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RE: 1:18th Die-Cast Spitfire

To: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: RE: 1:18th Die-Cast Spitfire
From: "Bayrock, Michael" <michael_bayrock@bctransit.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 11:15:07 -0800
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Curry [SMTP:spitlist@gte.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 10:19 AM
> To:   Kevin B. Rhodes
> Cc:   spitfires@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject:      Re: 1:18th Die-Cast Spitfire
> 
> Kevin,
> You might call EWA at 1-800-392-4454.  They seem to have a large
> assortment of various die-cast models available, in addition to books,
> videos and other car related merchandise. 
> 
> Dave Eaton gave me a copy of their catalog and it's quite complete.
> 
> (Thanks Dave)
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
> 
> Kevin B. Rhodes wrote:
> > 
> > Where did you get it??? Sounds like a near perfect match for
> Freddy's
> > specification! I would love to have one to add to my collection of
> > miniatures! I need to get some sort of case for all of these - they
> have
> > taken over the fireplace amntle and bookshelves in my living room.
> > 
> > Currently:
> > In 1:18
> > 5 Citroen 2CV
> > Citroen DS-19
> > Renault 4CV
> > 6 VW Beetles
> > VW Microbus
> > Jaguar MK II
> > VW Karmann Ghia
> > Sundry Porsche and Ferrari models
> > Several American Muscle cars
> > 1:43 Spitfire
> > 
> > I really want the 1:18 TR6 and TR3's but have not found them cheaply
> enough
> > yet.
> > 
> > Kevin Rhodes
> > Freddy the Spitfire
> > 
> > At 09:04 AM 11/25/98 -0800, Barry Schwartz wrote:
> > >>Also, a German company called CHRONO is scheduled to release a
> diecast
> > >>Spitfire MkIV in the same scale. Anyone seen this one yet?
> > >************************************
> > >Yes, actually I have one of the 1:18 scale Spitfires.  I plan on
> getting
> > >another and transplanting a "Model" V6 and painting it my car
> color.  Yeah,
> > >I know, I'm a nut.  It's an interesting mix of years, though.
> Kinda like
> > >my project 70 Spitfire.  Its a USA left hand drive model MKIV, MKIV
> wheels,
> > >bumper overrides, but with what appears to be a UK spec 1500 with
> twin SU's
> > >and no side marker body lamps.  Seats without headrests, UK spec?
> 1500
> > >turn/park style lamps probably a few other oddities that I cant'
> recall at
> > >the moment.  (I don't have the model in front of me).  Its rather
> well done
> > >though, right down to the backbone frame, hinging front bonnet, and
> exhaust
> > >system.
> > >
> > >Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
> > >
> > >72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> > >70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> > >70 Spitfire
> 
> -- 
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>   -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> 

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