Pontiac? Hong Kong
Pontiac? Hong Kong
Hi,
does anybody know the manufcturer of this model.
Made in Hong Kong. Thanks
Stephan
does anybody know the manufcturer of this model.
Made in Hong Kong. Thanks
Stephan
Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
Sorry, no idea. What does it say on the bottom?
Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
Hi Karl,karl wrote:Sorry, no idea. What does it say on the bottom?
It is not my model that´s why I can´t take better pics of the baseplate.
We have "Made in Hongkong" and it shows a gear with a S in the middle crossed by an arrow.
Stephan
Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
I am sure Ghosty will let us know once he has recovered from his flu.
MOTORMAN
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Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
Hi Guys, yes I can help out a little.
Here is a direct copy by 'TS' of the 24c, Silver Shadow saloon. The 'TS' is made in hard plastic like the 'Crocker' and 'CH' toys. It was marketed in the U.S. on a blister card by 'KRESGE INC' in 1971-72.
Essentially they are direct copies of Matchbox models but as we can see from the Pontiac, 'TS' have decided to make it a convertible. I don't have a listing of what other models were made as these don't turn up that often on the collectors market.
The baseplate does have...MADE IN HONG KONG and the model's catalogue number and the circular TS logo.
GHOSTHUNTER.
Here is a direct copy by 'TS' of the 24c, Silver Shadow saloon. The 'TS' is made in hard plastic like the 'Crocker' and 'CH' toys. It was marketed in the U.S. on a blister card by 'KRESGE INC' in 1971-72.
Essentially they are direct copies of Matchbox models but as we can see from the Pontiac, 'TS' have decided to make it a convertible. I don't have a listing of what other models were made as these don't turn up that often on the collectors market.
The baseplate does have...MADE IN HONG KONG and the model's catalogue number and the circular TS logo.
GHOSTHUNTER.
Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
No I know why Ghosty was this quit the last days.motorman wrote:I am sure Ghosty will let us know once he has recovered from his flu.
Kevin I hope you are well again.
Thanks for the info on the Pontiac and it´s manufacturer.
Do you know what TS does stand for?
If you alllow me I will make a copy of your pic with the two Rolls Royce.
Stephan
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Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
Thank you Stephan, I think I am on the road to recovery, I have started to make myself some food and drink, something I could not do Two Days ago. I do not know what 'TS' stands for or who they were, but very likely just a small distribution company selling cheap novelty toys made for them in Hong Kong.
As both models in my picture are from my collection, I have no problem with you making a copy, be my guest.
Ghosthunter.
As both models in my picture are from my collection, I have no problem with you making a copy, be my guest.
Ghosthunter.
Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
Cant help with the maker, and its hard to recognise from the photo but doesnt look much like a Pontiac, but with that pointed front its more likely a 68ish Chrysler
Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
Thanks to Kevin and ogedei.
Stephan
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Re: Pontiac? Hong Kong
My guess for model is 66 chyrsler 300
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