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| Car Of The Day: June 6, 2008; Majorette '74 Fiat 127 | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 6 2008, 02:48 AM (459 Views) | |
| Swifty | Jun 6 2008, 02:48 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 Majorette's Fiat 127. ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Fiat 127 ![]() The dog in the hanging out the left side window is a nice touch! This is not the only miniature model to bring Fido along for the ride- Matchbox and Hot Wheels have done it as well. ![]() Oh yes, this model features a tow hook. Because as we all know, 0.9 to 1.3 litre hatchbacks are the best cars for towing boats, U-Hauls, or caravans. On a side note, this is one of three cars that the Yugo traces ancestry from.
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| craftymore | Jun 6 2008, 07:42 AM Post #2 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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It can't be a good thing if a car can trace it's roots to the Yugo . Have to give props to Majorette for the opening doors though. Even the inside of the doors are detailed castings. Nice casting of a car I'd never seen before. Sir Crafty |
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| james_autos | Jun 6 2008, 07:48 AM Post #3 |
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Minivan
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It wasn't a bad car by Italian standards when it came out, but what Yugo did was take this car and basically strip it of anything that was good, and turn it into something awful.
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| davidj94 | Jun 6 2008, 11:53 AM Post #4 |
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Out hunting for JL
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So is there a whole dog there, or just a head hanging out the window? Not sure on this . . .
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| Zotez | Jun 6 2008, 03:52 PM Post #5 |
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Station Wagon
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There's most of a dog inside. |
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| ivantt | Jun 6 2008, 09:42 PM Post #6 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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In that case, we need to gather up a bunch of these to just get the dog. We all need a custom that has a dog hanging out a window. Dogs love cars, any cars, and don't care about the heritage. I'm sure any dog would love a ride even if a Yugo. ------------ Well, maybe.
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| Dean-o-mite | Jun 6 2018, 03:03 AM Post #7 |
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Muscle Car
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Ten years later, and Fido is still waiting for the Fiat owner to come back to the car. Fun fact: the Fiat 127 did not have opening rear windows, so it would appear that Fido broke the glass out to get a better view. |
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| juantoo3 | Jun 6 2018, 07:19 AM Post #8 |
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a fun classic diecast |
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| corvairjim | Jun 6 2018, 09:29 AM Post #9 |
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Fullsize
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I wondered about the window. Cars of this class rarely had quarter windows that opened unless they were the "pop-out" style that opened a couple of inches in back. Still, it's an interesting little car, made for those who can't afford a "Real" car. Me, I'd buy something better but maybe a couple of years old. But that's just me... |
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| pjedsel | Jun 6 2018, 01:38 PM Post #10 |
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Muscle Car
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Always thought it was neat when toy manufacturers added "passengers" to their cars - this dog seemed to be a large one based on how much of the window space he takes up - interesting to know that on the real car those rear windows did not open - wonder if Majorette was even aware of that when they made this one. Overall a nice Majo model of the period - I had one in a light green color.
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| Pegers | Jun 6 2018, 04:58 PM Post #11 |
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Pony Car
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very nice casting. |
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| Swifty | Jun 6 2018, 11:48 PM Post #12 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I just figured some Good Samaritan smashed the window out so the pup wouldn't suffocate in the sweltering heat. Or perhaps with Fiat build quality, the window just fell out when the pup put his nose against it. |
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