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Two 'holy grails' - the 288GTO and 365GTB/4 Competition

Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by T0nyGTSt, May 8, 2005.

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  1. T0nyGTSt

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    #1 T0nyGTSt, May 8, 2005
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    I acquired both of these a while back.

    The Paul Newman special isn't that hard to find.

    The 288 is relatively hard to find.

    The GTO is especially wonderful for a Hot Wheels model. Lots of surprising detail like the gold exhaust piping and detailed engine. The interior is especially true as well with good chrome highlights.

    T.
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  2. WJHMH

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    #2 WJHMH, May 8, 2005
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    These are the pride of my current collection.

    Here's a sample

    166 MM Barchetta
    250 LM
    250 GT California Spider
    250 GT Berlinetta (Lusso)
    365 GTB/4 Daytona


    Your Newman Daytona is great, were did you find it?
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  3. T0nyGTSt

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    #3 T0nyGTSt, May 11, 2005
    The Kyosho Competition Daytonas ran out of the first run.

    Apparently they are making a 2nd run but as yet they are pretty rare.

    Might be able to find "NOS" at the smaller retailers.

    Not cheap though... easily 4 or 5 times the cost of a Hot Wheels car.

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  4. Perfusion

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    #4 Perfusion, May 11, 2005
    I've got a Daytona Comp for sale if anybody's interested...it was in a thread a while back (title contained "Lego") - $65 + actual shipping.
     
  5. IlyaRU

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    #5 IlyaRU, May 11, 2005
    Both are very nice. I'm going to buy the Kyosho Daytona Comp pretty soon I think.
     
  6. bigodino

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    #6 bigodino, May 11, 2005
    You might want to wait for the Thomson version.
     
  7. nopassn

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    #7 nopassn, May 11, 2005
    Does anyone know when it's supposed to come out? I've got the Newman 365 comp, but I want the Thompson to go with it....
     
  8. IlyaRU

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    #8 IlyaRU, May 11, 2005
    Do you have any more info or pics? :) I've never heard if it until now.
     
  9. bigodino

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    #9 bigodino, May 11, 2005
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    Here you go. Don't know when it will be released.
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  10. T0nyGTSt

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    #10 T0nyGTSt, May 19, 2005
    I had someone look at the 288 and ask where they could get one.

    I laughed of course.

    I had a cursory look at ebay and the prices asked are very very strong...

    USD$100 and up.

    T.
     
  11. Perfusion

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    #11 Perfusion, May 19, 2005
    Wow...that's amazing - I bought mine last year at a mall in Portland, OR at...of all places....one of those places that sells knives, swords, etc. He had some diecasts behind the counter, and the 288 stuck out like a sore thumb. $30!
     

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