 Bought a Porsche 550 Spyder today, Concors condition 1/18th scale |
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| DonTraver |
 Jul 2 2005, 06:27 PM
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Subject line got you didn't it,lol.
Anyway, went to the swap meet today. Saw this model of a Porsche 550 Spyder laying in this mostly pile of junk. Asked the guy, "How much", he said "$5", I said, "Sold". Had a thick layer of dust/dirt on it. I cleaned it, and waxed it with Meguiars Tech Wax. Same stuff I use on the cars, turned out really great. It's 1/18th scale, the steering wheel is connected to the wheels, it has coil over suspension that works, and the engine comes out for cleaning, changing oil, etc. The toothpick in the pictures was a option. I think the last time I saw one of these it wasn't cheap, anyone have any idea what's it's worth. It's not for sale, just wondering. To me this is like finding a valuable painting you sometimes hear about. Biggest score I've ever made, wow. Attached image(s) 
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| DonTraver |
Jul 2 2005, 06:28 PM
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nuther one
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| DonTraver |
Jul 2 2005, 06:28 PM
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and nuther one
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| DonTraver |
Jul 2 2005, 06:30 PM
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last one. This is going to make me get started on the Advent 914-6 model I bought at the LA Swapmeet a couple of years ago.
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| DonTraver |
Jul 2 2005, 06:34 PM
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One more
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| TravisNeff |
Jul 2 2005, 06:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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I walked through Ceasars palace forum shops and they have a real deal 550 in a car/motorcycle shop - very cool!
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| Jeroen |
Jul 3 2005, 10:33 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Nice score!
I've got that one as well... One of the very few 1:18 scale models I have It's really nice You should see if you can find the other models that came from that series from Maisto The 356 #1 (the mid engined one) and an RSK |
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| Dominic |
Jul 3 2005, 10:48 AM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
You scored dude! since they are worth around $10.00 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) $5.00 was a steal
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| Gustl |
Jul 3 2005, 01:08 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,504 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria  |
I found exactly this model in an online store in Germany
MIB it's about EUR 20 (that's about USD 24) - without shipping so - well done!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| Mr.C |
Jul 3 2005, 01:22 PM
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Easy does it Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Central Cal Member No.: 61 Region Association: None |
I have that exact same one too. I wonder if your value will go up if I wreck mine? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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| Trekkor |
Jul 3 2005, 02:43 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I guy up here runs his 550 replica every month at the a/x in Santa Rosa.
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| DonTraver |
Jul 4 2005, 08:42 AM
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Thanks guys, I was thinking it was worth a lot more, doesn't really matter, I really like it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
There's a real 550 here in San Diego at Symbolic Motors, they also have a real 917k, think it's wearing Martini colors. All it takes is money. Now to put the 914-6 Advent model together and maybe start another addiction, model cars. Thanks All, Don |
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| STL914 |
Jul 4 2005, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My wife bought the exact car a couple of years ago at the local Wallgreen's for less than $10.00. Also have a No. 1 Type 356 Roadster from the same company, same cost. Why pay $50 to $60 for a die cast when these $10 car look just as nice? I allways check the toy section of Wallgreen's any time I happen to be there.
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| jonwatts |
Jul 4 2005, 11:01 AM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141  |
Who cares how much you paid or how much it's worth? It's an awesome model with a great amount of detail. Maisto makes good stuff.
I think it's cool that you rescued it, cleaned it and waxed it. That's the proper level of sickness to have for these cars (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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| Gustl |
Jul 4 2005, 01:08 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,504 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
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