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| Car Of The Day: June 3, 2008; Malibu / High Speed '07 Jaguar XK | |
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| craftymore | Jun 2 2008, 10:29 PM Post #1 |
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![]() Today's car is Malibu's version of the Jaguar XK. ![]()
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![]() For more information regarding the Jaguar XK, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XK8 .
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| davidj94 | Jun 2 2008, 10:46 PM Post #2 |
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Out hunting for JL
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THIS is NICE! Great wheels! Love it!
Never heard of "Malibu" though.
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| craftymore | Jun 2 2008, 10:53 PM Post #3 |
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David, if you go to the link for general diecast here on the Garage, you can find a link to Malibu Int. official homepage. It's not much but it will give you an idea of what they make. Here's the link: http://www.malibuinternationallimited.com/ Zach |
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| james_autos | Jun 3 2008, 03:33 AM Post #4 |
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Certainly one of their better looking castings, of a beautiful car
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| Swifty | Jun 3 2008, 03:47 AM Post #5 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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...in a beautiful color! I love it! I will absolutely need to add one of these to my own collection as well. Thanks for showing this one off, Zach! |
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| davidj94 | Jun 3 2008, 08:54 AM Post #6 |
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Thank you, again, Craftymore for the link! Oh, and can I get a pic of the base? [Just kidding]. Seriously, are the tires plastic? The bottom pic looks like they may have a bit of "tread" on them. |
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| craftymore | Jun 3 2008, 09:31 AM Post #7 |
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The tires themselves are sythetic/rubber. They are not plastic. The base is plastic though. They do have tread that is very near to the same tread design found on the 1/1. All of these features plus a display stand enclosed in a clear plastic cover for less than $3. I found a silver XK last week for $0.50 as they were discounted at Wally World. Sir Crafty |
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| ivantt | Jun 4 2008, 08:20 PM Post #8 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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HEY!! Mine is SILVER, and was one of the first Malibu's in 1/64 I grabbed. Now I'll have to find the blue one! Next to the Matchbox version, this one is very similar except the Malibu has a slightly wider body and plastic light lenses. Perhaps Sir Crafty may want to give us a little side by side review? This is a very nice casting of a very nice looking auto. Good CotD selection.
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| craftymore | Jun 5 2008, 07:53 AM Post #9 |
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Pics for Ivantt of both the blue and silver XKs together.![]() ![]() ![]() This casting also comes in red that I saw in a five pack at wally world as well. I think if the board would have a Car of The Year vote, I'd pick this one over all others. From the great metalic blue paint, to the correct proportions, as well as the unique rims and tires, this is about as good as diecast can get especially for under $3. Sir Crafty |
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| AQUA XK8 | Jun 5 2008, 01:14 PM Post #10 |
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It's a very nice piece of diecast and I have several of that model. I'm waiting for them to come out with one painted in AQUAmarine.
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| Swifty | Jun 6 2008, 02:27 AM Post #11 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I'd be all over that one myself!
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| ivantt | Jun 6 2008, 09:27 PM Post #12 |
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AQUAMARINE color?? EASY!! Quick, take it apart and customize it!! SIR CRAFTY, thanks for the nice side by sides. Can you give us a comparo with the Matchbox version and your opinions?
OOPS, I now realize I didn't get the red revamp because it was in a five pack. I think that one is still available in my area. |
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| craftymore | Jul 8 2008, 04:23 PM Post #13 |
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Comparison is now up in the Inspection Station Reviews section Ivantt of the MB and Malibu Int versions of the Jag XK.
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| Swifty | Jun 2 2018, 09:28 PM Post #14 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Ten years later and I still haven't added one to my collection. Anyone got a spare? |
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| pjedsel | Jun 2 2018, 10:44 PM Post #15 |
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Muscle Car
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No spares on this one and being a "cat" car not one that I am planning to part with...
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| Pegers | Jun 3 2018, 11:30 AM Post #16 |
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Pony Car
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that is very nice... |
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| JeepXJLover | Jun 3 2018, 12:04 PM Post #17 |
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Minivan
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To bad I missed that one. |
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| juantoo3 | Jun 3 2018, 04:43 PM Post #18 |
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Good thing this one is 10 years ago, it would really make voting this week even more difficult |
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| corvairjim | Jun 3 2018, 09:56 PM Post #19 |
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Sorry, Swifty, but I guess I beat you out on the red one I grabbed at the CARnival 3 years ago! I never knew it came in any color but the red I have. Never having heard of Malibu, I figured it was a relatively small outfit that would concentrate on one color per model - Guess I was wrong. It's just as pretty in silver and silver blue as it is in red. |
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| Dean-o-mite | Jun 5 2018, 08:43 PM Post #20 |
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Muscle Car
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Group picture. Blue, silver, black, and brighter red are all High Speed / Malibu. The deeper red, up front, is the sole Greenlight release (Motor World), and has better details than the High Speed releases.![]() |
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No spares on this one and being a "cat" car not one that I am planning to part with...




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