Anyone have a Dealer Promo model car? Are they really worth $300??

[fatecaptured]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Dodge-...870&pid=100033&prg=1011&rk=1&sd=170932362736&


In the effort to find a model of my 72 charger rallye I came across them promo models. Anyone know what the value of these things are and if they are a desired collectible?

 

[bigredbird]

These dealer models are priced high on any site I've been to. Don't know about the collectible/desirable aspect, but I've never seen one for less than $125.

 

[RustyRatRod]

ehhhh.....nevermind. lol

 

[marlabuck]

ehhhh.....nevermind. lol

LOL...Marla

 

[Cranky]

Yeah...seems to be there are some collectors that think they need to pay high prices. They are kinda rare tho if you look at production numbers. I begged my dad back when the Edsel came out to go and take a look at them because they were giving away a free friction motor model and I liked them back then. Don't know how many were produced but I haven't seen very many. I played with mine until it was totally junk and it didn't take long, just like the real one

 

[YY1]

I've got a really nice 67 Grand Prix and a 66 Galaxie 500 That I scored at an estate auction for $10.

I was n a bidding war with one other guy at $1 per bid, and almost shat when he dropped out.

I'd give the GP a 9 if not a 10. The Galaxie maybe a 6 or 7.

Not sure on Value.

I've got some C3 Corvettes, but thpse are only worth $5-10 each.

I sure would like that 72, but not for three bills plus.

 

[satman72]

Thing is, stuff like this is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

 

[snakeyes]

promo models are out there and there are alot that are not that high you just have to search for them:reading:

 

[1962savoy]

Thing is, stuff like this is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

Color and condition have allot to do with the price as well:blob1:

 

[fatecaptured]

ehhhh.....nevermind. lol

Wow! Ur gonna actually hold back???? Lol

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Not that I plan on buying one of these over priced plastic gems.I was just curious if they really brought that kinda $ . They are neat though. I would much rather have a die cast 72 charger rallye. But I have yet to find a 72 charger anything kit. Just thought it would be cool to display with all my other die cast models. And possibly display with the car if/when I get it done. If anyone knows where I could get a 72 charger rallye model that would be tits.. thanks for all the feedback.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Wow! Ur gonna actually hold back???? Lol

Well, every now and then I have to surprise you. lol

 

[Bruzilla]

The average price I've seen for a seventies promo is between $50 and $75, with variances for color. I really don't like promos because they were very, very, plain build-ups of mostly Ertl or MPC kits. They are basically the same as buying a kit, building it, then spray painting it all the same color, which is why they look like crap. I've had chances to get 73 and 74 road runner promos but even a novice model builder can make a better model than those.

Here's a built-up 72 that's much nicer and it's only $15. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-DODGE-...787064325?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item4d04720a05

 

[RustyRatRod]

I've never seen the fascination with toy cars when we got the real ones sittin in the driveway. I don't get it. That could be 300 bucks you couldda spent on sumffin real instead of some bullshit.

 

[YY1]

Bru- that's a 71- the doors are different, plus the hood.
Those are fairly easy to find, and the buit-up ones (numbered limited editions) are VERY NICE and can be had for $20.

Also the 72 promo (and the long out of production and never re-ran kit) has the hidden headlights.
Not to mention the marker lights.


For you 73/74 guys-
http://www.rocketfin.com/resin_product.cfm?id=5129

...and the Ausie guys- (although pricey for resin)-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-25-resin-...=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[fatecaptured]

I've never seen the fascination with toy cars when we got the real ones sittin in the driveway. I don't get it. That could be 300 bucks you couldda spent on sumffin real instead of some bullshit.

I agree with the $300 nonsense. no way would I spend that much on a collectible unless it was something really special or autographed. But I have always liked building models. Model kits are what got me into cars. Back when I was 10-12 years old I bought my first model. It was a 57 corvette convertible. My older brother had a 76 corvette when I was 8 and I thought that was the coolest thing ever. Yeah I was young and dumb. But I have since built several mopar models and a few fords. But I kinda think that these model kits is like a 3D rendering of our projects. Its allot cheaper to paint a $20 plastic car and realize you don't like the color combo then it is a full scale vehicle and cheaper too. Just my opinion. Its sucks that there isn't any 72 rallyes. There are all kinds of 71's but no 72's.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I built models a little bit. But mostly stuck M80s in um later on.

 

[YY1]

Just for the hell of it...this is like the Pontiac I bought at the estate sale.
Apparently it's a 69 and a Bonneville.
Mine is almost this nice, too.
I think the factory did a fairly good job considering it's molded in color and has only one color of paint for accent.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Pontia...224&pid=100033&prg=1011&rk=4&sd=160927036883&

Kinda surprised at the BIN (no guarantee of sale at that price, but the seller has dozens [including a "10" of this same promo for a hundred $ more] and seems to be all professional about it.)

My grandfather had a 67 4D in turquoise, so it's kinda/sorta got emo value (although IMO the 67 is a cooler body skin)