Re: [FWDLK] 1:18 scale 57 Plymouth

[John Bartell <jrbartell@xxxxxxx>]

I just saw a Johnny Lightning 59 DeSoto, at least
I think a 59...at Walmart..pretty neat.   Sorry, I never looked at the price,
and I know they only had one.  
 John in WI

Ross Klein wrote:
> Just returned from Spring Carlisle with my 1/18 scale '57 Fury. It looked
> pretty good until I finally removed it from the box, and whaddyaknow!!! 1958
> tail lights! Next time I'll take it out BEFORE I buy it. I also picked up
> the Johnny Lightning '55 Chrysler 300 in black. It looks great with the
> other two colors.
>
> Happy collecting,
>
> Ross Klein
> 'Life's too short to drive 'ordinary' cars"
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <A57FURY@xxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 10:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1:18 scale 57 Plymouth
>
>
> > All
> > Thortek is selling the '57 Plymouth Fury 1:18 scale.  It's manufactured by
> > Anson.  I just received mine yesterday.  They are also being sold on
> E-Bay.
> > The cost from Thortek is $26.99 plus postage.  The model is pretty good.
> The
> > only thing different is the interiors'  really not authentic.  It's off in
> > color and design.  The exterior of the car is good.  The Diecast # is
> > 800-829-1520.  Address is 2800-A West Main League City, TX 77573.  Hope
> this
> > helps.
> > John Paxos
> > '57 Fury
> > '57 Belvedere Cvt.
> >
> > In a message dated 4/18/01 12:56:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > > > Some where out there in the vast book shelf at your local grocery
> store
> > > > I read an article in one of the cars mags that was advertising a red
> > > > 1957 Plymouth 2dr Ht in 1:18 scale and for the life of me I could not
> > > > find it again to get the info out to you 57 owners.
> > > > Has anyone else read about this ? I have no clue as to the
> manufacturer
> > > > ether.
> > > Ertl 1958 Plymouth Fury/Belvedere  1/18 Scale "American Muscle"
> Series...
> > > Coming soon...
> > >
> > >        #32612
> > >                 1958 Plymouth Fury
> > >                    Gold & White    May 01
> > >
> > >       #32614
> > >               1958 Plymouth Belvedere
> > >                  Arctic Turquoise     Jun 01
>