This isn't the first one I've got my hands on though.
Because of the closing sale, it was 50% off so I paid only $3 for this. Pretty damn good deal. Other than that, I got hold of a half-torn Matchbox Lotus Europa in a colour I don't have yet.
The first 2009 Europa casting released.
It's not that special to collectors but considering how I started collecting 2 years ago, finding an '09 car means it's a pretty lucky find for me. It's not the oldest matchbox I've ever found in stores. I snagged this one for 79 cents. Never thought I'd ever be able to buy single cars for less than a dollar ever again.
The oldest Matchbox car I did ever find by luck was a 2001-release Audi TT (and the TT Roadster). Very close to it was the 2002-release Beetle 4x4. They're no longer the oldest Matchbox cars I have anymore. eBay is the one to blame. I'll show them off another time.
Less scarce here is the U.S? Try less than that.
ReplyDeleteThe Ford GT40 and COPO 'Vette castings have already existed, the M3 is already out and the Porsche is coming in Flying Customs form, so I'd be willing to bet a lot that the Greenwood Corvette and Chaparral Camaro will be seen if not this year, next year for sure.
Oh oops! Worded that wrong. Thanks for the heads up.
ReplyDeleteBut I was talking specifically about he Road Racers.