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Nice pair in the end!

Not a fan of the car at all, tbh, but your build itself and photos are out of this world. Every photo would be a tough “real or model” challenge.

Spectacular restomod

Thanks! It’s a late 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS, originally a Czech brand now in the VAG group. The chassis, power and drivetrain are essentially VW Golf. The VRS cars (stands for victory rally sport) are top range offerings. Mine is a 184 horsepower 2 litre TDI six speed manual. There is also a slightly more powerful petrol version (basically the Golf GTI), and they also come with DSG shifters.

Got a new ride recently so I figured I’d bump this topic. Not sure how popular/common these are in the US, but it’s a nice car to drive.

Apparently he suffered a cardiac arrest whilst in the pool/hot tub, and official cause of death is consequently drowning.

I’ve seen more than a fair share of similar ebay ads in the US. A small jo-han part, for example, like a taillight, for a reasonable 4-5 dollars apiece, but shipping to europe between 50 and 60 dollars. For a taillight which fits in an envelope? One of the main reasons I quit ebay. It has become ridiculous.

Traded some cool Euro rebuilders with Jeff Kessler (ncbuckeye67), and I couldn’t be more satisfied! Thanks again, Jeff, would trade again in a heartbeat!

Sorry, this has been traded elsewhere! Kind regards. Matija

So, do the Fujimi kits have the correct wheelbase for the Magnus Walker car?

Thanks for the kind offer, but I don’t think pics will be necessary. I do have the 73 Carrera RS, and it seems that’s what I’ll be going with. Scale Production of Germany has the decklid, sideview mirrors, wheels and decals for the Magnus Walker car, and I’m pretty sure I can source racing seats that will be close enough, and improvise/scratchbuild the rollbar.

Thanks for the info! I’m sure I can figure out the rollbar and seats close enough. Ugh, I needed another project idea like a rusty nail in the forehead, but oh well… on to search for another 73 Carrera RS 🙈

Is there anything else aside from the engine cover, sideview mirrors, and wheels that would need to be changed for the Magnus Walker car?

I guess this would be it: https://www.scaleproduction.de/product_info.php?info=p2376_911--outlaw--engine-cover.html They also sell the decals, so that’s convenient!

So, the 73 Carrera RS would be a good donor?

Yeah, I have the 73 Carrera RS, and I guess that would indeed be the best starting point. It would require reworking the rear end, however, and finding mirrors to match the 277. The problem is, the 73 RS is probably my favorite Porsche ever, and I really want to build the boxart car, or a green spec one. I might just have to get another one for the Magnus Walker car 🙈

Having recently discovered Magnus Walker and his Porsches, after purchasing the Hot Wheels model of his best known car, the 1971 Porsche 911, aka the 277, I got an urge to build the said car in 1/24. That said, I found the decals and wheels to replicate the car, but I am not certain a 1/24 kit of the Porsche in question exists. I’m thinking Fujimi, but not sure… Any pointers regarding which kit is best to replicate the 277 Magnus Walker Porsche would be greatly appreciated! https://stanceworks.com/2014/09/some-cars-go-and-others-stay-magnus-walkers-1971-porsche-911-277/

I could not agree more! There are, fortunately, a lot of cars I’m not into, far from having to collect them all. I’d like to bag the 73 Porsche Carrera RS and that’s about it for this year’s run as far as I’m concerned. The Merc, if I gathered correctly, since I’m completely new to Hot Wheels (not counting hurling them down stairs as a kid 🙈), is a new edition. There is also a silver one, apparently, but this is the only one I could find. Definitely my favorite, along with the Magnus Walker Porsche 😎

Thanks for the links! So, from what I gather, only the “treasure hunt” cars are worth anything, at least from the current lineup. I have not looked into older series. So, in that sense, if anything, Hot Wheels themselves encourage the rummaging activity mentioned in original post. It’s a challenge of sorts, I guess, and fair dues to whomever comes across one of these special edition cars, regardless of what they choose to do with it; keep it for the collection or resell it for whatever price it goes for on the secondhand market… which, from what I can tell, can be around 100 dollars or so. Either way, I definitely do not see this as something that could hurt the hobby. If anything, it makes it more interesting and attracts people to it. It certainly roused my interest for Hot Wheels and I now have a small collection going, which I can see spiralling rapidly out of control🙈 so, definitely not in it for the flipping game, but I can’t say I won’t be more vigilant about rummaging through Hot Wheels bins on the lookout for them elusive “treasure hunt” cars from now on 🤓

I don’t normally buy Hot Wheels, but I came across this today at my local supermarket, while grocery shopping, and I love this car, so I had to splash out eur 2.60 for it 😎 That said, not knowing much about this hobby, I imagine Hot Wheels maintain their value as collectibles only if kept in original packaging blister? Also, I am not looking to make a million bucks flipping the Mercedes, I’m keeping it for myself, but I am just curious how one determines potential future value with these, so much so to buy them all up as described in first post? Thanks in advance for any insight!

I have had this kit for a while now, but it’s not my cup of tea, as they say, so I thought I’d offer it here to see if there is any interest. As this kit is discontinued and gaining in value, I’d only consider something of equal worth. Let me know if interested and maybe we can figure out a trade. Thanks! Matija

It has been a busy couple months and I have completely forgotten about this thread! Tom, sending you a PM.

Looks real and very detailed considering how small this thing is! The spec is spot on.

Not sure how people buying models/toy cars or whatever, no matter the reason, hurts the hobby. Once I buy something, I get to do with it what I want, including selling it for twice as much, providing someone is willing to pay for it of course. Sorry, but I don’t see a problem. As a model manufacturer, all I would care about is people buying my product. The only thing that can hurt any branch of business is merchandise not selling.

Thanks, I did see those, but they have been out of stock for a while now, and I’d rather trade for three wheels I need if possible. Again, just knowing which kit the one I have is from would be helpful.