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Hi guys, recently I became aware of the following rumors w.r.t. CMC's plans for 2018:

-Jaguar Type C, 1952 (XK120 C)
-Ferrari 275 GTB/C, 1966
-Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100) Pullman-Limousine (6-door) 1960s/1970s

Did anyone catch up similar expectations? We will have to wait for the Nuremberg Toy Fare to get official information , I'm afraid...

Really would love to see a W100 from CMC - crazy what prices are being quoted for the AUTOart MB600!
 
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Guiddy said:
Ferrari 275 for me, easy! I am genuinely excited by this news! I hope it can be proved soon!

Would be great if they did a non wire wheel version just to be different!
I just hope they get the shape right, it's quirky enough to get completely wrong like they did with the Aston Martin Zagato!
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Very true!
Let's keep fingers crossed that CMC gets it right whatever their next model will be...
By the way: I'd love to see the W100 in a SWB version!
 
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Very true! It seems that some spectaculars outhere are going to have a hard time...

By the way:
Bubbles like this can be observed quite often where collectors are active - famous example:
In 2007 the LEGO company released a huge Star Wars Set of the Millennium Falcon - 6500 parts, original price at 500 Euro.
2 years later the set was discontinued and over the years prices rocketed to a range 5000-8000 Euro (sic!).
Finally LEGO re-released the set in 2017, selling it for 800 Euros.
==> Tough times for speculators!
 
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It's so sad that they seem to completely withdraw from diecast production!!
Especially AUTOart's signature edition has shown some little gems for us collectors!

By the way: The W100 from AUTOart wasn't able to convince me. Some years ago (when it already was sold out for years) I bought a Pullman from a German dealer for about 400€. The model was mint and from outside great looking but a huge disappointment when I opened the engine hood. I didn't need to think twice and immediately returned it, happy to get my refund without any problem.

Of course I know that there are collectors willing to pay almost anything for a very rare model but I would never pay such a price if the model does not fully convince me - regardless how rare it might be. There are so many great diecast models out there...

What do you guys think? How much add-on would be acceptable for a sold out and rare model?
 
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Thanks ferrariforever, I fully agree: Clearly supply and demand rule the market and drive the prices.

But my question was meant slightly different - maybe I should try to re-phrase it:

How far in terms of price-addon would members be willing to go for a rare model when no re-release is in sight.
For me personally there certainly is a kind of limit (depending also on the quality of the model) - as you can see from the little anecdote I added to my last post.
 
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Guiddy said:
The Autoart Pullman was the first few models that I got and started me this hobby, so it has an important position in my heart.
I do agree that the engine is not that detailed enough. However, I usually keep the hood down so it doesn't bother me too much. XDD.
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I can fully understand what you mean, Wilfred!!

It's just the same with me:
My very first model was a F40 from Bburago which I acquired more than 25 years ago and I would never give away although it's quality is far, far, far below AUTOart, CMC and many others.
I couldn't better phrase it than you did: It has a special position in my heart."
 
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ssiddi2 said:
Has anyone already seen the C-Type Ecurie Ecosse version in real life?
The model is now being offered by CK but have a look at CK's own pictures - the colour looks horrible:
https://ck-modelcars...-m-192/p-55183/
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I think those are just bad pictures. I've seen other pics people have posted on facebook and it looks on par with the car as seen today.
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Guess you're right, ssiddi2. .

Modelissimo shows own pictures too and those look as should be expected:
https://www.modelissimo.de/Modellautos/CMC/M-192/No-19-Goodwood-Members-Meeting-Jaguar-C-Type-CMC-M-192.php
 
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