The Saint
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Post by The Saint on Mar 4, 2016 17:52:31 GMT
That is a great looking Scalextric Italian Job Mini set Sam Thanks for posting those Youtube videos too The Saint
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Post by Steve Austin on Jan 10, 2024 22:00:55 GMT
I wonder how much these would cost in real life. Not sure why the RS 500 Cosworth Sierra was not included. Nice set though, no matter if you're a VW or BMW or Vauxhall guy, I don't think anyone can resist a "fast Ford"
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Post by D.C. Burtonshaw on Jan 11, 2024 19:10:08 GMT
Thanks Steve, yep Corgi have produced some very nice mini replicas lately of Fords and other makes, and some of these multi car sets are particularly nice. Not bought that one myself as I've got plenty of model Ford Escorts already of the same castings but different colours.
Fords are always being brought out in the Vanguards range as they sell well due to Fords popularity. Although on model car groups this causes a bit of angst among non-Ford car fans, but the interest in BL/Rover, Vauxhalls etc is relatively low and they don't sell so many models. After spending money on the tooling, the maker needs to get back the investment in sales. But the castings and accuracy of capturing the real cars shape are mostly very well replicated by Corgi, with maybe the odd dud.
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