FordMustangDiecast.com » Diecast Models http://fordmustangdiecast.com Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:33:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 FORD MUSTANG COLLECTIBLES–DIECAST/MODELS/COINS/MORE!! http://fordmustangdiecast.com/ford-mustang-collectibles-diecastmodelscoinsmore/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/ford-mustang-collectibles-diecastmodelscoinsmore/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:12:38 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/ford-mustang-collectibles-diecastmodelscoinsmore/ Ford Mustang Diecast on eBay:

Black 1965 Ford 289 Mustang Convertible 1:24 Diecast '65
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ERTL 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang American Muscle 1/12 Scale- Die Cast Metal
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]]> http://fordmustangdiecast.com/ford-mustang-collectibles-diecastmodelscoinsmore/feed/ 0 Nib 1967 Mustang Gt American Muscle Die Cast 1:18 http://fordmustangdiecast.com/nib-1967-mustang-gt-american-muscle-die-cast-118/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/nib-1967-mustang-gt-american-muscle-die-cast-118/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:58:16 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/nib-1967-mustang-gt-american-muscle-die-cast-118/ Hey, check out these auctions:

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Set of 2 Ford Mustang 1/24 Diecast models
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Maisto Ford Mustang Mach III 1:18 DieCast
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1/18 1986 Ford Mustang SVO BLACK diecast Welly#12524B
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1/18 1970 Ford Mustang Boss BLUE diecast Welly#18002
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GJ-GAUSA2005 Gemini P-51 Mustang Diecast Model
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NEW 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 Die Cast Collectible Car
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TWO TONKA DIE CAST 2000 #14 MUSTANG #15 HEMI CUDA
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TONKA DIE CAST 2000 MIP NUCLEAR ENERGY VAN BOSS MUSTANG
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NIB 1967 Mustang GT American Muscle Die Cast 1:18
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]]> http://fordmustangdiecast.com/nib-1967-mustang-gt-american-muscle-die-cast-118/feed/ 0 Boston Red Sox P-51 Mustang Plane Die-cast 1:48 Nib http://fordmustangdiecast.com/boston-red-sox-p-51-mustang-plane-die-cast-148-nib/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/boston-red-sox-p-51-mustang-plane-die-cast-148-nib/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:44:03 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/boston-red-sox-p-51-mustang-plane-die-cast-148-nib/ Hey, check out these auctions:

2010 Ford MUSTANG GT diecast in orig pkg, mint/new ’10
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FORD MUSTANG GT 2010 CONVERTIBLE 1/18 SCALE DIECAST
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FORD MUSTANG GTA 1967 FASTBACK 1/18 SCALE DIECAST MODEL
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FORD MUSTANG GTA 1967 FASTBACK 1/18 SCALE DIECAST MODEL
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JOUEF EVOLUTION FORD MUSTANG NAVY BLUE- 1/18-DIE CAST
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Bullitt Ford Mustang Dodge Charger 1/64 Diecast Models
US $26.42
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1977 Ford Mustang Cobra Christmas Ornament Diecast 1/64
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M2 Grd Pdrs ’69 Ford Mustang GT Die Cast 1:64 Gold
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MAISTO SP. ED. MUSTANG MACH I I I DIECAST 1: 18 SCALE
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
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BOSTON RED SOX P-51 MUSTANG PLANE DIE-CAST 1:48 NIB
US $23.99
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]]> http://fordmustangdiecast.com/boston-red-sox-p-51-mustang-plane-die-cast-148-nib/feed/ 0 Classic Diecast Cars / Trucks Toys / Collector Models http://fordmustangdiecast.com/classic-diecast-cars-trucks-toys-collector-models/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/classic-diecast-cars-trucks-toys-collector-models/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:27:28 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/classic-diecast-cars-trucks-toys-collector-models/ Hey, check out these auctions:

1967 FORD MUSTANG GTA FASTBACK DIECAST 1/18 RED NEW
US $21.84
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1967 FORD MUSTANG GTA FASTBACK DIECAST 1/18 GREEN NEW
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1967 MUSTANG GT SHELBY ELEANOR DIECAST 1/43 NEW
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Maisto 2006 Ford Mustang GT 1/24 Diecast OptionD
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Maisto 2006 Ford Mustang GT 1/24 Diecast
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Maisto 2006 Ford Mustang GT 1/24 Diecast
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1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429 ORANGE SPEED DIECAST RARE!!
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Classic Diecast Cars / Trucks Toys / Collector Models
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Classic Diecast Cars / Trucks Toys / Collector Models
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]]> http://fordmustangdiecast.com/classic-diecast-cars-trucks-toys-collector-models/feed/ 0 Highway 61 1969 Boss 302 Mustang Custom Diecast Car http://fordmustangdiecast.com/highway-61-1969-boss-302-mustang-custom-diecast-car-6/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/highway-61-1969-boss-302-mustang-custom-diecast-car-6/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:17:19 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/highway-61-1969-boss-302-mustang-custom-diecast-car-6/ Hey, check out these auctions:

