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| Car Of The Day: February 6, 2008; Tomica '78 Lotus Elite | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 6 2008, 06:25 AM (882 Views) | |
| Swifty | Feb 6 2008, 06:25 AM Post #1 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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![]() Today's car of the day is Tomica's Lotus Elite from 1978. A beautiful British car from a Japanese diecast manufacturer. This was supposed to be yesterday's car of the day... ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Elite ![]() Opening doors! I remember when this was a common feature on 1/64 diecast cars. Tomica's Lotus Esprit even has working pop up headlights! ![]() Got to love how they cast "L O T U S" and "E L I T E" right onto the front and rear of the car.
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| craftymore | Feb 6 2008, 09:38 AM Post #2 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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I've never seen that casting in person, but from the pics the detail looks outstanding for a casting that is 30 years old. Really like out he letters show up on the hatchback and the front of the hood. It even has opening doors which is rare by today's standard. |
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| james_autos | Feb 6 2008, 12:03 PM Post #3 |
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Minivan
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That's a great model Sean!
Playart did an Elite as well, but I'd say the Tomica version was nicer. |
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| jedimario | Feb 6 2008, 12:39 PM Post #4 |
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RAWR
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Great model, love the Tomicas! |
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| Swifty | Feb 5 2018, 10:21 PM Post #5 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Ten years ago I had never seen a real one. Now, I have:
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| Dean-o-mite | Feb 5 2018, 11:03 PM Post #6 |
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Muscle Car
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I have yet to ever see a real one. I would enjoy the opportunity at some point. When I was a young kid, I found a Playart Elite at a local street fair, and not knowing what this car was (and not knowing how to read the base, apparently), I thought it was supposed to be a Gremlin. I guess the hatch style and the rear window shape triggered that thought in my young mind. ![]() ![]() |
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| pjedsel | Feb 6 2018, 12:05 AM Post #7 |
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Muscle Car
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This was a very nice casting from Tomica - at one time had both the blue and the white version shown.
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| atombaum | Feb 6 2018, 11:02 AM Post #8 |
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The Quest Continues
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Most Tomicas I have crossed paths with have been special. Nice feeling in the hands, and they give me that 100% reliable feeling in both summer and winter.
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| juantoo3 | Feb 6 2018, 02:57 PM Post #9 |
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A bit odd looking and quirky...right up my alley! |
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| Pegers | Feb 6 2018, 04:03 PM Post #10 |
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Pony Car
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really nice.. |
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| Bison Eye | Jun 1 2018, 11:08 PM Post #11 |
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Compact
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Great car!![]() Edited by Bison Eye, Jun 1 2018, 11:10 PM.
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A bit odd looking and quirky...right up my alley!

2:34 PM Jul 11