scale Z's now at a premium

[cbuczesk]

I have 3 Franklin Mint cars and a whole bunch of other stuff. Here are pictures of some of the toys...uh...collectibles.

Chuck

[Jeff G 78]

Very cool Chuck. I have a few, but not that many.

[cbuczesk]

Here's a Micro Machines set and a bump-n-go Fairlady 240ZG. I have a bunch of Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other little cars somewhere.

Chuck

[black gold man]

I found this at a GM tech center car show for 10 bucks.

Bburago enters the world of kit

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.artecar24.com/Coleccionismo/Fabricantes/BBurago-y-Tom-Daniel-notas-para-la-historia.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dtom%2Bdaniels%2Bburago%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1013%26bih%3D621%26prmd%3Dimvnso&sa=X&ei=jiMjULGkIMTVyAHU3oDAAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQ7gEwAA

I have z whiz in gray someone was asking 70 bucks on ebay.

Look at this one.

http://www.zcarblog.com/tag/280z/page/2

Edited August 9, 2012 by black gold man

[Diseazd]

I have 3 Franklin Mint cars and a whole bunch of other stuff. Here are pictures of some of the toys...uh...collectibles.

Chuck

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Very cool Chuck.......you're serious about those little guys!

[cbuczesk]

Very cool Chuck.......you're serious about those little guys!

And the big ones... Here are 5 of my 6 Zs. The white Z is #390. The Z that's missing is my first car. It's a 1975 280Z that I bought in 1986.

Chuck

[Diseazd]

Very nice......Let us know if you run at VIR.......would love to meet you.

[Carl Beck]

Strange that his description says it is in white when it is clearly orange - just like mine.

It is a VERY misleading Ad. The First Issue of the Franklin Mint 240Z Model was Orange. I believe they produced 1000 in Orange. They are hard to come by. The Second "Limited" Edition was White and they produced 2500 of them - they came numbered and with White Gloves included. I bought two of them a couple years ago for $65.00 each as they were being cleared out. The Seller has the WHITE one for sale - and they usually don't bring the money that the Orange one will.

What is even harder to find is the Display Case..

Nonetheless - the Franklin Mint Models are very very detailed - where all other die casts are far less accurate. You can read the VIN on the Dash of the Franklin Mint Models. IMHO the original Orange Franklin Mint Models were worth the original $125.00 price if you appreciate fine detail and craftsmanship.

Bill restored the car and sold it - the following owner re-restored it and put a lot more time and money into the restoration. Then it was used as the model - to produce the Franklin Mint die cast.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[cbuczesk]

Very nice......Let us know if you run at VIR.......would love to meet you.

Sounds good! If you or anyone else is interested I'll be racing at Summit Point Sep 1-3. Look for the #0 and #00 white 240Zs near pit entrance. I can probably get 1 or 2 of you in for free as part of my crew but you'll have to let me know in advance.

We're all packed up and headed to Virginia Beach. :-)

Chuck

[cbuczesk]

Very nice......Let us know if you run at VIR.......would love to meet you.

Sounds good! If you or anyone else is interested I'll be racing at Summit Point Sep 1-3. Look for the #0 and #00 white 240Zs near pit entrance. I can probably get 1 or 2 of you in for free as part of my crew but you'll have to let me know in advance.

We're all packed up and headed to Virginia Beach. Everyone have a good weekend! :-)

Chuck

[moonpup]

Completed listings say more........ http://www.ebay.com/csc/Franklin-Mint-Pre1970-/43850/i.html?_nkw=datsun&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc

[hls30.com]

Now the question is was the last purchase a shill, or did someone get caught by the "No Returns" after he figured out his enthusiasm got the best of him with an impulse/convenience buy.