Life-Like Roman Chariot - (ex- Miniature Masterpiece / Revell / Adams), 1/48, 09673
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$40
Still factory sealed and from the original 1950s high-quality molds. This kit has an interesting history. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also. However, Adams broke the relationship with Revell in the later 1950s and began making kits under the Adams name in 1958 with the original molds. When Adams decided to leave the plastic business, they sold the molds to the famous HO Craftsman Train manufacturer Athearn, who released the armor under the name 'SNAP.' UPC then reissued the Miniature Masterpiece kits, probably with an agreement with Athearn (because Athearn never reissued them). However, Life-Like acquired the ex-Adams molds from Athearn in the early to mid 1970s and did reissue most if not all of this line. This issue is from about 1976 and lists the former 'MM' kits Chuck Wagon, Western Figures, Wells Fargo Stage coach as well as numerous Pyro and Palmer kits as being currently available.
Lindberg Color Me Gone 1964 Dodge 330 Super Stock, 1/25, 72156
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
Very nicely detailed model featuring 114 pieces, full engine and engine compartment detail, opening hood with optional hinges, detailed chassis with separately molded front and rear suspension and driveline, full interior with detailed side panels, dash, roll cage and instrument decals, full, large decal sheet and more. Molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop - Stock / Custom / Drag or Track, 1/25, 2163-139
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$125
Very rare original issue from late 1962/1963. This issue has more than double the number of pieces of the 1970s issue. This model features parts to build any one of the three versions listed, full interior, opening hood, detailed engine, engine compartment with firewall, battery, radiator and washer jar and molded underside detail. Molded in gloss light tan, chrome plate, clear, red tinted clear and with rubber white sidewall tires, metal axles and metal body screws. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried with all car parts 100% complete and photocopied instructions. NOTE: missing decals and the original instructions. These photocopied instructions are from a photo and not the originals. The source photos were only 'fair', which means that you can inventory and assemble the kit with them but they are not good for anything else. The box displays only 'fair' because of bug damage to the lithograph.
Aurora 1931 Miller Special 1931 Indianapolis 500 Winner - (ex Best), 1/30, 523-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$125
Very rare and from 1958. Best originally created the line of Indianapolis 500 Winner kits; Aurora purchased them shortly after their introduction and reissued them for a short time. The model features driver and mechanic figures, some interior detail, spoke wheels and very nice decals. Molded in white plastic with real rubber tires It has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions. Please note that the box is 100% intact with no repairs, no split corners, tears or missing litho but is graded 'good-' because of the age foxing (brown tint) and general but very even wear as shown. Louis Schneider and 'Jigger Johnson' (driver and mechanic) drove the Bowes Seal Special to victory in 1931. The Miller Special had rear wheel drive, and eight cylinder 151.7 CID Miller engine and won the day averages 96.629 miles per hour. The track was dangerously unsafe that year due to a heavy drizzle that made driving over 80 mph dangerous - at one point, drivers were required to slow down to 80 mph and passing was not allowed other than the pit area. There were many spectacular accidents but the rain did relent and there were many speeds over 100 mph in the later part.
Revell Medicine Wagon - Miniature Masterpiece, 1/48, H521-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$85
Rare 1955 issue. The box has excellent color and gloss, four solid corners and no fading, tears or price tags. The flaws are very light wear and very light age spotting. This excellent model; like all of the Miniature Masterpieces, it is a perfect example of the best early Mold-Makers art. Features medicine wagon with detailed suspension and open rear platform, colorful decals for Doctor Brown's Snake Oil, two horses, Dr. Brown, entertainer, an Indian, local man and a local woman with her young boy and girl. NOTE: this kit has minor and very neat 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: front axle assembly; rear axle assembly; horse halves. There is no other assembly and zero painting. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. 'Miniature Masterpieces' was formed through an alliance of Lew Glaser (Revell) and Steve Adams (Adams Action Models) in 1953. Although the molds were made at Adams and it had the appearance of an independent company, the firm was run by Revell down to the prototypes being made at the Revell plant. Originally there was no evidence of the parent company on the surface. The State Coach of England was the first kit, issued in 1953. More kits of excellent quality followed. Revell completely took over the line in 1954 and in that year and the next, kits were labeled 'Revell' with a 'Miniature Masterpiece' label on the box top also.
