hmsports Posted July 12, 2002 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2002 My Wife just got a catalog from a company called Betty's Attic - they sell memorabelia toys. Anyway, right on the cover is an orange 240! Here's the photos and copy from the catalog: Die Cast 1972 Datsun 240z Item No. 25482 Known as the "poor man's Jaguar" for its long, flowing lines, the 240Z, produced by Nissan for the road rally circuit, won its class in Sports Car Club of America competition three years running. Our die cast metal and plastic rendition of this automotive classic features opening hood and detailed engine, opening doors and detailed interior, moving steering wheel and tires and opening rear hatch. Colors may vary, our choice, please. 1:18 scale. 8.75" long. Their web site is: www.bettysattic.com They say the color's vary and are their choice - maybe if a few of us order them and then we can swap to get the color of choice... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsports Posted July 12, 2002 Author Share #2 Posted July 12, 2002 Did a search and found more sites that have them too...diecastmuscle orange, black and silver - has great detailed pictures and only $20!diecastbymail 1:18 scale red/black, black/black and silver/black - $29.95 each.legacydiecast Safari and Monte Carlo Rally 240zhaleymotorsports 1:43 scale silver and yellow $30 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-10406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ManyZs Posted July 12, 2002 Share #3 Posted July 12, 2002 Here's another place to find them. www.diecast18.com/They offer secure online line ordering and nearly every diecast manufacturer as well. You name it, they got it. BTW, if you haven't seen the Kyosho die cast Z cars, take a look, you'll be surprised by the detail work that goes into them. The prices reflect this, but they are the best I've seen yet. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-10408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim@speednation Posted July 15, 2002 Share #4 Posted July 15, 2002 I know where you can a whole bunch of Z car stuff too.http://www.speednation.comandhttp://www.diecastx.comVery cool stuff sold by car guys who have a chassis dyno and own a couple of 280Zs too.Jim Mistick Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-10584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted July 15, 2002 Share #5 Posted July 15, 2002 Get the Kyosho!I have several of these and the Kyosho are by far even better in detail and accuracy than the Franklin Mint one.2¢ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-10587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfarq Posted July 15, 2002 Share #6 Posted July 15, 2002 I was always disapointed in the Franklin Mint models.The kyoshos are exceptional!Well worth their $75-80 price tag. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-10626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Bravo 6 Posted July 24, 2002 Share #7 Posted July 24, 2002 You want diecast models??????????????go to toynutz.com they list more manufacturers than I took the time to read.1 Bravo 6'74 Bronze 260 Z Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-11244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doehring Posted July 24, 2002 Share #8 Posted July 24, 2002 Hi all,the Franklin Mint is 1:24. The 1:18 model shown is by Sun. Compared to the price it is quite nice but the rear section is not in harmony to the original shape. Already the quarter and the rear windows are not correct. The Kyosho models are much better but also much more expensive. They have many variattions but unfortunately not (yet ?) the BRE racer. This is my favorite in 1:43 from Ebbro. Ebbro just published a nice red 280ZX in 1:43, too. If you can get the Revell 1:24 BRE, be happy !Rolf Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-11249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ManyZs Posted July 24, 2002 Share #9 Posted July 24, 2002 I'd gladly pay the price for one in 1:8 scale form Kyosho. With their amount of detailing, it would have to be a terrific model. Wonder if we could gang up on them and twist their arm into building one.:devious: Probably not, but it sure would be nice to see a few cars in a larger scale that would be display case worthy. They all want to build the smaller scales since they are easier and cheaper to produce. I'd prefer to pay a premium price for something larger and with the greatest amount of detail possible. Or am I just being too picky? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-11255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doehring Posted July 24, 2002 Share #10 Posted July 24, 2002 2manyZ,there are 2 plastic model kits from a japanese producer (Fujimi ???) 1n 1:12, very,very much detailed and big fun to build,a 240 Z in the Safari Rallye version (Hermann/Schuller) and aZG. Rolf Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-11258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ManyZs Posted July 24, 2002 Share #11 Posted July 24, 2002 Thanks, but I was hoping for a die cast model. My days of having the time and patience to build plastic models are long since past. Or perhaps I'm just getting lazy as I get older.:cross-eye I know Tamiya used to make some really beautiful model kits, haven't seen one in years. Seems that a lot of hobby stores don't carry plastic models since most people would rather play with train sets, and R/C cars and such. If I'm going to spend that much time building something, I better get my butt out in the garage and work on the real thing.:tapemouth Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-11260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsports Posted July 24, 2002 Author Share #12 Posted July 24, 2002 That's what I was going to say...I'm working on a really detailed 1:1 model right now :classic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/2238-die-cast-240z-cars-118-scale-875-long/#findComment-11264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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