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Re: DY-11, 1948 TUCKER TORPEDO.
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:14 pm
by bobneumann
GHOSTHUNTER wrote:DY-11, 1948 TUCKER TORPEDO.jpg
1989, made in Macau.
Can someone tell me the history of the Tucker in non-metallic Red? I found one in a collection that I am sorting and I thought that it was a recognized production variation but someone mentioned to me a club event that we held this past weekend that it really was a pre-production color trial that was accidentally released to the shops.
Thanks,
Bob
Re: THE DINKY COLLECTION
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:04 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Yes Bob, according to the article in MICA VOLUME 12 NO.2, July - August 1996, the non metallic red model is an unreleased version.
Ghosthunter.
Re: THE DINKY COLLECTION
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:20 am
by bobneumann
Thanks, I guess I need to check the model closer for casting differences.
Re: THE DINKY COLLECTION
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:55 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
If you do find distinct casting differences compared to a metallic red model then it can be classed as a model with preproduction status. If not, then it merely becomes a 'Colour Trial' model, but still nice to have.
Ghosthunter.
Re: DY-06, 1951 VW BEETLE.
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:20 pm
by matchboxmarcel
GHOSTHUNTER wrote:DY-06, 1951 VW BEETLE.jpg
1988, made in Macau.
a super picture of 1 of the most lovely models in this range Kevin.
marcel
Re: THE DINKY COLLECTION
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:27 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Thank you Marcel.
Ghosty.