NEW YORK YANKEES P-51 MUSTANG PLANE DIE-CAST 1:48 NIB
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MAISTO SP. ED. MUSTANG MACH I I I DIECAST 1: 18 SCALE
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1969 Ford Mustang Mach I Diecast Car Die-Cast Cars
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1:18 DIE-CAST MODEL 1964 1/2 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE!
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Drag racing Holden Ford Torana Mustang Diecast
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1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Diecast Car Die-Cast Cars
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Bullitt Ford Mustang Dodge Charger 1/64 Diecast Models
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MP Exclusive Collection-Diecast ’64-1/2 Mustang Red
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1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 WHITE 1:24 DIECAST MODEL
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Highway 61 1969 BOSS 302 Mustang Custom Diecast Car
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]]> http://fordmustangdiecast.com/highway-61-1969-boss-302-mustang-custom-diecast-car-6/feed/ 0 Highway 61 Diecast Cars / Trucks Collector Models Sale http://fordmustangdiecast.com/highway-61-diecast-cars-trucks-collector-models-sale-5/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/highway-61-diecast-cars-trucks-collector-models-sale-5/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:22:32 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/highway-61-diecast-cars-trucks-collector-models-sale-5/ Hey, check out these auctions:

1/32 Motorworks F-51 P-51 Mustang USAF diecast model
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Maisto 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R Red diecast 1:18 MIB
US $10.50 (2 Bids)
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1977 Ford Mustang Cobra Christmas Ornament Diecast 1/64
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Diecast 1:18 2010 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Red
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1:18 SCALE DIE CAST CAR 2010 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE R
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1:18 SCALE DIE CAST CAR 2010 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE G
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]]> http://fordmustangdiecast.com/highway-61-diecast-cars-trucks-collector-models-sale-5/feed/ 0 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby Gt500 1/64 Diecast Replica http://fordmustangdiecast.com/2010-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-164-diecast-replica-2/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/2010-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-164-diecast-replica-2/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:13:08 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/2010-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-164-diecast-replica-2/ Hey, check out these auctions:

2 1999 Mustang 1 18 scale Diecast Model Cars
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MAISTO 1967 FORD MUSTANG GT 1:24 DIE CAST COLLECTIBLE
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1991 FORD MUSTANG DIE CAST 1:18 MODEL WHT W/BLUE STRIPE
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Johnny Lightning Diecast 2000 Ford Mustang Mod Muscle R
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2010 Ford Mustang GT Diecast Model – Red – Maisto 1:18
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2007 Ford Shelby MUSTANG GT diecast in orig pkg, 07
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LOT OF 2 DIE CAST CARS, 1964 1/2 MUSTANG & 1955 T-Bird
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Bullitt Ford Mustang Dodge Charger 1/64 Diecast Models
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Highway 61 1969 BOSS 302 Mustang Custom Diecast Car
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2010 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500 1/64 DIECAST REPLICA
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]]> http://fordmustangdiecast.com/2010-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-164-diecast-replica-2/feed/ 0 The Care And Feeding Of Die Cast Collections http://fordmustangdiecast.com/the-care-and-feeding-of-die-cast-collections/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/the-care-and-feeding-of-die-cast-collections/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:05:51 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/the-care-and-feeding-of-die-cast-collections/ There are die cast model cars and then, well, there are toys. Where is the dividing line and how to serious collectors of die cast vehicles judge the quality of their collections? Like most things, there’s more to this collecting passion than meets the eye.
Die cast collectors must consider a number of factors that are shared by people in the larger collecting world. How common or rare is a piece they own, what’s the condition, who made the item, is it associated with an important event or person, is it part of a complete set or one-of-a kind?
Quality Components
Since the quality of die cast vehicles has evolved over the past century, the value of a car may be related to the year it was produced. Most of the cars manufactured in the early 1900s were made with metal alloys not nearly as durable as today’s metals and polymer plastics. They were simple shells, with painted exteriors and interior details such as steering wheels, seats and dashboards. In this case, owners of early die cast model cars might expect a little rust or hairline cracks on their collectible. However, the fact that they own an intact die cast car from this era is a rarity. Of course, the better the condition, the higher the value.
As die cast vehicles became more popular, they also became more detailed. Interiors of cars and trucks were faithfully reproduced. More innovations such as working steering wheels and doors were introduced. The industry became increasingly competitive and some die cast cars were treated like jewelry – polished and presented in the finest detail and packaging possible. Limited editions were introduced specifically to interest the growing number of serious collectors who could count on rarity to enhance their investment.
Getting Serious about Die Cast
A culture developed along with the number of casual and serious collectors. There were questions about how best to preserve and display die cast collections. People were interested in the value of their pieces and completing entire themed collections. For many people, die cast collecting moved from a hobby to a serious passion.
Like all collectors, the buyer is expected to be the ultimate judge of his or her die cast investment. The value of a model is often in its adherence to exact historical detail. Buyers purchase models from manufacturers they trust have done research and cut no corners when it comes to accuracy.
It’s said that a perfect model is one that looks like the real thing, displayed on a showroom floor and ready to be driven away. That means paint jobs and upholstery must reflect historical reality – not the whimsy of the manufacturer. For cars of appropriate eras, working doors, trunks, hoods and other moving parts should be operational. In these matters, an educated collector has the edge on the casual buyer. Collectors not only know the details of the cars, they know which manufacturers adhere to precise detail and deliver what’s promised.
Maintaining and Maturing
Collections also require care from the moment of purchase. Experts advise owners to apply a thin coat of wax to new die cast models using a very soft cloth and Q-Tips to get into the corners and crevasses. Only a light application of wax will help repel dust and clean up any hairline scratches that might mar the finish. They caution to not spray wax directly on the model because wax can build up and dry in places you can’t reach – a cotton cloth instead of a chamois is recommended. Once waxed, a quick buffing makes the model ready for brilliant display.
That said, it’s often the untouched die cast replica that commands the highest prices. In the collecting niche this is known as Mint in Box (MIB). All the packaging and foam that protects the model is untouched and the accompanying paperwork is saved. Some collectors find this level of “investment” isn’t quite as enjoyable as handling and arranging their collections so cars can be appreciated from all angles. Of course, these cars require careful dusting with soft cloths and small, soft bristled brushes from time to time.
There are several group websites and auction sites to help collectors assess the value of their die cast treasures. Whether for pleasure or profit – or perhaps both – die cast model collectors share a love of nostalgia and accuracy for vehicles that never have to stop at the pump to keep on providing pleasure.

