For Sale 1960s TIN LITHO FRICTION IMPERIAL CAR 16 IN. LONG NEAR MINT IN THE BOX

[Joeychgo]

Not mine, just thought this might interest someone

link: 1960s TIN LITHO FRICTION IMPERIAL CAR 16 IN. LONG NEAR MINT IN THE BOX

 

[livininharrow]

highest bid so far is only 4750.00 go figure

 

[Wollfen]

 

[3C's & a D?]

Wow! That is a very nice model. In it's original box at that, I wonder how much extra that adds to the price. 2X? For that much I'll opt for the 1:1 version.

 

[Fratzog]

At that price you'd expect the body work to be completed

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

I have a 1962 Chevrolet police car the same length but a lot better shape. Mine is battery operated and the red light comes up from a part of the roof that opens up. I have not looked in years in its value as mine is in the original box also.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Bidding could go much higher.

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2014/01/29/scale-model-imperial-sells-for-17500-at-auction/

 

[cantflip]

Bidding could go much higher.

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2014/01/29/scale-model-imperial-sells-for-17500-at-auction/

Wow... toy collectors are worse than us

 

[polara71]

Wow... toy collectors are worse than us

You can be assured that the guys bidding arent Formal owners

 

[Jim 68cuda]

I think I remember reading that one of these 62 Imperial tin toy cars sold for over $20k back in the late 1980's or early 90's. At that time you could have probably bought four or five perfect examples of the real car for that price.

 

[3C's & a D?]

Wow... toy collectors are worse than us

Agreed, on the plus side upkeep is on the cheap.

 

[fury fan]

Don't forget storage convenience, too.
And it sold.

 

[fury fan]

 

[Ironwolf]

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At least the shipping was reasonably cheap ...

 

[live4theking]

Wow... toy collectors are worse than us

Yes they are...!!!

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Just ordered and recieved this 1/18 scale 1962 Imperial, by BoS (Best of Show), from American Excellence. It doesn't have a detailed chassis and it has no opening features, but the car is beautiful. The paint is amazing and the model looks very accurate and realistic. I would rather have this one than the tin toy Imperial. I might even prefer it to the real thing when it comes to having room to park it.
American Excellence - Diecast Model Cars. 100 % Diecast. All Brands. All Scales

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

I wish they would make a 1959 Imperial model. I have several dealer promo's but not one like the size of the 1/18.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

They don't do a 59, but they do make a 57 in 1/18 scale. They also make a 65, a 71, and a 75 Imperial, a 67 Newport convertible, a 62 Newport T&C wagon, a 56 DeSoto, a Ramcharger 4x4, and a 1930 Dodge coupe all in 1/18 scale and the buy 2 and get a third free sale ends today 9/16/17.
American Excellence - Diecast Model Cars. 100 % Diecast. All Brands. All Scales

American Excellence - Diecast Model Cars. 100 % Diecast. All Brands. All Scales

 

[1978 NYB]

I wish they would make a 1959 Imperial model. I have several dealer promo's but not one like the size of the 1/18.

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Your Imperial Pete?

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

Your Imperial Pete?

Yes, the picture is of my '59 Imperial Custom Coupe that I have owned for thirty years.