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| Car Of The Day: March 14, 2008; Speedy (Mercury) '66 Porsche Carrera 6 (906) | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 14 2008, 02:56 AM (1,015 Views) | |
| Swifty | Mar 14 2008, 02:56 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 Speedy's 1966 Porsche Carrera 6 (906). ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_906 ![]() Speedys were made in Italy by Mercury. They closed their doors in 1980. ![]() This example, like many other of my rarities, joined my collection via Jeff Koch. It's well loved, and has the wear and tear to prove it's been in many races over the years. Findy a Speedy in any condition is a challenge and this is the only example of the brand in my collection.
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| craftymore | Mar 14 2008, 03:04 PM Post #2 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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The tires look like they are in correct proportion to the rest of the car. Nice to see a Porche race ready car. Thanks for the pics.
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| Sak | Mar 14 2008, 05:04 PM Post #3 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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Sweet. Matchbox did the Porsche 910 in their transitional era Superfast range. I think I have a Marx version, too... |
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| ivantt | Mar 16 2008, 12:25 PM Post #4 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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This is good looking casting. Potential there to restore/rebuild, with a decent paint and decals. It would be nice to see a newer casting of this car by someone with better fitting glass. Does someone else now own the tools from this firm(Mercury)? Once again, there seems to be no shortage of red glass on some of these older castings.
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| Swifty | Mar 16 2008, 10:05 PM Post #5 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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To my knowledge, no one bought the dies and the company closed their doors in 1980, so they've likely long been destroyed. Also, the windows are clear, but the interior's red. It reflects the interior rather well, but I assure, they're clear.
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| ivantt | Mar 16 2008, 10:14 PM Post #6 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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SWIFTY, thanks for the "clarification" on the red glass!!!!
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| Dean-o-mite | Mar 14 2018, 03:51 AM Post #7 |
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Muscle Car
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10 years ago, we were treated to a classic German race car made by a classic Italian diecast company. |
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| juantoo3 | Mar 14 2018, 10:41 AM Post #8 |
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Viva Italiano! |
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| pjedsel | Mar 14 2018, 12:28 PM Post #9 |
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Muscle Car
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So interesting to see the number of "lesser" brands that were featured as part of COTD ten years ago. The Mercury models were very nice - they did some awesome race cars in their time in the "toy field". Had two or three of their models prior to the downsizing including a very nice looking Chaparral.
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| Pegers | Mar 14 2018, 03:12 PM Post #10 |
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Pony Car
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i am really liking the rims. |
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| Swifty | Mar 16 2018, 12:37 AM Post #11 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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This well worn racer holds the distinction of starting bob8748 on a path of collecting Speedy models. I can't look at a Speedy without thinking of him. Rest In Peace, Bob. |
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| Bison Eye | Jun 1 2018, 10:54 PM Post #12 |
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Compact
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I try to collect Speedy cars, but they’re hard to come by and there are many I’m missing. This one is a nice color, great car. |
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