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RIO – Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A

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Scale model of an automobile, the Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A , made by RIO . This example is reference 8. It is made in Italy. This is an early 1980s example. Metal and plastic body painted in dark blue and black. Driver's top in black plastic. Black plastic base, comprising in a single element the fenders and running boards. Black plastic chassis, complemented by the partial reproduction of the engine and gearbox in plastic painted in aluminum color. Spares tire mounted on the running boards. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Metal windshield frame. Interior details in plastic, including the steering wheel and folding seats in black and the other seats in gray. Detailed rubber tires, black plastic spoked rims with "chrome" wheel fasteners. No suspension. Opening doors in the passenger compartment. License plate "20 5739". The nominal scale is 1:43 and the overall length is approximately 5.1 in. About 3.5 oz. This m...

Matchbox – 1906 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

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Scale model of an automobile, the 1906 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost , made by Matchbox . This example is reference Y-10  ¹ , included in the " Models of Yesteryear " series. It is made in England from 1969 to 1985. This is an early 1980s example. Metal body painted in silver. Metal base also in silver, comprising in a single element the fenders, running boards and a reproduction of the chassis. Spare tire mounted on the running board on the right side. No glazing on the metal windshield. Interior details in plastic, including the steering wheel in black and the seats and floor in red. Rubber tires detailed with thread and shoulder blocks and decorated with white stripe, red plastic spoked rims. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:51 and the overall length is approximately 3.6 in. About 3.2 oz. This model represents an automobile, presumably a Rolls-Royce 40/50 hp   ²  with " Roi-des-Belges " bodywork  ³  built from 1907 and equipped with a 6-cylinder in-line engin...