FenderMender Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) Here's one you don't see everyday on the open road... at least not here in the States. It's a 1:24 scale Motor Max Alfa Romeo 159 Sportswagon. Unusual model in that all windows are shown in the up position. Two doors open and that's it, however. Wheels roll on straight metal axles, so no steering. Bargain brand, no engine. Tight-fitting hood opens up revealing an all black , one-piece engine. Shut line was so tight I thought it was sealed. But it is an Alfa. And that's a good thing for those who like Alfas. Edited October 5, 2020 by FenderMender my mistake- model DOES have an engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Unusual, but pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hood looks like a separate part, but doesn't open? Hmmmm, wonder if there is a plan for a more detailed version at some point? Or am I not seeing it correctly? Interesting piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 This is an unusual one, but I've seen a few Alphas around town in one guise or another.... Not this one, but they seem to have a bit of a following, here on this side of the pond.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenderMender Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, randyc said: Hood looks like a separate part, but doesn't open? Hmmmm, wonder if there is a plan for a more detailed version at some point? Or am I not seeing it correctly? Interesting piece. Sorry about that Randy. You are absolutely right. It does indeed have an opening hood and an engine underneath. Before shooting the pictures, I checked the chassis' bottom and it just was one piece with the engine and transmission and all the other components included in the single mold. I assumed the hood was sealed, too, as it was quite tight fitting. So much for assumptions. I should have checked further before hastily taking pictures. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenderMender Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 JT, that makes perfect sense due to you being in a very large metropolis and in the big state of Texas where everything is bigger! Since I live in a "rural" state and sparsely populated to boot, spotting any foreign cars are on the rarer side. The only Alfa that I know of here is an older vintage restored convertible one owned by my niece which isn't driven in public very much at all. As for newer foreign models, have never seen one. Seen a couple of Maseratis, a Fiskar, two or three Ferraris and Lambos, and an older De Tomasa over the years. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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