toys and plastic dinosaurs I spotted this "orphan" - a Peugeot 206 cabrio by Maisto. 1:43 or thereabouts.
I pretty much gave up on buying new models of French cars years ago, so this was a bit of a one-off. There's nothing exceptional about it, I just thought it was pretty. I might have a struggle finding a space for it on my "French" shelves, but it just gave me one of those moments of child-like pleasure at finding something unexpected - and it cost me all of £1.50. Quite made my day.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
09/09/2025 11:22 am
How cool! That little Peugeot 206 is sharp looking - in its cabrio configuration and remarkable color!
09/09/2025 12:03 pm
I believe many of us act similarly. Either the price is too good to pass up (whether we need it or not ) or there's just something "about it." Congrats Graeme, but the real question is: Did you get a few books for your granddaughter or, in your excitement, did you forget about her? 😀 😀
Topic starter
09/09/2025 12:12 pm
Books? BOOKS? What on earth are you talking about, man? Oh . . . oh damn! Yes. Another trip to the charity shop in the morning, I guess. Might pick up one or two plastic dinosaurs while I'm about it.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
09/09/2025 7:37 pm
Graeme, email me at kuvakas@gmail.com. I may be able to help with the 300.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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09/09/2025 9:00 pm
These days it's hard to avoid the feeling that if you spot a model that you find appealing, it might just break the bank. My recent investigations into possibly finding a GLM '68 Chrysler 300 at an acceptable price only enhanced that sinking feeling.
But earlier today I wandered into a local charity shop (thrift shop) looking for some "early reading" books for my granddaughter, and on a shelf filled with wooden toys and plastic dinosaurs I spotted this "orphan" - a Peugeot 206 cabrio by Maisto. 1:43 or thereabouts.
I pretty much gave up on buying new models of French cars years ago, so this was a bit of a one-off. There's nothing exceptional about it, I just thought it was pretty. I might have a struggle finding a space for it on my "French" shelves, but it just gave me one of those moments of child-like pleasure at finding something unexpected - and it cost me all of £1.50. Quite made my day.
I love when the unexpected happens when it pertains to our little cars !
Steve
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