typically matchbox-sized.
What is harder to find in collectable condition than the rarest Tomica 1300 Coupe?
Here, we have a very similarly cast version of the 1300 Coupe but by Mandarin. Made in Singapore, most of these were low cost toys. Finding one in good shape is tough…
Tomica #7 is the Honda Coupe 9 (1300) . “COUPE9” license plate on the front only. “HONDA” and “9” badges casted onto trunk lid and while the front fenders have “H” and “9”. A “H” is cast into the nose of the car. The C pillars have a casted ventilation grille. RHD model with chromed metal bottom which also forms the front and rear bumpers and fascias. Doors operate. Dual outlet exhaust.
Maisto’s 1:55 (approx) Acura RSX is from their Excess Tuner series. The cars have bodykits and an aftermarket rear spoiler. Flashy graphics are on the side of the car. The bottoms are casted with “Acura RSX”, “Maisto” and “Made in China” with an reasonably correct undercarriage layout.
A rare Yatming rendition of the 1974 Civic GL 3 door hatchback. This car came mainly packaged as a Road Champs model in the Gas Saver series in the US.
The Honda Civic EG (1996-1999) in hatchback form. Maisto’s Civic EG Hatchback in approximately 1:55 scale came in red and in blue in various packaging. Carded versions are rare – especially the Road & Track version.
The Civic EG body style was available from 1996 – 1999.
The ’96 Honda Civic was modeled in the Import Heat and Street Freaks series of 1/64 diecasts over 3 series in various colors and graphic designs.
The red and white “Import Heat” blister card packages.
The 3rd generation Civic Hatchback released in 1984 spawned numerous Tomica and custom variants. The Hondacurator Collection has over a dozen variants – some of which still need to be photographed.
