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| Car Of The Day: January 16, 2010; Guisval '70 Renault 12 S | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 16 2010, 01:58 AM (654 Views) | |
| Swifty | Jan 16 2010, 01:58 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 Guisval's 1970 Renault 12 S. ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_12 ![]() The Spanish built version of the Renault 12. The year is, unfortunately a bit of a mystery, but the French domestic model was offered with such a grill from 1970-75, while some export markets kept this styling for a few more years. I'm not sure which category Spain falls under. As for the model itself, it's very fragile, slightly playworn (especially around the doors), and was mine for just $5 at the York toy show. ![]()
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| james_autos | Jan 16 2010, 07:44 AM Post #2 |
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I haven't seen one with a grille like that. I have the estate version of this car thanks to Sak, and the grille is different. |
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| ivantt | Jan 16 2010, 10:01 AM Post #3 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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FROM SWIFTY: "As for the model itself, it's very fragile, slightly playworn (especially around the doors), and was mine for just $5 at the York toy show." Sean, is this going to be a one of your "reclamtion yard" queens? Chipped, listing to one side, cracked backlite (green glass adds some flavor), I'd park it out front with a sign, "Runs--make offer". Along the east coast, you may be able to buy a real one in a junkyard for less than you paid for the Guisval casting! |
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| james_autos | Jan 16 2010, 11:28 AM Post #4 |
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I doubt Swifty would want to put this one in the yard! Vintage Guisvals are as rare as rocking horse s**t I remember when I found two at a car show a couple of years ago. I was genuinely amazed. Edited by james_autos, Jan 16 2010, 11:29 AM.
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| Scooter | Jan 16 2010, 12:37 PM Post #5 |
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I need one of these now too ( makes note) . Seriously am I the only one who sees cars like this and say it needs a plate lol. |
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| Sak | Jan 16 2010, 05:48 PM Post #6 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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Oh, trust me, you ain't finding one of these in any east coast junkyard. You've got a better chance of finding an NSU Prinz...or a better chance of seeing Dick Cheney address the Sierra Club wearing a speedo. They've all rusted away. Sean was very, very lucky to find this one. As lucky as I was to find the one I sent to James. |
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| ivantt | Jan 16 2010, 08:35 PM Post #7 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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Good one, SAK!! |
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| bangerkid45 | Jan 16 2010, 11:55 PM Post #8 |
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Ultimate American Banger Enthusiast!
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WHAT!? How come I didnt catch this at the toyfair!? |
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| Swifty | Jan 17 2010, 12:31 AM Post #9 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I really don't know, because it was in the hall you went in first and I went in last. I found it near the vendor who had the 1/18s including the Daytona in my signature. |
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| Sak | Jan 17 2010, 03:54 AM Post #10 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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Shows are pure luck, Jon. The only skill involved are a pair of vigilant eyes that aren't tired. |
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| Swifty | Jan 17 2010, 04:00 AM Post #11 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I stayed up all night to go to this show... So tiredness doesn't necessarily mean anything.
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| Sak | Jan 17 2010, 03:31 PM Post #12 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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Luck, Sean. Suerte
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| Tone | Jan 18 2010, 11:31 AM Post #13 |
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I just remember I have one of these but it is a Norev, it has a cracked window and shot suspension and I paid just a buck for it (Way too much!)
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So tiredness doesn't necessarily mean anything.

2:10 PM Jul 11