Interview to All Collectors 2005 (Part 2)

1 How long have you been collecting models?
About 23 years

2 How did you get started and what age then?
My aunt bought me a 1/24 250 Testa Rossa for Christmas at age 9

3 what was your the first model you got and the latest?
1/24 Bburrago 250 Testa Rossa - Minichamps 333SP Momo #30 1:43

4 what is your favorite model in your collection and why?
BBR 1964 330 GT 2+2 (4 headlight) Silver/black - two of my very good friends purchased this model for me two years ago as a christmas present.

5 how many 1:18 you have currently?
5 or 6 - I mainly collect 1:43 where I am at about 130+ and I have countless 1:64s as well.

6 how much is the most you've paid for a model?
$130 BBR 1947 Ferrari 125S

7 most desirable model you still don't have?
1:43 Record 330 GT 2+2 (4headlight)

8 what is your rarest, hardest to find or most valuable model?
I have no idea, I just buy them and love them, never pay much attention to what they are worth. I would guess the rarest model I have is a 1:43 handpainted figure of Enzo.

9 what 1:1 scale cars you have and drive ?
1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi (s/n 41027)

 

Yes indeed it is a very nice colour - to be honest I dont know the name of that particular colour, not even in Norwegian

I DO however hope I'll find it on the bay someday.

 

@Scott85

Very nice collection you got there, those Police cars are just AWSOME!!!
Love the F50 and the Murcielago

 

1 How long have you been collecting models?
Alfa Romeo's for about 10 years. Now Ferrari models since about 2 years.

2 How did you get started and what age then?
Bought 2 BBR 360 N/GT on eBay at age of 32.

3 what was your the first model you got and the latest?
1/43 BBR 360 N/GT.

4 what is your favorite model in your collection and why?
1/43 BBR F40.

5 how many 1:18 you have currently?
None....don't like 1/18.

6 how much is the most you've paid for a model?
$200.

7 most desirable model you still don't have?
1/43 BBR 288GTO.

8 what is your rarest, hardest to find or most valuable model?
1/43 FDS built kit 308gt4 Le Mans.

9 what 1:1 scale cars you have and drive?
1982 Mondial 8.

 

That's a strong statement. Care to elaborate?

Personally I'd collect 1/43 only if I had the choice to start all over again. For space reasons and because there are more to choose from. But not looks wise.

 

I know this was not directed at me, but I personally (generally) do not like 1:18 models either. The quality of most 1:18s are more "toy" quality in my opinion. You have to spend way more for quality 1:18s (exoto, now BBR) and they take up too much room. I am amazed at the details achieved by the good 1:43 model builders. The variety of not only different Ferrari models, but also the variety of manufacturers is very extensive for 1:43. 1:18 have come along way in the past 10 years or so, but still the details (especially the chrome) looks very fake. 1:43 photo etched parts look great and much more impressive, in my opinion. I also am not as talented as some on the board that can modify 1:18 to suit them. My collection would be very lacking without the Le Mans winning 550 GTS, my 1964 330 GT 2+2 (4HL), Le Mans winning 250LM, 1947 125S, and the 1959 F1 Transport and 1:18 just does not have those available. Plus I would need a much larger home to house my collection if it were 1:18s.

 

I think this is a good spot to discuss this topic as it probably also helps the person doing the study get different view points.

I basically agree with all you said. The reason I collect 1/18 is that a) I already started in that size b) it is big enough for me to modify and c) they look great on the shelf from a distance.

It was very impressive for me to see all the Ferrari F1 cars in 1/43 at the Galleria in Maranello. You couldn't get even close to that level of completion in 1/18 scale. And if you did, you'd need a gym to display them.


On a side note: 1/32 is becoming an increasingly popular scale thanks to the revival of slot cars. And today's slot cars have a lot more details than those from the sixties.

 

Speeking of improvement in specific scales, Have you seen the 1:64 issues from Kyosho? They are taking the "hotwheels" size to a whole new level... I will post some pictures when I find time to take them.

Terry

 

I've made the change from 1:43 to 1:18 because in recent years the level of detail and quality of 1:18 models has gone up considerably and for a price comparable to and more often lower than the better 1:43 models. With 1:43 I always find something to moan about, especially the stance of the car. Downside ofcourse is the space you need for 1:18 but I'm not into quantity. I hope the number of different models in 1:18 will grow because right now there's not a lot to choose and my main interest lies in sports prototypes. There aren't many in 1:18 right now.

