Die Cast mistake

[Joseph Houss]

Was in my local Kaybee the other day and picked up what I think will be a real collectors item (unless they know something we don't know)...It was a chrome plated 1:43? scale coupe model with a matching chrome license plate with the "manufacturers" name embossed on it....only problem.....it was a Chevrolet! plate!

 

[vipernut]

Funny but when I tried to find that car with the appropriate "viper" nameplate-I wasn't able to find it. The one you found Joseph seems to be the only one that's available. It's been easily available on eBay for a year or so now so I'm not sure how collectible it is (or will be) but it's an interesting novelty.

 

[Joseph Houss]

Sounds like GM must have a strong influence on the manufacturer?

 

[vipernut]

I don't know what happened with this "run" of cars.....just an error in packaging....I guess! Maybe it's "wishful thinking" on the part of GM!!

 

[John ACR]

msdiecast.com lists this along with similar cars with the chevy plate as a "Recall" and ERROR. I wish I could find one.

 

[vipernut]

Check out eBay John. They still pop up there!!
Good luck-you WILL find one!!

 

[John ACR]

Vipernut,
Thanks.
Will do.

 

[vipernut]

Hey!! Joe-go to eBay # 541936508!! Good luck bidding!!

 

[vipernut]

SORRY-that was for John-not Joe!!
(Joe can go there too-of course!!)
Good luck!!