different lettering and spacing base plates on the javelin
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9278/javelin9sfbasegp7.jpg
different length axel braces and letter spacing on the mercedes
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9864/mercedes6baserw3.jpg
with the different wheels an added brace behind the wheel.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7788/mercedes6basewheel1bkz2.jpg
LLTT

Very nice....I collect these and must take a closer look at mine.

I bought this Javelin when it first came out, in KMart back in '73. I played with it, and as a consequence it lost its tow hook. However, it has a chromed hood scoop rather than plain black plastic.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/PropMonster/Matchbox_1_75/1970-82/MatchboxSuperfast00031.jpg

I like this casting. Nobody else bothered to make one - Play Art had an earlier model year and Hot Wheels made the AMX. It is nice and chunky, and still well-modelled at the same time.

I bought mine early in 1974,when I first saw it -and I have never seen a chrome scoop issue in the metal, but I know they are about.My favourite issue is the first blue with opening doors from the twinpack -these colours really suit the casting :thumbsup:

it was a solid model. agree with the blue color too :thumbsup:
i have a nice blistered green with white interior, i’ll try a take a picture

white interior javelin
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/1199/javelin9whtintah0.jpg

Wonderful, its still factory fresh in the blister.I dont open blisters unless the blister is common..........and the car is pocket money value (I guess that means just Hotwheels t-hunts :thumbsup: )