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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 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...