New 1:43 scale collectible = 1968 Chrysler 300 - available in May

[MOVE N UP]

For just about a year,I have been a consultant for a die-cast collector / retailer and a manufacturer on the development of a very highly detailed 1:43 scale of the 1968 Chrysler 300 coupe. I have supplied information, history, photographs, and specific measurements to them. I have also been afforded the opportunity to critique the cad drawings and the latest prototype to further refine accuracy. The final product should be available sometime in May.
I was VERY excited to find that one of the four colors being offered is DD1 Sky Blue Metallic!!
1968 Chrysler 300 - Maroon

 

[MOVE N UP]

For just about a year,I have been a consultant for a die-cast collector / retailer and a manufacturer on the development of a very highly detailed 1:43 scale of the 1968 Chrysler 300 coupe. I have supplied information, history, photographs, and specific measurements to them. I have also been afforded the opportunity to critique the cad drawings and the latest prototype to further refine accuracy. The final product should be available sometime in May.
I was VERY excited to find that one of the four colors being offered is DD1 Sky Blue Metallic!!
1968 Chrysler 300 - Maroon

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[MOVE N UP]

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The final versions will not have:
Hood ornaments (not correct for 68s)
They will use different shades of the red colors used for interiors and grille bar details
more accurate magnum 500 wheels will be used
The red detail on interior door medallion will be eliminated

 

[MoPar~Man]

Very Nice.

Now get them to do a '67 Monaco.

 

[carguy300]

How awsome is that! I will have to have a burgundy one. Very cool that one in your blue 300 is also a choice! Quite an honor for you to be a part of this creation!

 

[HOT FURY]

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haha I will respond selfishly and say convince them to do a 66 sport fury since they are non existent!lol

 

[SportFury70]

@1968Chryslers @cbarge @WissaMan

 

[garyh]

May I ask where are they made ?

 

[SportFury70]

May I ask where are they made ?

@MOVE N UP would you possibly know this question Gary is asking here? I would assume Mexico or overseas somewhere since it says “maybe subject to tariffs”.

 

[SPF Required]

Wow! This is awesome. I have a dealer promo model, but would love one of these.

Any chance they are making a convertible? Rumor has it you also have an equally impressive convertible in your stable?

Regarding the hood ornament, was that an option in ‘68 instead of standard? My ‘68 convertible nor a friend who has one about 20 miles from me has a hood ornament on our convertibles.

 

[mopar preferred]

May I ask where are they made ?

I can't speak to this particular model, but the vast majority come from China.
edit: Just checked the site, it is GLM branded, so China. I have quite a few 1:43 scale, and find them amazingly detailed.

 

[SPF Required]

I am not a model car guy…. About how big would a 1/43 model of this 300 be? (Lengthwise?)

I think I am envisioning this model to be bigger than it actually is (will be).

 

[Imperialist67]

I'm part of the generation that started with Matchbox, then HotWheels, then Aurora T-Jet slot cars, with MANY Jo-Han, Monogram, AMT/MPC model cars (mostly in 1/24 scale) along the way, then, finally..... onto real cars, but I maintain a soft spot for these. I THINK that between 5-6 inches long would be the approximate size.

This IS a pretty nice model though.

 

[Samplingman]

I am not a model car guy…. About how big would a 1/43 model of this 300 be? (Lengthwise?)

I think I am envisioning this model to be bigger than it actually is (will be).

Here is a 1/43 model of a 1970 Chrysler Hurst, and it measures 5 1/2 inches long.

 

[MOVE N UP]

I can't speak to this particular model, but the vast majority come from China.
edit: Just checked the site, it is GLM branded, so China. I have quite a few 1:43 scale, and find them amazingly detailed.

This correct- the manufacturer is in China

 

[MOVE N UP]

Wow! This is awesome. I have a dealer promo model, but would love one of these.

Any chance they are making a convertible? Rumor has it you also have an equally impressive convertible in your stable?

Regarding the hood ornament, was that an option in ‘68 instead of standard? My ‘68 convertible nor a friend who has one about 20 miles from me has a hood ornament on our convertibles.

Although not even an option in 68 (Naders Raiders safety crusade) many owners like myself have added the 67 hood ornament to their 68s
I have offered to contribute to a convertible project if needed- that would probably depend on the success of the coupe. They have done covertible versions of their other models previously.

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

This is the only Hurst I have now.....and I love it!

 

[mopar preferred]

The Hurst is now available as a a 3D printed 1:25 scale kit.
Assembly required. Now I have to teach myself how to airbrush the paint scheme.

 

[Smokeater9110]

I'd like one of my 1966 Newport. Daphodil yellow (see the image) if possible. Does anyone know of any place to find one? I'd consider most scales