1965 convertible die cast

[detmatt]

I picked these up at an estate sale yesterday. 67 cars in 2 display cases with a few Mopar gems including 2 of the same Imps complete with golf clubs and long rams under the hood.

 

[Samplingman]

Wow that’s a great score! Looks like the blue one is a Chrysler Ghia. Who makes the imp?

 

[detmatt]

Wow that’s a great score! Looks like the blue one is a Chrysler Ghia. Who makes the imp?

Corgi. In fact all the ones pictured are Corgi.

 

[mrfury68]

What scale are they? That is quite a find. I use a lot of 1/64 scale on my HO scale train & slot car layout I set up around the holidays. I know HO is 1/87 but most of my vehicles are 1/64 so one really doesn't notice.

 

[detmatt]

1/43 scale like a matchbox. After further research it look to be missing the driver and passenger. You’ll also notice the seats fold forward too.

 

[ayilar]

What scale are they? That is quite a find. I use a lot of 1/64 scale on my HO scale train & slot car layout I set up around the holidays. I know HO is 1/87 but most of my vehicles are 1/64 so one really doesn't notice.

I have been able to find a lot of period-correct vehicles in the 1:1/87 scale that is correct for HO. eBay is a good source -- I have bought quite a few from Europe.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

I have been able to find a lot of period-correct vehicles in the 1:1/87 scale that is correct for HO. eBay is a good source -- I have bought quite a few from Europe.

oxford Diecast, a relatively new manufacturer, makes several nice 1/87 scale Mopars. My favorites are the 68 Charger and 57 Dodge Sweptside pickup, but they have a few others, including some new releases due out this summer.

1:87 Scale Model Cars – Diecast 1:87 Scale Models

Oxford Diecast sells beautiful 1:87 Scale Model Cars. If you are looking for diecast 1:87 scale models, you have come to the right place.

www.oxforddiecast.co.uk

I have enough 1/87 scale Mopars to fill a dealership lot.

Then again, I also have enough 1/18 scale diecasts to fill a dealership lot.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

I picked these up at an estate sale yesterday. 67 cars in 2 display cases with a few Mopar gems including 2 of the same Imps complete with golf clubs and long rams under the hood.
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Nice collection of Corgis and Dinky cars. When I was a kid, I had the red Corgi Imperial, the yellow Dinky Rambler wagon, the Dinky 58 Plymouth sedan, and the Dinky 63 Plymouth Fury convertible. But the Dinky Plymouths I had were blue.

 

[mrfury68]

The town in my layout kind of resembles Carlisle the middle of July

 

[Jim 68cuda]

The town in my layout kind of resembles Carlisle the middle of July

Sometimes, mine does too.

 

[mr. fix it]

That's just one crazy setup Matt.
It's pretty awesome

 

[Gregg Benedict]

oxford Diecast, a relatively new manufacturer, makes several nice 1/87 scale Mopars. My favorites are the 68 Charger and 57 Dodge Sweptside pickup, but they have a few others, including some new releases due out this summer.

http://[URL][URL]https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/collections/1-87

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I have enough 1/87 scale Mopars to fill a dealership lot.
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Then again, I also have enough 1/18 scale diecasts to fill a dealership lot.

You HO-Scalers are lucky in that you have all those models available. I'm an N-Scaler and I have always wished I could make a train of open auto-racks full of new Chryslers...

 

[LocuMob]

My dad has HO stuff, never did a proper layout. But I played with those auto transport models, pretty sure I broke one of them.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

You HO-Scalers are lucky in that you have all those models available. I'm an N-Scaler and I have always wished I could make a train of open auto-racks full of new Chryslers...

You can load up an N scale train full of Mopar laden open auto racks. But it might require some deep pockets and a little skill at sanding and painting. 3D printed models available through Shapeways is your answer. Do searches for Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge while search the site for N scale vehicles. Here are a few of the N scale C body choices. There are of course, A, B, E, F, and J body as well as Dodge trucks available 3D printed in N scale as well.

Vehicles - Shapeways Miniatures

Shop for Vehicles in the Shapeways 3D printing marketplace. Find unique gifts and other personal designs in Shapeways Miniatures.

www.shapeways.com

 

[ayilar]

In HO, how could you say no to this VW?

 

[LocuMob]

Nein.

 

[Gregg Benedict]

You can load up an N scale train full of Mopar laden open auto racks. But it might require some deep pockets and a little skill at sanding and painting. 3D printed models available through Shapeways is your answer. Do searches for Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge while search the site for N scale vehicles. Here are a few of the N scale C body choices. There are of course, A, B, E, F, and J body as well as Dodge trucks available 3D printed in N scale as well.

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I had seen these in Shapeways, but it is not practical or affordable. I'm also not a big fan of the FUD material they use to make these. There is a lot of work and prepping and painting necessary to make these presentable. And, I would need about 225 of these kits to make my loaded train... at $22 apiece, I would cost me about $5000 !

 

[Jim 68cuda]

I had seen these in Shapeways, but it is not practical or affordable. I'm also not a big fan of the FUD material they use to make these. There is a lot of work and prepping and painting necessary to make these presentable. And, I would need about 225 of these kits to make my loaded train... at $22 apiece, I would cost me about $5000 !

That's just pocket change for someone with an Imperial. LOL

 

[detmatt]

That's just pocket change for someone with an Imperial. LOL

I strongly disagree!