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25/02/2011 5:09 am
Victory Models - in general, what are they worth in mint condition?
25/02/2011 6:41 am
Depends on the particular model. Buicks are not worth much. Nashes are probably the most valuable...
The other cars fall somewhere in between.
Why do you ask?
25/02/2011 6:49 am
Are you talking about the early 50s British plastic models??...(PIC)
I have a few relatively large plastic (with metal trim)models of Austins, Triumphs, Vauxhalls, Morris etc., made by VICTORY MODELS in Britain, that were considered quite advanced models in their day...probably about 1/18 scale. Oh, yeah, they also made a Conveyancer Fork-lift model.
The company unfortunately used acetate plastic so many of the bodies and windows have warped a bit over the years..much like early promos.
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25/02/2011 7:16 am
Dillon - I see a nice Checker taxi I like but have no idea if the price is right.
25/02/2011 7:31 am
Link / eBay item number / or picture please?
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25/02/2011 7:33 am
Here it is............
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360345650802&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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25/02/2011 7:34 am
No. Diecast by CCC France.
25/02/2011 8:13 am
LaFamilia was a slightly less detailed version of VMs. This one is probably a $125-$150 model.
They can go for more though. Victory Models were very well finished but delicate. Go for it Mark!
25/02/2011 8:51 am
They're actually resin.
25/02/2011 9:07 am
Nash
Don't know the value but I have the LaFamilia 1947 Nash Ambassador Trunk back sedan. A definite keeper. If you find one in good condition go for it,very nice detail. I imagine the Ambassador woodie is the value leader.
25/02/2011 10:10 am
The Checker sold for a very reasonable $82.
25/02/2011 11:41 am
That is an impressive collection Clifford and ....
interesting that the Austin is LHD.
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
26/02/2011 1:31 pm
Great picture of great classics - read about them long ago in Model Collector but never seen any!