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Inspired by Lucky13's recent thread. I think we should create a list of available models one should have based on exceptional price point, overall execution, and just simply a beautiful model and all-around bargain!

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*Manufacture
*Make
*Photo(s)
*Retail
*Available today? Y/N

I'll start it off. AUTOart Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe, less than $60, and yes it is available today! Model is gorgeous inside and out. The wheels are SOOOO life-like they look cast. Also a limited edition, numbered certificate model too. Get one!

I can think of Porsche 936 from True Scale Miniatures. CMC quality for AutoArt Millennium money In my opinion.
Retail is 120 - 130 Euro and is widely available today. Don't have any pictures but I will borrow from Frank Lemire's review.
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There is also another model car from my collection which is very under appreciated but I think I can make a review on it later.

Manufacture - Kyosho
Make - Cadillac CTS-V
Retail - 100 ~ 130$ lots of them Ebay .
Available today - Yes


My review - http://www.rdiecast.com/#!kyosho-cadillac-cts--v/cx31" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


CTS-v-2 by rDiecast.com, on Flickr


CTS-v-3 by rDiecast.com, on Flickr

Yup Ravi good call on the Cadillac CTS-V. I can go on and on and on on the added detail here.

Manufacture - TSM- Fujimi
Make - Ferrari F50 GT
Retail - can find it easily under $250
Available today - Yes

a must have for the Ferrari fans.

Brian, great model but price point is TOO high.

Here's another AUTOart gem, Corvette Coupe (C6). The detail throughout is awesome, well above average. Still available in limited supply with prices around the $40-$50. BARGAIN!

The Norev 997s. There are plenty of selections, and they are very nice. Many can be found for $50. Hell, I put a couple up for auction and they sold for $30 or so. I regret doing so, but that happens.

*Manufacture - Norev
*Make - Porsche
*Retail is around $100 or less, but some can be found for $50
*Available today? New ones are coming out, some are tough to find.















I have had up to 9, and I keep buying more. They are the best!

Bill Murray wrote:The Norev 997s. There are plenty of selections, and they are very nice. Many can be found for $50. Hell, I put a couple up for auction and they sold for $30 or so. I regret doing so, but that happens.

I was lucky to get one of them! Good call on the Norev 997's. I have 3 & love 'em.

My choice is Kyosho's Ferrari Daytona's...street or Competiziones. The street cars may be a little more difficult to find and/or more expensive, but the Comps can be found pretty cheap (under $100, easily).

Kyosho's Ferrari Daytona's...street or Competiziones

Yup! You definitely hit the nail on the head here! Definitely the best model on the this short list so far. I've added some street/presentation images for the group. If I remember correctly I paid $80 for this work of art. This is when Kyosho was the IT manufacture.

[KRAFTIG] wrote:If I remember correctly I paid $80 for this work of art. This is when Kyosho was the IT manufacture.

that's about right...I bought all 3 at different times/places, but have less than $180 in my set of 3 (including shipping). There are more coming from Kyosho...another #64 with a ducktail spoiler & the "presentation" versions of it. But they'll be at Kyosho's new Ferrari prices of $180-ish.

Gavin wrote:

[KRAFTIG] wrote:If I remember correctly I paid $80 for this work of art. This is when Kyosho was the IT manufacture.

that's about right...I bought all 3 at different times/places, but have less than $180 in my set of 3 (including shipping). There are more coming from Kyosho...another #64 with a ducktail spoiler & the "presentation" versions of it. But they'll be at Kyosho's new Ferrari prices of $180-ish.

I know. I good with the solo effort here

I agree with Bill Murray here...

Norev 997's are one of the best bargain I have. I only have the Turbo as of the moment as I sold some of them.

Another under-appreciated gem is the AUTOart Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.0. Amazing detail, my favorite Mercedes-Benz platform. Just love the style. I think I paid less than $40 for this one. They were so plentiful once upon a time that you couldn't give them away. Today model is still available today but somewhat scarce, so prices are now on the rise