Porsche 911 Turbo (993)

Porsche 911 Turbo (993)

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HeavySoul

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9,665 posts

226 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2006
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New to this forum, probably a oft repeated question so apologies etc.

Am just after a few tips on were to get a decently priced die cast 1:18/ 1:43model (under £50).

As the title suggests I am after a burgundy/dark red Porsche 911 Turbo (993). It must be dark red though!

Internet shops would be better but physical shop suggestions would be good too

tjdixon911

1,911 posts

244 months

Wednesday 4th October 2006
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I always remember seeing / wanting a Burgandy one of these, it was in Toymaster in Bury St Edmunds a few years ago for about £30 1:18 scale! I have many Porsche Models in the loft, but not a burgandy 993 Turbo!

I may go over to bury on Saturday, if I have a chance I'll see if they have one! Can't remember who made it....

HeavySoul

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9,665 posts

226 months

Wednesday 4th October 2006
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tjdixon911 said:
I always remember seeing / wanting a Burgandy one of these, it was in Toymaster in Bury St Edmunds a few years ago for about £30 1:18 scale! I have many Porsche Models in the loft, but not a burgandy 993 Turbo!

I may go over to bury on Saturday, if I have a chance I'll see if they have one! Can't remember who made it....


It was a favourite from years of watching my Performance Car of the year video where it won....it looks so good in that colour

If you do one - would you be so kind as to let me know the details so I can track one down.

whittaker52

1,031 posts

262 months

Wednesday 4th October 2006
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I believe UT models produced a dark metallic red 993 turbo in 1/18th scale, but these maybe fairly hard to get hold of. PMA also make some very nice 1/43rd scale 911 turbo's.

tjdixon911

1,911 posts

244 months

Friday 6th October 2006
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It was UT models the one I saw.

I just looked on ebay, I should have bought it when I saw it.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-18-Porsche-91

£85 but no bids!

And a red one......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UT-Porsche-911-

Im definatley going to see if the shop still has one.....

Edited by tjdixon911 on Friday 6th October 13:24

HeavySoul

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9,665 posts

226 months

Friday 6th October 2006
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Thanks Thomas,

That is just what I am after but certainly not able to afford that price! The black model looks very nice too...

I will make a note and investigate further and see if I can get something cheaper

Cheers!

tjdixon911

1,911 posts

244 months

Friday 6th October 2006
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I'm surprised as to how much they are, I had a quick look round the WWW but couldn't find any for sale apart from those two on Ebay!

It does look as though Minichamps do a 1:43 scale one in Red which you may find cheaper.... But obviously smaller....

iain_cam

689 posts

237 months

Friday 6th October 2006
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Yes - try a Minichamps 1:43.

See Gmund Collection (08702020911), www.diecasts.biz or ww.johnsmodelcars.co.uk.

The model you are looking for is Minichamps code 430069208.

Hope this helps!!

HeavySoul

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226 months

Saturday 7th October 2006
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Cheers for the info everyone - think I will need to keep my eyes peeled to get me a bargin.

Will have a look for the 1:43 scale but it's the 1:18 I would really like

mustard

6,992 posts

252 months

Saturday 7th October 2006
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Long shot, but try your local OPC they carry an extensive collection of models (not just the latest ones) at fairly sensibe prices

HeavySoul

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226 months

Saturday 7th October 2006
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mustard said:
Long shot, but try your local OPC they carry an extensive collection of models (not just the latest ones) at fairly sensibe prices



I will admit to not knowing what an OPC is boxedin

mustard

6,992 posts

252 months

Saturday 7th October 2006
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thumbup Official Porsche Centre

cossiemetro

1,092 posts

247 months

Sunday 8th October 2006
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modelzone in bluewater have quite a large selection all the models in all the sizes

HeavySoul

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9,665 posts

226 months

Monday 9th October 2006
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mustard said:
thumbup Official Porsche Centre


Nice one!

tjdixon911

1,911 posts

244 months

Monday 9th October 2006
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I checked in the shop on Saturday, they didn't have it in there....

tjdixon911

1,911 posts

244 months

Monday 9th October 2006
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HeavySoul said:
mustard said:
thumbup Official Porsche Centre


Nice one!


My local OPC only seems to stock scale models of race cars or currently available models.

I think the cars available will be on the Porsche website...

Edited by tjdixon911 on Monday 9th October 12:51

cogitoergozoomo

63 posts

222 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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UT do not make models anymore, they were bought up by Autoart. This means that the prices for the older UT models will continue to rise.

The 991 Turbo is actually a nice model. The code for the Burgundy (Arena Red) Turbo is UT 066070.

You would be surprised how many local hobby shops still have these models and don't know their worth to collectors.

HeavySoul

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226 months

Tuesday 24th October 2006
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cogitoergozoomo said:
UT do not make models anymore, they were bought up by Autoart. This means that the prices for the older UT models will continue to rise.

The 991 Turbo is actually a nice model. The code for the Burgundy (Arena Red) Turbo is UT 066070.

You would be surprised how many local hobby shops still have these models and don't know their worth to collectors.


scratchchin

Thanks for the additional info