Revell 1956 Mercury Montclair Customizing Kit, 1/32, H1233-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$125
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958. This kit builds a custom Montclair with numerous options. Features the Mercury model with a detailed engine, removable hood, detailed engine compartment, full interior, separately molded suspension and molded in underside detail. It is molded in a dramatic glossy deep purple plastic and chrome plate. The accessories include wild custom decals, custom grille, 2 fender fins, wheel disc bullets, filler plugs, 2 piece club pin, custom decals with flames or pencil lines and white stripes, white wall decals, rear view mirrors, antennas, spotlights, continental kit, hood scoop, top rear scoop, two side stacks and more The kit has never been started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts, both sheets of decals, clear material for windows and instructions.
Tamiya Martini Porsche 935 Turbo With Photo-Etched Parts, 1/12, 12057
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$179
Rare and super-detailed kit inside and out. Features numerous PE parts on a large fret for brake discs, side radiator parts, bonnet catch and much more, fully detailed working coil spring suspension front and rear, scale steering box and all linkage with working steering, complete engine down to cables, fuel and ignition lines, some of the most detailed drive shafts I have ever seen in this scale, full race cockpit with cloth seat belts & PE buckles and detail down to the hand brake lever and it's cable, properly corrugated scale flexible brake cooling ducts, roll cage, oil cooler, oil tank, oil catch tank, water tank, battery, fire extinguisher, washer reserve tank, variable stabilizer (with wiring), gas tank with wiring/tubing, side radiators, opening doors, hood and trunk and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Jo-Han 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Front Bumper / Rear Bumper / Four Wheels - Promo - Bagged, 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$18
Includes the six chrome plated parts shown in the photo. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of 1990s promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. I am 99% sure that these parts will also work on the Jo-Han model kit (and not just the promo).
Jo-Han 1956 Plymouth Belvedere Taxi Promo - Short Kit - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$18
Includes the yellow body with 'TAXI' pad printed on the rear doors, green-tinted windshield, two red-tinted clear tail light lenses and chrome plated front & rear bumpers and four wheels/hub caps. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. This is called a 'short kit' because it does not include an interior, steering wheel, rubber tires or axles. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that has very good gloss but does not warp. These are perfect replacements if you wish to restore your warped Plymouth Promo.
Jo-Han 1956 Plymouth Belvedere Promo - Short Kit - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Includes the body, green-tinted windshield, two red-tinted clear tail light lenses and chrome plated front & rear bumpers and four wheels/hub caps. The chrome plating is in 'near mint' condition with only very slight and small flaws. This is called a 'short kit' because it does not include an interior, steering wheel, rubber tires or axles. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that has very good gloss but does not warp. These are perfect replacements if you wish to restore your warped Plymouth Promo. This body is molded in light gray plastic.
Jo-Han 1959 AMC Rambler Station Wagon Slate Blue/Weird Purple Body Underpan And Windshield ONLY Promo - (Promotional Model), 1/25
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Ideal for those looking to restore a 59 Rambler Wagon Promo or kit. Includes the following three warp-free parts ONLY: high-gloss body in a strange blue or a weird purple/gray color, chassis/underpan and green-tinted clear windshield insert (which includes front and rear windshields and all side windows). Nothing else is included. These are from the original Jo-Han molds but are likely reproductions made in the 1990s. They came with a collection of promo bodies, windshields and chrome parts. Please note that these are made with a newer plastic that has very good gloss but does not warp.
MPC 25th Anniversary 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, 1/25, 1-3708
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
Special issue includes pinstripe decals for the limited edition 25th 'Vette. Has fully detailed engine, chassis underside, suspension and interior. Hood opens and "T" tops can be removed. Molded in white, chrome, clear, transparent red and with real rubber tires. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing 1 piece, the A/C compressor. This is s simple cylinder so it is easily fabricated. Otherwise complete with all other parts, instructions and decals present.
