Desert Island Cars Vol. 11: Panchito's Top Ten

Panchito Ponce de León from Peru

10) 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (by M2 Machines)

For me, this Caddy is one of the most important models of the 50's decade (next to the '57 Chevy Bel Air) and M2 did a great job making this casting. 

I hope they'll release more variants in the future (I have 8 so far).

P.S: I chose this chase variant 'cause what else than Gold is golder than the Eldorado name xD

9) 1963 Cadillac Series 62 (by Jada Toys)

I love this beauty specially for these 2 reasons:

a) This Cadillac is the one that Al Pacino used in Scarface, one of my favorite movies of all-time.

b) Do you see the interior? It's covered with velcrum (or something like that) that tries to look similar to the tiger skin that was p used for the real car.

8) Toyota AA (by Tomica Limited)

Known as the first Toyota, the AA was the one that made me look for TL (at the moment I had only regular Tomica)

It looks like a mob's car, right?

This and the DeTomaso are my favorite (and expensive) TL of my collection. 

7) 1981 Jeep Wagoneer (by Johnny Lightning)

When JL released the first edition of this Wagoneer I was thrilled 'cause It reminded me my uncle's red Jeep, but they released in tan with no wood panels.

This year JL finally, after a long break, released 2 variants, and this burgundy is what I called "a kickass comeback".

6) Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC110 a.k.a. "Kenmeri" (by UCC)

I searched and searched like a hundred times to find the green & gold Kenmeri by Kyosho Beads and only once i had the chance to buy it, but the auction went to high for me (+US$150.00).

Then, this gorgeus new diecast maker appeared thanks to the japanese coffee called UCC. 

I know that their cars doesn't have the quality of the Kyosho Beads but for less than US$5.00, is a sweet deal, right? 

5) Enzo Ferrari (by Kyosho)

The iconic 2003 Enzo, is one of the most beautiful Supersport cars made by Ferrari and the first model to came to my mind when someone mention "Ferrari".

I have 4 variants so far, but the orange red is still waiting to be caught :/

4) 1968 Porsche 911 S (by Tomica Limited Vintage)

The one that made me fall for TLV.

It came as a "prize/gift" from the friend that introduce this brand to me, I already had Tomica but nothing like this.

Score TLV, score!!!

3) 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Woody SW (by Hot Wheels Collectibles)

Yes I know, another Eldorado, but why this time? 

This belongs to the Hard Rock Café set, and the whole set is a fine example when Hot Wheels wanted to do things right, they surely can do it.

I wanted this set specially for the lovely Hearse but when I have it on hand my love for the Woody surpass it.

I'm sad that these adult collector series (like 100% and Black Box) dissapeared for not so good replacements. (as Garage, Boulevard, Nostalgia, etc)

2) 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C #98   (by Kyosho)

Carrol Shelby it was and inspiration for many, and his AC Cobra, for me, was THE perfect creation.

Its rounded curves made by Carrol's hands and that gorgeous blue with white stripes paint scheme was and awesome.

 combo.

1) Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron  by AUTOart 

By far, this is my favorite sport car of the 00's era (I have the 3 variants), and AUTOart used all its resources to make a great replica.

It's a shame that they closed their 1/64 line, I hope it will return some day.

Minicar Pics 1/64:  I have some AUTOart in 1/64(including same Veyron) & I couldn't agree more.  Let us hope that they will get the itch to produce models in this scale again.  :D  Going over the list....... the gold Eldorado.  WOW.  Tomica Limited Toyota AA.  WOW.  Awesome list, but those cars really standout for me.  Also jealous of the Jada Caddy.  Very cool!

I have connected with Panchito on Malaysia Tomica Limited Vintage Club page on Facebook(closed group, must be logged in).  What  a great bunch of guys.  Friendly & laid back.  If you like TLVs, I recommend looking into joining.  :)

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Tomica Limited Vintage NEO LV-N124b Honda Ballade Sports CR-X 1.5i Special Edition 1984

One thing I don't like about this CR-X:  Rear spoiler.

What a pain in the @$$.  Earlier production CR-X from TLV came with these things installed(LV-N22b pictured), but I guess this is our job now.  

  

Problem I have with Tomytec on this is not so much that they tasks us to install the spoiler, but how little help they offer.  Here's your instruction.  On the side of a box.  No locator pin(s), use a glue, use your judgement, good luck.

First challenge was actually cutting the spoiler off the plastic runners.  I don't have those precision nippers plastic modelers use, so I had to make do with sharp box knife.

After cutting one side that had the single runner attached, I cut the frame in half to create some room.  I just wiggled the other side free after that.  

Couple of nubs left from the runners, I shaved them off with the box knife(pic is "before").  

After shaving it off, I attached the spoiler using only kind of glue I generally have on-hand:  Super Glue.

When installing, I went by the diagram on the box.  Flat surface of the spoiler at the top.  Positioning & centering the spoiler was a bit of challenge.  It took me three tries to center it, as first couple of tries, it looked the spoiler was off-center by a millimeter or less.  :(

It is nice to see these old CR-Xs again.  80's goodness.

Hot Wheels The Beatles Yellow Submarine "Blue Meanie" Kool Kombi

I like collecting Hot Wheels.  Kool Kombi is one of my favorite castings.  I also think the Beatles are the best band, ever.  So yeah, I looked forward to this release since the first time I saw a pic of it online.

I'm typically sick & tired of lame print whatever pop-culture icon on old casting retread, but there are exceptions.  I thought every single Hot Wheels Beatles releases(Walmart exclusive) were lame, but this was a big exception.  Apparently, collectors, hoarders & scalpers also felt the same.  In one day, there were about twenty of each Beatles hot wheels car to zero Blue Meanie Kool Kombi left in the dump bin.  Good thing I secured mine on eBay.  :( 

I adore my $uper Treasure Hunt Kool Kombi.  This one is right up there.  Great execution by Mattel.

Auto World Vintage Muscle 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

This thing was warming the peg at Walmart near me for many weeks.  I finally got around to buying it, because the store sucks & doesn't have much to offer.  :D

I'm sure everybody's familiar with the 8-lug wheels?  Very unique, but short lived.  I'm such a car guy to know stuff like this.  :p

Clean detailing.  Generally much superior to GreenLight cars finish, but still a dollar cheaper.

Tomica Limited Vintage NEO Silvia Turbo Super Silhouette(Early 1983 Vers.)

It is here.  Finally.  

Just noticed the improved wiper blade.  Sure beats the old silver stripes.

It's super cool, but in my opinion, pricing is kinda getting crazy.  MSRP is roughly $60 U.S.  Mine was $51 & change after shipping.  Thanks to amiami & affordable shipping from Japan(from U.S., postage can be a highway robbery).  Japan Booster also has similar pricing from either their website, or the eBay store.  

Shipping from Japan on something like this worth $10 to me, which in my head make the car pricing at about $40.  I can do that.  Full MSRP to me is nuts though.  It's nice, but it's not $60 nice.  Sorry to be a party pooper.  :D