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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by SrfCity, Oct 6, 2005.

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  1. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    Nov 1, 2003
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    #1 SrfCity, Oct 6, 2005
    "If you have ever collected a 1:18-scale car, you've got Bburago to thank—and probably have one or two in your collection. Recently, however, the company announced that its assets will be auctioned toward the end of this month, and the brand's fate will lie in the hands of new owners by the end of November.

    The first tentative steps by American-based companies were taken in the late 1980s-early 1990s, but Bburago, with its crazy double-B moniker and comprehensive range of exotic sports machinery, focusing heavily, but not exclusively, on Ferrari, paved the way for far greater things."

    http://www.hemmings.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/email.newsletter2/volume/+1/issue/17/id/210/emlid/146326/#210
     
  2. TexasMike

    TexasMike F1 World Champ

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    #2 TexasMike, Oct 6, 2005
    Interesting...My 1:18 F50 is a Bburago.
     
  3. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #3 SSNISTR, Oct 6, 2005
    I've got a Bburago 456GT.
     
  4. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 darth550, Oct 6, 2005
    This is all Carbon's fault! As soon as he stopped collecting, their revenues went to ****!

    Nice Job!
     
  5. WarrenF355

    WarrenF355 Formula 3

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    #5 WarrenF355, Oct 6, 2005
    bburago's are always the nicest models, got an f50, f40, 355, EB110, XJ220--- all phenomenal detail for the $20 paid for them... it's truly a shame to see them go!

    anyone know who the new owner is? I hope its not hotwheels.......
     
  6. notoboy

    notoboy F1 Rookie

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    #6 notoboy, Oct 6, 2005
    I am heartbroken - I have a big collection of Bburago Ferraris and other models, and I have always found them to be some of the best :(
     
  7. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #7 SSNISTR, Oct 6, 2005

    You sure your looking at Bburagos?
     
  8. Anteriore

    Anteriore Formula Junior

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    #8 Anteriore, Oct 6, 2005
    LOL
     
  9. FFOUR

    FFOUR F1 Veteran

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    #9 FFOUR, Oct 6, 2005
    I agree, even HW's are better IMO.

    Its a real shame companies like Kyosho don't do more Ferraris, since I would rather pay more and get something decent.
     
  10. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 ryalex, Oct 6, 2005
    Shouldn't you say, "bbankrupt?"
     
  11. Horsefly

    Horsefly F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2002
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    #11 Horsefly, Oct 6, 2005
    I will immediately start rebodying Bburago models for wealthy customers and make a big fat profit.
    No wait a minute................this bulletin just in.................
    Tom Shaughnessy announces the purchase of all Bburago models remaining in their warehouse. The torch is passed,....er,.....should that be "the torch is lit" and the sawzall is running!
     

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