Ciao, Peter

 

1 How long have you been collecting models?
25 years
2 How did you get started and what age then?
My Grandad bought me a Bburago 1/18 F40
3 what was your the first model you got and the latest?
see above for first, latest is a GMP 1/12 Ford GT40 Gulf colours
4 what is your favorite model in your collection and why?
Either the above GT40 or any of my 1/12 collection
5 how many 1:18 you have currently?
102
6 how much is the most you've paid for a model?
$505
7 most desirable model you still don't have?
All the colours of the Mclaren F1 1/12, wouldnt mind a BBR 1/18 Enzo....
8 what is your rarest, hardest to find or most valuable model?
must be the GT40
9 what 1:1 scale cars you have and drive?
BMW M3
pictures and comments about your collection will be appreciated and welcome.
thanks

 

You have to build those yourself.

 

Hi Andreas,

Sorry, but I just don't like the most 1/18. That's the size I played with as a child. Most 1/18 still look like "toys" (ofcourse some exceptions like 1/18 BBR Enzo). I am into 1/43 with most interest for the BBR/MR/Brianza kind of models.
Not the Best/Bang/Top model stuff.
Also quantity is not important but quality.
I prefer to buy 1 nice BBR model above 5 or 6 Best/Bang or Top models.

Just my 0,02ct.

 

1 How long have you been collecting models?
Since 1989

2 How did you get started and what age then?
got a red Bburago F40 as a gift at the age of 12, cherised it, a real garage queen LOL

3 what was your the first model you got and the latest?
first a red Bburago F40, latest a red Kyosho 308 GTB

4 what is your favorite model in your collection and why?
my argento F355 Spider with tan interior and my yellow F355 GTS with challenge seats... just because I like the F355 so much

5 how many 1:18 you have currently?
just 23 1/18's

6 how much is the most you've paid for a model?
only about 65 euro's

7 most desirable model you still don't have?
1/18 F355 Spider or GTS in black or azzuro (Paul, do you still think you can arange one?) and a 1/18 F430

8 what is your rarest, hardest to find or most valuable model?
don't have really rare models

9 what 1:1 scale cars you have and drive?
2003 Alfa Romeo 156SW

 

I'll try to pull some strings buddy
The F430, hmmm dont know when it's gonna be realesed hopefully soon.

 

1 How long have you been collecting models? 7 years
2 How did you get started and what age then? 28 years old, saw my first BBR 1/43 and was in awe at the detail and exclusivity of those models (as well as shocked by the price!)
3 what was your the first model you got and the latest? first was a 1/43 BBR 275GTB, latest is a 1/43 BBR Enzo
4 what is your favorite model in your collection and why? 1/14 scale Brianza Dino as that was the most beautiful Ferrari ever made and the model captures the beauty so well
5 how many 1:18 you have currently? 15 or 20 ... dont really like them unless Autoart for Porsches...
6 how much is the most you've paid for a model? USD3,000 on a 1/43 250 SWB made specially for me by Jacques Brauer and USD3,300 on a 1/43 288 GTO made by the same man.
7 most desirable model you still don't have? 1/43 Daytone by Jacques Brauer
8 what is your rarest, hardest to find or most valuable model? 1/43 288GTO by Jacques Brauer- it is a one off.
9 what 1:1 scale cars you have and drive? 1992 Ferrari 348TS and 2003 Volvo XC90 T6
pictures and comments about your collection will be appreciated and welcome. Just trying to figure out how to post pictures then will.

 

1 How long have you been collecting models? 22 years

2 How did you get started and what age then? Saw one I liked at the age of 8

3 what was your the first model you got and the latest? 911 turbo. Latest, 1/12th Kyosho F40

4 what is your favorite model in your collection and why? 1/12th Kyosho F40! Do you really need to ask ;o)

5 how many 1:18 you have currently? 40

6 how much is the most you've paid for a model? £150 (Kyosho F40)

7 most desirable model you still don't have? 1/12th Enzo

8 what is your rarest, hardest to find or most valuable model? Original Maisto McLaren F1 beofre the copyright argument. Or an original red UT 355

9 what 1:1 scale cars you have and drive? VW Vento(Jetta in the US) VR6 and a MK1 Golf (Rabbit) GT1 race/track car.

 

1 How long have you been collecting models? Since 1991 with the dinky hotwheels and match box cars, 1:18 for a year

2 How did you get started and what age then? my parents bought me the Hot Wheels Ferrari test track in 1995. It was my favourite, so I was 4 years then
3 what was your the first model you got and the latest? in 1:64 scale the first model I got was a Ferrari 355 Berlinatta (hot wheels), in 1:18 I have a 1967 Mustang, 1998 Lamborghini countach, and few motor cycles and such

4 what is your favorite model in your collection and why? My favourite model? I would have to say I like the Enzo Ferrari, its a dinky hotwheels one sure, and the tire size doesnt look right on it but I love the car

5 how many 1:18 you have currently? three

6 how much is the most you've paid for a model? $2 maybe, thats the beauty of garadge sales

7 most desirable model you still don't have? Merci Roadster, Ferrari 360, 612, Mb - Mclearen SLR, Zonda

8 what is your rarest, hardest to find or most valuable model? none are rare, none are hard to find, none are that valuable

9 what 1:1 scale cars you have and drive? I dont have a car yet im only 13, though I would like to get Subaru WRX STI



here are some pics, all of my models are played with.

