Ryan S. Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm going to say real this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Badwrench Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have to say real, so I am probably wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnuttmcawesome Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Have to say real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 it's Friday, where's Harry, asleep again, geez you'd think he's gettin' old or sumpthin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Pretty close vote... 41 REAL, 31 MODEL. It's REAL! And yes, there are models out there of this car. Not plastic kits, necessarily, and not in 1/24-25 scale... you guys have to remember that a model doesn't have to be 1/24-25 scale and plastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 This one was very hard to tell, that's why the vote was a bit close. Thanks for doing these, Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastFred Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Pretty close vote... 41 REAL, 31 MODEL. It's REAL! And yes, there are models out there of this car. Not plastic kits, necessarily, and not in 1/24-25 scale... you guys have to remember that a model doesn't have to be 1/24-25 scale and plastic! How about some links or pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) Pretty close vote... 41 REAL, 31 MODEL. It's REAL! And yes, there are models out there of this car. Not plastic kits, necessarily, and not in 1/24-25 scale... you guys have to remember that a model doesn't have to be 1/24-25 scale and plastic! Hmmm...you're right. The only Bugatti Atlantic models I knew about were based on the black Pope Atlantic owned by Ralph Lauren. The car in the quiz is the Rothschild Atlantic with different features, which last year went to the Mullin museum for around $35 million (the most expensive car ever auctioned). After a little more digging, I found two diecasts - a 1/43 Looksmart version of it, plus this 1/8 beauty by Amalgam (GBP 4,400 - about $7,000). https://modell-parad...-met-light-blue PS: The car in Harry's quiz is the real deal, photographed by Michael Furman, who also did the photography for an awesome book on Ralph Lauren's car collection, "Speed, Style and Beauty." http://www.bloomberg...or-top-car.html Edited April 13, 2012 by sjordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastFred Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 WOW!!!! Thanks Mr Jordan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sjordan Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Yup, that's a Furman shot from the Lauren book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Had to be real! No one would build a model that dang ugly! Edited April 14, 2012 by Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Had to be real! No one would build a model that dang ugly! Well, someone thought it was pretty enough to pay $35 million for it, as you can see from my post above! This beats out a Ferrrari 250 GTO that sold not too long ago for $32 million. Of course, these are recorded sale prices. It's unknown what other cars may have cost in private transactions that aren't recorded, and the Japanese and Chinese spend megabucks for collector cars. Edited April 14, 2012 by sjordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 $7,000.00 for a diecast!? I couldn't make enough to buy that from selling my Jeep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 $7,000.00 for a diecast!? I couldn't make enough to buy that from selling my Jeep! Check out Fine Art Models for large-scale models that go for around $30,000. About what Gerald Wingrove charges for his masterpieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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