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| Car of the Day: December 30, 2009; Matchbox '98 Mercedes-Benz E430 Wagon | |
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| jedimario | Dec 30 2009, 12:26 AM Post #1 |
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RAWR
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![]() Today's Car of the Day is Matchbox's Mercedes-Benz E430 Wagon ![]() The coolest taxi in my collection. I don't have many taxis, so that's not saying much! I love wagons, so this one has a special place in my collection; there are precious few wagons in small scale to my knowledge. I've had this one for quite some time, and it has a bit of playwear. ![]()
![]() More info and pictures: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W210 ![]() My camera batteries died as I was taking the pictures of this one. Just as well, it finally gave me an idea for the sixth picture! Bad die-cast, don't kill my batteries ![]()
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| craftymore | Dec 30 2009, 12:41 AM Post #2 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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Sweet, a Mercedes that thinks it is the General Lee . . . I've seen it all now! Noticed like you say this is an older release, does it have a metal base on it Robbie? |
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| bangerkid45 | Dec 30 2009, 12:44 AM Post #3 |
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Ultimate American Banger Enthusiast!
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One of my favorite modern Matchbox models! Great choice Crafty! |
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| jedimario | Dec 30 2009, 12:50 AM Post #4 |
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Indeed it does Zach. Painted black. This one came in an FAO exclusive 10-pack with all German cars. My godfather brought it back from a trip to Europe a good 10 or so years ago. |
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| Swifty | Dec 30 2009, 01:50 AM Post #5 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Well, the rights to the 1969 Charger were owned by Mercedes-Benz for awhile... Just some family heritage.
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| james_autos | Dec 30 2009, 04:14 AM Post #6 |
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Minivan
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Nice model Looks nice in those colours too.
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| harlans toys | Dec 30 2009, 09:02 PM Post #7 |
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i always liked that model i like the real car too. if i remember rightly it was a very heavy little model for a more modern mb and was extremely well made. abit off topic i know but was this model put into production before the hero city era? i know it was used in that series though Edited by harlans toys, Dec 30 2009, 09:03 PM.
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| jedimario | Dec 30 2009, 09:59 PM Post #8 |
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I believe it was around before then. And you are correct, it is quite heavy! |
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| ivantt | Dec 30 2009, 11:16 PM Post #9 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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That scheme does it all for me. I probably wouldn't notice this casting twice if it were just a plain color scheme. A very nice pece to have in one's collection. |
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Looks nice in those colours too.
2:10 PM Jul 11