Starting a die-cast collection. What scale?

[sandman77]

I have decided to start a collection of die-cast cars to match my car ownership history. I know not every car will be available in the colour and exact model I owned but I can repaint where necessary.
I have about 20 cars I would like to find and don’t mind taking my time to find them. I don’t want the highest quality models available as I want to keep the cost down to about £30 per car.
Any advice on what scale to go for? Is there a particular scale where I am more likely to find the models I need?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

More choice 1/43, and they don't take up as much space.

I've got 1/43 of most of mine, and those that aren't exact are close.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

There will always (probably) be a car you just can't find.

My SX4 didn't look much like this:



Or my Ranger like this:



And I couldn't find a Viva HC in 1/43 at all, so this was nearest



As you say though, if you are handy you can make mods.

[sandman77]

Thanks for the tips. At 1:43 they shouldn’t cost too much either. I think I’ll start at the oldest and aim for one a month. That will keep me interested for a couple of years.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

sandman77 said:

Thanks for the tips. At 1:43 they shouldn’t cost too much either. I think I’ll start at the oldest and aim for one a month. That will keep me interested for a couple of years.

Excellent. As a matter of interest what will your first purchase be?

[10126 Torino]

£30 should be enough for most 1/43 but some rarities can easily exceed that on popular auction site .

1/18 can go well over £100 for the rare stuff .

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10126 Torino said:

£30 should be enough for most 1/43 but some rarities can easily exceed that on popular auction site .

1/18 can go well over £100 for the rare stuff .

I've paid anything between £1 and well over £70

I think the average for mine was probably £50, but quite a few aren't mainstream.

Edited by 2 sMoKiN bArReLs on Monday 5th July 18:09

[10126 Torino]

I went a bit mad at the end of February and bought over 20 Lamborghini 1/43s , from £5 to £40 for a Sesto Elemento .

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10126 Torino said:

I went a bit mad at the end of February and bought over 20 Lamborghini 1/43s , from £5 to £40 for a Sesto Elemento .

It can get you like that.

[sandman77]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Excellent. As a matter of interest what will your first purchase be?

Unfortunately I have hit my first hurdle trying to find my first car. A mk2 Fiesta (not an XR2). Cant find one in stock anywhere. My 2nd car a mk3 Capri should be easier.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

sandman77 said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Excellent. As a matter of interest what will your first purchase be?

Unfortunately I have hit my first hurdle trying to find my first car. A mk2 Fiesta (not an XR2). Cant find one in stock anywhere. My 2nd car a mk3 Capri should be easier.

I struggled with this too, although I was looking for an XR2. Bought mine from Spain in the end!

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Actually, just looking again it's not an XR2, just a Mk2

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Edited by 2 sMoKiN bArReLs on Wednesday 7th July 15:51

[sandman77]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Actually, just looking again it's not an XR2, just a Mk2

|https://thumbsnap.com/ncNUqGCq[/url]

Edited by 2 sMoKiN bArReLs on Wednesday 7th July 15:51

Was it an XR2 you had? If I can find a diecast XR2 we could swap?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

sandman77 said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Actually, just looking again it's not an XR2, just a Mk2

|https://thumbsnap.com/ncNUqGCq[/url]

Edited by 2 sMoKiN bArReLs on Wednesday 7th July 15:51

Was it an XR2 you had? If I can find a diecast XR2 we could swap?

I was going to suggest the same. I had a quick look & all the XR2 are £80+!

[SydneyBridge]

Vanguards corgi do an XR2 if that helps

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

SydneyBridge said:

Vanguards corgi do an XR2 if that helps

Is that not a Mk1?

[SydneyBridge]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Is that not a Mk1?

Yes, true

[sandman77]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

I was going to suggest the same. I had a quick look & all the XR2 are £80+!

Yip, so I see. If one does come up at a reasonable price I will keep you in mind.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

If I did decide to buy an xr2, how much would you bid me for the Fiesta? It’s got no box.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Actually, I’m minded to buy an XR2 now. When it arrives I’ll stick the other on eBay and give you the heads up.