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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