]]> http://fordmustangdiecast.com/the-care-and-feeding-of-die-cast-collections/feed/ 0 Legacy of Diecast Cast Cars Keeps the Industry Strong http://fordmustangdiecast.com/legacy-of-diecast-cast-cars-keeps-the-industry-strong/ http://fordmustangdiecast.com/legacy-of-diecast-cast-cars-keeps-the-industry-strong/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:38:03 +0000 66GTVert http://fordmustangdiecast.com/legacy-of-diecast-cast-cars-keeps-the-industry-strong/ First created in the mid-1900s, diecast cars have been a long-time success in the toy and hobby industry. The automobiles are made out of a zinc and aluminum alloy, and then complemented with plastic parts such as windows or doors. Over the past seventy-five years, die-cast cars have quickly evolved into one of the most popular areas of the hobby and toy industry.
One reason that diecast cars are so popular is due to their scaled-to-life appearance. Unlike the unbalanced proportions of the Barbie dolls from the same era, diecast cars are scaled to appear as reasonable as the real thing. Scales range from a larger 1:12 ratio to a 1:72 ratio, where one-sixth of an inch represents one life-size foot. The 1:72 is very prevalent in the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe, but a 1:48 scale is the one commonly used in the United States.
“Matchbox cars” is an alternative name for diecast cars. This name was made popular back in 1947 when Lesney began distributing their diecast cars in small, matchbox-shaped packages. Although most cars are packaged in larger boxes or sandwiched between plastic and cardboard sheets, the generic name “matchbox cars” still remains in use today.
Die-cast cars are a popular item for collectors of all ages. While the older audience willingly pays the money for higher-priced classics, diecast cars are a popular toy of choice for children as well. “Hot Wheels,” Mattel’s fast-flying collection target towards young boys, are sold by the millions every year. Because of the young target audience, Hot Wheels typically sell for just a couple dollars. Regardless, some of the rarer models have sold recently for hundreds of dollars.
Originally, only a couple companies were producing these miniature classics. However, the popularity of the toys quickly caught on, and the diecast toy industry grew rapidly as hobbyists flocked to expand their collections with the latest classics and collectibles. The price range for diecast cars varies a lot depending on the condition, age, and rareness of the car. The ever-popular Hot Wheels cars only cost a couple dollars, but some difficult-to-find cars from before World War II can bring in hundreds of dollars each. Lifelong collectors are often able to sell their collections for thousands of dollars.
Over the years, the die-cast industry has evolved greatly. At first, the toys were very simple, including only the main frame of the car. However, the cars now include interiors and detailed mechanics under the hood. Only a couple companies produced die-cast cars when they first were introduced, but there are now hundreds of companies around the world producing die-cast toys.
The diecast toy industry is no longer limited to just classic cars. Airplanes, trains, construction equipment, and military vehicles are now popular toys available for purchase. In addition, scenery and landscaping are now a popular expansion to the industry. Buildings, roads, and shrubs are among the popular accessories used to make the models even more realistic. Die-cast toys are sold pre-built for the buyer’s convenience; however, kits are also available. These sets come with detailed instructions allowing the buyer to customize their model with their own paint, accessories, and allow for other personalization.
As the value of these toys continue to rise, expect to see the industry to continue to thrive. If any toy has a chance at remaining popular despite the rise in electronic toys, it’s the diecast car, with its century of history and growth leading the way.

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