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| Car of the Day : August 10, 2014; Majorette '75 Excalibur Series III | |
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| juantoo3 | Aug 9 2014, 08:52 PM Post #1 |
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Car of the Day for August 10, 2014 is the Majorette 1975 Excalibur Series III![]()
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![]() For more info see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(automobile) http://auto.howstuffworks.com/excalibur2.htm ![]() I knew someone that had an Excalibur back in the day, and to say the car was exquisite just doesn't do it, the car was beyond compare of anything in it's day. When I found Majorette made one (as does Ertl, a "one and done" for the Matt Houston TV series), I put some effort into finding this casting for my collection. Not exactly accurate, they will do nicely until an upscale maker sees the light and brings this car back to diecast life. ![]() |
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| pjedsel | Aug 10 2014, 01:26 AM Post #2 |
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It is surprising that not just one but two companies made the Excalibur in small scale diecast. The Majorette version is a nice looking model. I wonder how many people who have one of these models know the "tie in" with Studebaker?
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| juantoo3 | Aug 10 2014, 10:11 AM Post #3 |
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And the peripheral tie with Avanti...as I recall, Brooks Stevens designed that car as well...and it too was powered by the Studebaker 289. |
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| ivantt | Aug 10 2014, 11:54 PM Post #4 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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I think I could safely say this is not one of Majorette's better efforts, and while I agree with Wes that we could use a better casting by a more upscale maker, I don't see it happening. While most of us at Swifty's would sit up and take notice and probably purchase one, the maker has to find a car that appeals to the casual buyer as well. Tooling costs LOTS and LOTS of money. Wes, you have a good piece here. Be happy you got one in great condition!! |
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| Dean-o-mite | Aug 11 2014, 03:54 AM Post #5 |
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I don't have the Ertl version, but from what I have seen in pictures, I like the Majorette version better. I am quite thankful Majorette made this car. |
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It is surprising that not just one but two companies made the Excalibur in small scale diecast. The Majorette version is a nice looking model. I wonder how many people who have one of these models know the "tie in" with Studebaker?

3:28 AM Jul 11