 

1. since 1988
2. F40 by bburago was the strart at 21 years old
3. first F40 by bburago, latest Brianze 1/14 275gtb
4. 1/12 P4 by PMW (see threat very rare models)
5. 0
6. 1000 dollars
7. any Patrice de Conto 1/8 (www.minidelta.be)
8. see question nr.4
9. opel corsa, seat leon

When you are collecting for this long, preferences tend to change,
(pics are reposts)
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this is highly interesting. I thought, that people, who purchase such expensive Ferrari modelcars at least own one REAL thing.

Best Regards from Germany

Martin

 

Collecting models and owning cars are totally different things.
My interest for ferrari is about styling, history, and the creation of the myth.
I don't own a 1/1 car, and wil never buy one either.
The cars I am interested in are in a pricerange I can never afford. (and I am running a succesfull business).

1. For me a ferrari is not about making a statement. Nore in fashion or
success.
2. I don't own any clothes, shoes, or things that show the logo.
3. A newer ferrari just doesn't interest me enough.
(it's a car from a modern factory, like any other......)
4. I don't show my models round. (only friends and family know)
5. F1 doesn't interest me (0 models in my collection)
6. Its not what you own, its what you enjoy that counts.

I don't care about my personal cars.
They are just to move me from one place to another. They are hosed off, a few times a year, but thats it, i dislike polishing a car!
Other than that I live and work by the North Sea, cars don't last long out here, with sand and seawater.

Collecting is making choices.
1. Yes, I collect expensive models.
2. They are extremely rare and therefore keep there value.
3. I have small collection. (I display them all in a nice way)
4. As stated I only buy a few models a year
5. The current collection took me 19 years.
6. Any serious hobby is expensive. (and I don't smoke or drink alcohol).
7. No I am not boring
8. There is allways something new to want..........
9. Its about making choices.
10. I don't want to own the models everybody can buy around the corner.

Anybody that buys 30 to 40 hotwheels a year can choose to buy just 1 Brianza or 4 bbr's and that saves a lot of space.

These are personal opinions, I am not telling anybody what to do or collect,
but its how I like it.
(a few models of my collection are posted in the thread, very rare models)

 

1 How long have you been collecting models? - Around 16 Years

2 How did you get started and what age then? - When I was 3/4 I got my first Ferrari model, and it was a 250 TR from Bburago. It was a gift from my uncle who visited Holland from Australia

3 what was your the first model you got and the latest? First: 250 TR and the latest the 612 Scaglietti China Tour (today)

4 what is your favorite model in your collection and why? My favourite is my Tamiya Enzo Nero Black. Because the detail is perfect and I love the color and the size

5 how many 1:18 you have currently? Around 75 (I got almost all scales)

6 how much is the most you've paid for a model? In Aus $800

7 most desirable model you still don't have? The CMC 500 F2

8 what is your rarest, hardest to find or most valuable model? The 250 GTO of David Piper from Azur Models. See for pictures the topic Very rare models post nr. 237. And my UT
355's. These are the Berlinetta (Red), GTS (Yellow) and Spider (Yellow).

9 what 1:1 scale cars you have and drive? I drive a BMW 3 series

 

no need to justify anything. Like said; I just found it interesting.

Best Regards from Germany

Martin

 

1.HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN COLLECTING? On and off all my life.
2.HOW DID YOU GET STARTED AND WHAT AGE THEN? When I was very little one night my dad came home drunk and brought me a 1:64 Polistil ferrari 312T (Lauda). He then told me about him and the greatest name in F1.I remember it like it was yesterday.I am hooked ever since.
3.WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST MODEL YOU GOT AND THE LATEST? Well the latest I think was the Exoto 500F2
4.wHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MODEL IN YOUR COLLECTION AND WHY? It would have to be the Exoto 312T4 with Gilles Villeneuve holding the umbrella, because it represents such an iconic immage of the bravest driver ever.
5.HOW MANY 1:18 YOU HAVE CURRENTLY? Over 200 + lots of other scales.
6.HOW MUCH IS THE MOST YOU'VE PAID FOR A MODEL?$600 (I think)
7.MOST DESIREBLE MODEL YOU STILL DON'T HAVE? HW 2003 michael schumacher "6 time world champion" chrome car.
8.WHAT IS YOUR RAREST, HARDEST TO FIND OR MOST VALUABLE MODEL YOU OWN? Pocher 1:8 F-40 , black with gold wheels. It was a gift from my uncle and it was brand new mint in its box. I have spent countless hours putting it together and super-detailing it and I'm still not done.Only 1000 made
9.WHAT 1:1 CARS YOU HAVE AND DRIVE? Subaru legacy 2.5 gt