Are Exoto 1/43 high quality?

Well yes and no... Depends on the model(s), and prices. So if you can post pics of the specific models, and the prices being asked I would be happy to reply.

 

I own heaps of Exoto models- all Ferrari F1 but must admit to them all being 1/18th scale.

Each one is amazing in detail (higher then CMC which is saying something).

Interested to hear about their 1/43rd scale models, to be honest I didn't think they made many in that size.

 

Alberto,

Their 1:43 Ferrari transporter is one of the best pieces they made. In fact, all of their 1:43 transporters were great, really surprisingly good. Excellent detail and accuracy, much more so than any of their very early 1:18 pieces. But later 1:18s are superb. Prices on the 1:43rds are generally on the high end. Exoto has NO dealers since they have the worst business ethics ever. But that aside, prices seem to be all over the place. Value is still pretty good though.

Top price per model should be absolutely no more than about $600 each (so $1,200 for the pair), and less would be better. Now I also just took a quick look on eBay, and found this listing showing these 2 as a set for a lot less....

"Exclusive Set of 2 - Scale 1:43 | Approx. 11 Inches Long Each." With a Buy It Now price of only $890. Now that is a VERY good value!

eBay item number: 275270758441
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275270758441?hash=item40176a7029:g:NfQAAOSw671dBA-Z

 

Was it only transporters they made in 1/43rd scale or cars as well?

And you're right, back 20 years ago my local die cast dealer had a shelf full of Exoto models. Today I don't think I've seen a new one in a store anywhere around the world.

 

They only made transporters in 1:43 scale, no cars at all.

 

Alberto, I'm guessing you purchased that set ($for $890) on eBay? Happy to help when I can. As for the 1:43 cars they show with the transporters... well the majority those are not very good. All the Ferrari's are not good. Spark being the good exception with GT40s to go with the Ford transporters, but Exoto usually shows the cheap IXO pieces with them! The majority of what they show are cheap, mass produced diecast things. Exoto uses various brands, none are very good, and nowhere as good as the transporters. If you want good models that will match in detail, fit & finish....you need hand builts by firms like BBR, or get a pro model builder to build various good kits to your specifications.

 

Some models in their 1/18 Grand Prix series are just permanently listed as coming soon (I'm talking 5 years plus).

If you thought CMC took a while to finally release their 275 GTB/C model, that's nothing compared to Exoto's release times !!

 

I've ordered the 275 from CMC, coming next month.

I have all the Ferrari CMC models and think the details are superb.

I've heard a few negative comments on the quality of the 275 but I'm prepared to give it a go and purchase.

 

Alberto, I am very glad you got those two transporters. It was a good deal. But... as for Exoto and their announced future releases, too much has been written over many years about them and their miserable lack of ethics and piss poor customer service. I know and have personally dealt with the owner there. Horrible is the nicest thing I can say about how he and his company operate. Covid is absolutely NOT the reason for any delays of releases from Exoto. There is so very much to this, and volumes have been written by many over quite a number of years. Many of Exoto's releases have been over 20 years in the making, and still no sign of them!

Regarding CMC, I really am not impressed with their Ferrari 275 GTB/C models. Problems with all versions. I have not ordered any. I'm happier with my static BBR 275 GTB/4 model. I'm sure the CMC models will sell very well, but I also know many collectors who will not buy these. By the way, I consulted with CMC for several years on a number of their models.

 

Alberto, you are very fortunate to have had good dealings with Exoto. You are in the minority. Tony makes up stories, is very dishonest, and blames everyone else...always. I know him well enough (since the late 1980s), and unfortunately he has no clue as to what the words, honesty, responsibility, and good business ethics mean. If you do ever happen to shake hands with him, then you'd better count all your fingers after!

 

Even when the models already exist, Exoto takes forever to release new versions of them! Case in point: I have a friend who is a huge Nigel Mansell fan. For years, Exoto has been advertising an upcoming version of their Williams FW14B with a Mansell driver figure. I want to give this to my friend as a Christmas present but I have been waiting at least 6 years for the release. They already have the car, and they already have the driver figure (admittedly, in a Ferrari suit), so why the delay in putting them together?

 

I think I have been waiting 10 years or more for this model to be released.

Absolutely ridiculous.

https://www.exoto.com/s/1/ProductList.aspx?Language=en&AttributeType=Category&AttributeId=151

 

Gp models are doing a fine job, they are about 230€ each.

 

Sorry Alberto, my mistake, i meant Gp-replicas. They have models from the 50s and 60s...and also 70, 80, 90s, and i think they look very good. If you fail to find them i'll send you some links.

 

Tell us your budget and how many cars, we will give you some options.