Any suggestions on a parts source for a Sun Star 1/18th scale 2000 Monte Carlo SS?

[Motor City]

I bought the real car in 2000, black with a light tan interior.  The Sun Star model came in black with a black interior.  Now Sun Star makes a blue version with the correct tan interior.  I emailed the company to see about buying just an interior but never got a reply.  I've searched eBay but all of the new ones seem to cost around $100 including shipping from Europe.  Are there any large diecast dealers that sell parts cars to restore models?  Thanks.  

[Ace-Garageguy]

SEM makes coatings to dye real-car interiors in both aerosols and by the quart. They work great on model parts too. They cover well, and I know for a fact (from personal experience) the lighter colors will cover black completely.

Edited December 17, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy

[Ace-Garageguy]

1 hour ago, Motor City said:

...Are there any large diecast dealers that sell parts cars to restore models?  

If you search eBay for the diecast you're looking for, not too specifically, like "1/18 Monte Carlo SS", eventually you'll get a hit on either a really cheap one, or one that's damaged and going for parts.

EDIT: I know you already have black, but just as an example, there's a black one going for parts right now, starting bid $30 plus shipping. I kinda doubt it'll move real fast.

 

Edited December 17, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy

[Motor City]

Thank you for all of that information, Bill!

Edited December 17, 2023 by Motor City