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Which Matchbox Would You Like To See Back In the Lineup?
Topic Started: Aug 31 2012, 07:06 PM (3,400 Views)
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JustDavid
Sep 1 2012, 01:40 PM
Although not a popular choice based upon the answers given, I'd really like to see the 1984 Dodge Caravan. It's a bread-and-butter vehicle, nothing too spectacular, but these were everywhere when I was in my formative years.
no i'm with you on this one too! lol... i actually just picked up a red version of this casting, which apparently was a limited edition to Dodge dealers back in the day... so i've heard, but i'm not fully sure...
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Hey Steve. It depends on which one you have. The maroon Caravan with opening sliding door was available as a standard release. The promo version that is a pain to find is the maroon with a metal, non-opening door. Apparently, that one was a promotion for the Las Vegas auto show, and says so on the base.

I love the Caravan casting, and the only reason it falls below the Sable on my wishlist for a comeback, is because Matchbox used it more often than other castings in the 80's; I have ten different official paint schemes for the Caravan, but only two for the Sable.
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Sep 4 2012, 07:43 PM
Hey Steve. It depends on which one you have. The maroon Caravan with opening sliding door was available as a standard release. The promo version that is a pain to find is the maroon with a metal, non-opening door. Apparently, that one was a promotion for the Las Vegas auto show, and says so on the base.

I love the Caravan casting, and the only reason it falls below the Sable on my wishlist for a comeback, is because Matchbox used it more often than other castings in the 80's; I have ten different official paint schemes for the Caravan, but only two for the Sable.
Thanks for the info Dean!! ...i have the maroon Caravan with the sliding door... it came in the box with the picture of the Caravan on the side... you can see the box in the pic at this link: http://www.vectis.co.uk/AuctionImages/85/1377_l.jpg
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
Dean-O-mite
Sep 4 2012, 02:44 AM
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Sep 4 2012, 01:26 AM
I'd love to see a picture of the Courier with windows. I've heard of it but never seen it.
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#1 reason why I love this board. Ask for pictures of any diecast model and you shall receive! :thumbup: Thank you Dean!
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