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I don't see it there.

There's another way of looking at "evilbay".... a narcotic provided by a seductive temptress, who lures you to abandon your judgment and spend your money on sparkly, shiny things that could be irresistible. But where does the evil really lurk?

A yellow LM sold last night at the RM/Sotheby's auction for $14.3 million. As the article notes, only 32 were built (with a number of non-factory replicas also produced). http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/136/Ferrari-250-LM.html

Wow. This thread has really swerved around from the original subject to very questionable politics and has become very loopy. To even bring up ACA here is totally dumbass and has zero to do with the subject..

Insofar as the subject of selling little crapmobiles alongside luxury brands goes, it doesn't seem to matter that Corvettes are sold in the same showrooms as the wonkiest little Chevies. It's been a marketing tool for decades for dealers to bring buyers into showrooms using the cool cars to "halo up" the cheaper ones. On the other hand, the powers that be divorced the Dodge badge from Viper and Ram and spun them off into their own standalone brands, presenting an argument for the other side. If GM came to spin off Corvette like that, they'd have to pry the keys from the dealers' cold, dead fingers. As for sharing a platform (to one extent or another), though the Cadillac XLR was built in Corvette's Bowling Green plant on a Corvette "platform," it had its own unique Cadillac parts like the Northstar engine and assorted other mechanical and cosmetic bells and whistles. Its failure may have had more to do with a $100,00 price tag and a brand image disconnect than being as bland as the Allanté. Seems like they were trying to match the Mercedes range of models. My point is, I think it all comes down to individual cases. And most cars are price-engineered to meet a price point consistent with what the public will tolerate -- which the 56-57 Continental disastrously proved by having to sell each model at a loss of about a thousand per car. Wikipedia commented on brand confusion between that Continental and Lincoln: "While technically never a Lincoln and manufactured by a separate new division, Continental, the Mark II was sold and maintained through Lincoln dealerships, featured a Lincoln drivetrain, and sported a Continental-emulating spare tire hump in the trunk lid, affectionally called a "Continental kit" for all the optional add-ons during the 50's. The outside mounted spare was 1st used on the 39-48 Lincoln Continentals. On its hood and trunk were four-pointed stars, soon adopted by Lincoln as its own emblem. Handbuilt and resultantly expensive at around USD10,000 on launch, the quickly redesigned 1958 Mark III[8] was cheaper at $6,000, mostly because it recycled Lincoln parts and technology. The result was that the two products were difficult to differentiate within the customer's mind, and resulted in the Continental marque's being reabsorbed by Lincoln.[9]Confusion of the model as a Lincoln has reigned ever since."

The lead paragraph in the article linked at the top may show that Lincoln has a long way to go here: "As she prepared to introduce the 2015 Lincoln MKC at a press conference, a colleague’s remarks caught Lisa Drake, the car’s chief program engineer, off-guard. Better know the Escape’s specs, the colleague advised. "The Escape?," Drake said. "Why?" She was dumbfounded." Cadillac's brand rebuilding efforts are going nicely (Motor Trend Car of the Year) in spite of a similar, conservative market to Lincoln. But I agree with Harry -- an SUV may not make them a luxury leader. Pimped-out Town Cars were highly visible bling for rich people, and even the tamest-looking versions are still well-appreciated by owners. The return of the Town Car will get them back in the limo business (or perhaps they think that their SUV IS getting them back in the limo business along with Escalade). Anyway, calling themselves the snootier-sounding "Lincoln Motor Company," as they've been doing in their more recent marketing, ain't gonna do it.

Shoot it outside.

Spectacular, again.

X 2. That 500K in dark maroon (Trophy version) is also at the top of my list, much better than the reissues. Nicely done wire wheels. One reason it's so well-done is that they had access to the real one-of-a-kind car when it was in its restored condition (hidden away since then in a salvage yard in E. Central L.A.).

Excellent job, wonderful detail work. All the extras you put into this is why this forum is fascinating to follow and provides such inspiration.

Excellent detail. Does the rear seat windscreen fold up?

I'm willing to bet that newbies don't have a clue what "phantom" or airbox" means in the general vocabulary, even though he described it reasonably well.

The home 3D printer market will take off, even though car modelers are a teeny, tiny percentage of those who would use it.

I'm talking about kits that were listed as "still" sealed or "original seal," etc. And there's no way to know if the seller knew the difference between old or new.

Older kits with decent shrink wrap are generally older kits with new shrink wrap. Like the "still sealed in shrink wrap" kits I've received with loose, unbagged or missing parts.

Between a cast with Stanley Baker, James Robertson Justice and Anthony Steel, plus all those fifties cars, looks like a winner to me.

Saw an article on this in today's paper. Urbee, the first 3d-printed car (body and interior): http://korecologic.com/

Very clean, very slick, nicely done. Never seen this kit before.

And they did it in one take. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-racing/motorsports/5-scariest-stunt-car-feats1.htm

Wow. I have to work to get all 4 wheels to touch the ground. But doing this on purpose?

I would just mention here that the Aurora/Monogram 3500 GT grille & nose are way off from the actual car. Slopes down too much, too oval. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1086640

He fixed the typo. Now $24.99.

No one knows more about 1/24-25 Ferrari kits than Alex Kustov (http://italianhorses.net). Here's his review of the kit: 250 GT SWB One of first plastic kits of SWB. Body proportions are off, window trim is not accurate. Moldings are crude, and require a lot of cleanup. Some parts (such as grille) are slightly incorrect shape and a little on a heavy side. Detailing is average. Full engine (hood is molded shut though) and suspension details, nice interior detail and chassis frame. Tires are awful, as well as the 2-piece wire wheels. Decals are usually nice (depends on issue year and batch), instructions are good and clear. Could be built into a nice shelf model, although not exactly accurate. Will require some modifications, scratch building, and new wheel/tire combo to look correct. Out of production, and becoming rare, especially mint copies. Here's a detailed site on a 1961 nuts-and-bolts recreation: http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1141-Ferrari-250%20SWB%20Comp%20Recreation%20-3.0%20Litre%2012-Cylinde ultimatecarpage.com is a wealth of information: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=search.php&keys=ferrari+250+gt+swb&method=0 Michael Sheehan is arguably the most knowledgeable Ferrari dealer anywhere. Here's one he sold: http://ferraris-online.com/pages/carintro.php?reqcardir=FE-250SWB-3409 And, of course, Google is your best friend. http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&q=ferrari+250+gt+swb&gbv=2&oq=ferrari+250+gt+swb&gs_l=img.12..0l3j0i5l6j0i24.1896.7547.0.10065.18.14.0.4.4.0.127.1122.12j2.14.0....0...1ac.1.24.img..0.18.1143.JbdJDV0_QC8

Agreed. And I'd also like to know the brand and color of paint.

Dang.