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Scale model of an automobile, the AMC Pacer , made by  Corgi . This example is reference E62, included in the "Corgi Juniors" series. It is made in Great Britain, introduced in 1977. Metal body painted in metallic blue. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in white plastic (with a subtle blue tint). Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. No suspension. Tow hitch. The nominal scale seems to be 1:60 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in, or 2.9 in including the towing device. About 0.9 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly the 1975  AMC Pacer  D/L 232 Hatchback, equipped with the 3801 cm³, 74.5 kW (100 hp)  AMC 232 "L6" engine. Top speed around 90 mph. As a kid, I never felt much enthusiasm for the "Corgi Juniors" series. With a few notable exceptions, the models were lightweight, with flimsy suspensions and delicate functional elements—I still remember the annoyi...

Scale model of an automobile, the 1971 AMC Javelin AMX , made by GreenLight . This example is reference 13310-A ¹ , included in the "GL Muscle" series ² . It is made in China, possibly in 2021. Metal body painted in metallic dark gray ("Charcoal Gray Metallic"), with printed details. Metal base with glossy finish. Glazing represented in transparent. Interior details in black plastic. Rubber tires, "chrome" and black plastic rims. No suspension. Opening hood, revealing the detailed engine. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.8 oz. This model represents an automobile, the 1971 AMC Javelin AMX, possibly equipped with the 401.1 cu in (6.6 L), 330 hp (246 kW) AMC "V8" engine. Regarding this AMC Javelin AMX made by GreenLight, I've got nothing to comment on. It's a miniature of one of my favorite "muscle cars" in the exact configuration I would have ordered it in 1971. You can tell GreenLig...

Scale model of a race car, the '71 AMC Javelin AMX , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 2, included in the "2018 50th Anniversary Favorites" series. It is made in Thailand. Metal body painted in red and white, with printed details, including "50 Hot Wheels" anniversary signatures on the sides and hood. Metal base, unpainted, but apparently sealed with lacquer. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with details molded in the rear window. Interior details in silver-colored plastic. Gray plastic rims ( RR8SP ), rubber tires. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.8 oz. This model, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hot Wheels, is based on a race car, the Sunoco Javelin, an AMC Javelin AMX (or SST?)  prepared by Roger Penske Racing Enterprises for the 1971 " Trans-Am Championship ", driven by Mark Donohue. In that season, Mark Donohue wins the Driver's Championship and AMC the m...

Scale model of an automobile, the AMC Pacer , made by Tomica . This example is reference F14, included in the "Tomica Foreign" series. It is made in Japan, possibly in 1977. Metal body painted in yellow. Metal base, unpainted. Glazing represented in green transparent plastic. Interior details in cream plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. License plate "AMC". The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 2.7 in. About 1.5 oz. This model is possibly based on the 1975 AMC Pacer D/L 232 Hatchback equipped with the 3801 cm³ (3.8 L), 74.5 kW (100 hp) AMC 232 engine. It could reach a top speed of around 90 mph.   In 1975, the innovative AMC Pacer, "the first wide small car", 77.3 inches wide, is a sensation – and the initial sales numbers back it. But mainly electronic ignition problems and excessive weight and fuel consumption wear down buyer's enthusiasm and in 1979 production end...