Pyro 1933 Bugatti Model 59 Grand Prix Racer Car, 1/32, C303-50
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
1960s Pyro issue from original molds. In the early to mid 1960s the Pyro company chose many of their kit subjects based more on historical significance than popularity. Luckily for us, Pyro not only made these kits but did an excellent job for the time. The Pyro car models are based on the actual cars that Pyro engineers and designers had access to. In some cases, the specific car and owner is on the box. The model includes brilliant blue injection molded parts, clear parts, detailed chassis, complete engine, removable hood and full interior. Molded in a beautiful light aqua and clear plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. Please note the bug damage to the box litho, hence the 'good-' grade.
Monogram 71 Hemi Cuda - 1971 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda, 1/24, 2292
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$24
1982 issue. White the box is in rough condition, the kit parts inside are in perfect condition. Molded in orange, clear, chrome plate (in near mint condition) and with rubber tires. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: decal backing paper has bug damage, but the actual transfers have no bug damage. The instructions have bug damage but are fine for assembly purposes.
Jo-Han 1968 Plymouth Fury Police Car, 1/25, GC-1300
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$49
Rare kit from the late 1960s/early '70s. Please note that this model is a builder ONLY and can only be built as a factory stock Fury. NOTE: this kit has 'excellent' quality sub-assembly & painting as follows: engine built and painted; axle guides glued to frame. There is no other assembly or painting. Molded in a very pretty aqua, clear, chrome plate, red-tinted clear and with rubber tires. Inventoried and NOTE missing all police equipment and decals. Otherwise includes all other parts and photocopied instructions. The original instructions are missing.
Fujimi Ferrari 250GTO - With Fujimi FR-11 PE Details - (250 GTO), 1/24, RS-35
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$115
Includes the aftermarket Fujimi RF-11 PE Super Detail Set designed for this kit; the parts are still factory sealed and includes instructions. It features a large number of PE parts and is an excellent addition to the model. The actual model is features detailed engine, opening hood, excellent interior and instrument panel, movable front steering, detailed suspension, chassis & brakes and more. Molded in gloss red, clear, black, satin chrome plate (wheels) and with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes extensive decals and instructions.
AMT 1951 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop - 3 in 1 - Stock / Custom / Drag, 1/25, 6607
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$38
Still factory sealed. Can be built any one of three ways. Includes extensive customizing and street parts. Features detailed stock Stovebolt 6 engine and numerous customizing and race engine accessories detailed engine compartment, opening hood, stock or drag wheels and tires, complete stock and custom/drag interiors, detailed underside and decals. Molded in light blue, clear, chrome and with rubber tires.
AMT 1959 Chrysler Imperial 2 Door Hardtop - Stock Or Custom, 1/25, AMT1138-12
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$32
2018 reissue of this classic model. Features all parts for stock versions, many customizing parts and more. Molded in white, plastic, chrome plate and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
AMT 1963 Studebaker Avanti - Stock Or Custom, 1/25, 6872
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$24
Features detailed engine and engine compartment, opening hood, full interior with opening doors, positionable front wheels, stock and custom bumpers and headlight and more. Molded in white, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires and metal axles. NOTE: this kit has minor, 'professional' quality subassembly as follows: engine long block built. There is no other assembly. The actual car is complete and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: Missing all show accessories (trophy, stanchions, etc.)
AMT White Freightliner Dual Drive Semi Truck Tractor, 1/25, T568
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$62
Rare first release from the 1970s with the best mold quality. This is a very highly detailed model that features more than 280 parts, a full rolling chassis build just like the full-size truck, complete engine and engine compartment, detailed cab with complete interior, opening hood, full suspension, underside details and more. Molded in white, clear, red and amber tinted clear, chrome plate and with metal axles, flexible brake lines and rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were not factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.