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31/07/2026 2:28 pm
This topic was modified 2 months ago by John Bono
John Bono
North Jersey
31/07/2026 7:14 pm
what an extraordinary looking car! Went off straight away in search of a model. There are a few 1/43s available, including this Marklin.
Not moving much but a nice close inspection video. I'm keeping an eye on the Autocult website 'job opportunities' page John!
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Topic starter
31/07/2026 8:13 pm
LOL...Geoff, thanks for the Video and the pic.what an extraordinary looking car! Went off straight away in search of a model. There are a few 1/43s available, including this Marklin.
Not moving much but a nice close inspection video. I'm keeping an eye on the Autocult website 'job opportunities' page John!
John Bono
North Jersey
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01/08/2026 6:48 am
Puts me in mind of an early prototype Mazda Miata. A few similar styling cues. Overall, not a bad looking little machine. Thanks for more car education!
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01/08/2026 7:04 am
Yes, interesting styling and proportions. Very French. A pretty decent commercial success with almost 10,000 sold over 6 years or so. Praised for its handling and "fun factor" although performance was described by some testers as "modest" (0-60 in 15 seconds, top speed 95 mph) and it was relatively expensive.
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It certainly caught the attention of 1:43 model producers. At various times it has been done in open top and/or closed versions by Norev, Solido, Marklin, Ixo and French Dinky No 1403 (and there is an Atlas Editions reproduction of the original Dinky).
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
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Topic starter
01/08/2026 8:23 am
@graeme-ogg, Thanks for the info and the link.
John Bono
North Jersey
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