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| Car of the Day: April 5, 2010; Matchbox '54 Jaguar XK120 | |
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| james_autos | Apr 4 2010, 04:55 PM Post #1 |
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![]() Today's car of the day is Matchbox's 1954 Jaguar XK120. ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real car pleaee go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XK120 ![]() What a lovely little model we have here from Matchbox, easily my favourite from last year's great line-up. Of course, Matchbox did a convertible version of the XK120 about 25 years ago but this one looks so much better in my opinion. I am more biased towards coupes, but the casting and its proportions are better than the original. Not to mention the choice of colour and wheels which set the model off even more. |
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| craftymore | Apr 4 2010, 06:41 PM Post #2 |
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One gorgeous model with outstanding detail for just a buck here in the states. Nice pick James.
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| ivantt | Apr 4 2010, 08:27 PM Post #3 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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I hope MB continues to add several cars like this each year in the mainline range. |
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| Sak | Apr 5 2010, 06:43 AM Post #4 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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This one got my vote last year. There's a black variation from a five-pack, or ten-pack, or whatever, that has redline versions of these wheels. I find it to be a complete eyesore, and have it in my do box for a wheel swap. |
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| james_autos | Apr 5 2010, 09:00 AM Post #5 |
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I don't really like the sound of that one either. I think the definitive colour for this car is cream. Matchbox did the convertible version in cream and I'm sure they could do this one in cream too. |
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| craftymore | Apr 5 2010, 09:06 AM Post #6 |
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Sak is referring to this one that came in an all exclusive color 10 pack
Edited by craftymore, Apr 5 2010, 09:07 AM.
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| ivantt | Apr 5 2010, 09:35 AM Post #7 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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That isn't too bad. Maybe it's actually a newer XK140, and the owner wanted to look "modern." At least they made the interior red, and most of all, kept clear glass. I hope this classic NEVER makes it in one of the cartoon series 5 packs. |
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| Swifty | Apr 5 2010, 04:36 PM Post #8 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Gorgeous car! I like the current lilac issue as well. |
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| Sak | Apr 5 2010, 08:26 PM Post #9 |
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The cosmetic differences, Ivan, between the XK120 and 140 are quite apparent- the slats in the grille on the 140 are thicker, and fewer. The XK150 can be differentiated by the height of the dip in the coachwork on the door. James might disagree with me on this- but the fender skirts (called 'spats' in England, if I remember correctly) look so classy! That's the only thing missing from this tooling. I've been toying with making them, and narrowing the rear axles to accomodate it...but I can't narrow them too much. Would make for an interesting project. Great COTD choice. |
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| ivantt | Apr 6 2010, 09:00 AM Post #10 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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Thanks for the spotting tip, SAK. I was under the impression the -140 was improvements under the bonnet and interior. So the MB 120's grille would have to be altered to make a proper XK140, and it appears the rear bumper was different among other things..
Edited by ivantt, Apr 6 2010, 09:46 AM.
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| JustDavid | Apr 9 2010, 10:47 PM Post #11 |
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This is gonna be a tough week to call...so far I'm seeing several I want to vote for. |
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