Briggs LS6 Conv Drag Car 1/18 Model

Musclecarkid · #1 10-11-2003, 07:46 PM

Well....I have some bad news regarding the long awaited release of the Ertl/MIC 1/18 scale 70 LS6 convert, Briggs Chevrolet Drag Car. While checking online last night, I came across a a note on www.LittleDetroitCollectibles.com that says: "WE WERE JUST TOLD FROM MIC THIS CAR WILL NOT BE PRODUCED." I emailed Little Detroit Collectibles and received an email saying it may have been canceled due to a license deal. Also emailed Mike at Truppi-Kling, and I'm awaiting their reply on this sad news.The only good news is, I see that Lane Collectibles is releasing a super detailed 1/18 scale LS6 Convertible Red w/ Black Stripes early in 2004. I guess we will have to wait and see if one of these cars can be modified, painted and decaled to look like the Briggs Chevelle. Sorry for the bad news. I am not the only one that has waited 6 months for this NOT to happen......(musclecarkid)

Musclecarkid · #2 10-11-2003, 08:01 PM

Here is a direct link to Little Detroit Collectibles inventory: http://www.littledetroitcars.com/inventory_pre.asp

Z28fan · #3 10-12-2003, 10:30 PM

This may be a blessing in diguise. If Lane does this car instead of Ertl it should be of higher detail and more accurate. Ertl doesn't put a lot of detail into their cars. Hopefully they can work it out by the time the Lane Chevelle is ready to be released. I was really looking forward to that one.

Here's an early shot of the Lane Chevelle Convertible.

Musclecarkid · #4 10-13-2003, 02:40 AM

Jeff I don't see a pic of the Lane 70 convertible in the attachment. Just a black screen? I too hope Lane makes a Briggs-T/K LS6 convertible, since Ertl/MIC has pulled the plug on theirs. You can be sure of one thing, the Red LS6 convertible will be the prototype for the many different colors of 70 convertibles to come. Hope they make one in fathom blue and fathom green and all the 70 colors just like they did with the 70 hardtops.

Z28fan · #5 10-13-2003, 02:54 PM

Try this one! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]

Remember, this is only a pic of an early prototype!

**Mr70** · #6 10-13-2003, 02:59 PM

The 1970 Chevelle Dealers Plastic Promo Models are just as nice too.
They made three versions,Gold HardTop,White Convert.,Gold Convert. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Musclecarkid · #7 10-14-2003, 02:34 AM

Jeff, Is that a modified hardtop or a real 70 convertible prototype? I was hoping they would make a top up version or a removable top.mr70, the GM dealer promo's were not nearly as detailed as todays 1/18 scale models. They are certainly overpriced in today's market as well. The last 70 promo I saw for sale was like $400 many years ago.

**Mr70** · #8 10-14-2003, 01:27 PM

kid
You're letting your age show through.
My response was not meant to compare these to the diecast.But rather make others aware of them.There is no Comparison in my book.
Dealer Promo models are highly sought after by collectors and very scarce,compared to the Multi thousand Diecast cars on the market today.Every month a new diecast color comes out,HURRY.....COLLECT THEM ALL! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
Plastic yes,less detailed yes,but that adds to their collectibilty.The fact that their fragile design has still lasted all these years,and sometimes can be found in the original boxes with Tissue Paper,as well as the cars crisp Details,realistic Chrome plating,and rubber Tires are more true to the cars Original design back then,then Todays thick over painted,over produced diecast cars.
Plastic promos were made for customers,or their kids back then when there was no Collectible Hobby for them yet,and most were Played with and soon broke or destroyed over time.
Not like Today,where some grown men buy diecast,just to leave them in the unopened box and store them away Hoping they gain in Moneitary value.
Don't get me wrong,diecast models are fun,as I have a few too,but Depending on the Promo model,they are not "certainly overpriced" as $400.00 is an average price today,to pay for a plastic original model that is unmolested and was produced 30,40 or 50 years ago,still in the original box with Tissue packing paper.
If you find any 1970 Chevelle dealer Plastic promo Models let me know and I will gladly take them off your hands,as I have a list of people waiting for them,as am I......

JoeC · #9 10-14-2003, 01:34 PM

I have a silver 1/43 scale 69 SS Chevelle AMT model that looks alot like the Chevy promo. Did Chevy buy them from AMT?

**Mr70** · #10 10-14-2003, 01:39 PM

AMT actually designed them for Chevrolet and other Car Manufacturers back then.Later MPC took over the contracts.

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