Call me stupid...I can handle it...but why are the AFX red Ferrari Daytona and the black with yellow Corvette bodies so sought after (so it seems)?

I only ask because I've got one of each and NEVER thought they were anything special. I'm assuming they were produced in limited quantities. Guess I'm just looking for more info. Thanks!

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This is NOT meant to be bragging, just matter of fact, there are many people on here who have ALOT more cars than I do so here goes:

I would never claim to be an expert on those 2 cars but just for informational purposes: I have somewhere around 500 slot cars and I've always been a real big fan of afx cars. You know how many of those 2 cars I have? 0! That's right, the big fat goose egg. I can't seem to find those real easily so I would have to assume that those are alot rarer than most of the other stuff out there.

Bob Beers (aka mr aurora) would be the person to ask though as he seems to know the most, has probably the biggest collection I've ever seen, and has most likely been around the longest. I'll email him now and see if he'll take a couple of minutes and post on those 2 cars. His insight is always excellent!

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Xence

Thanks for the reply Xence. :)

Not sure about quantity, but those are pretty hard to find. And when you see them on e-bay, the bidding goes up there. Especially with the corvette. You should see what the blue/white Corvette goes for.....

why are the AFX red Ferrari Daytona and the black with yellow Corvette bodies so sought after

Because they look great and are hard to find.

NEVER thought they were anything special

So... you wouldn't miss them... if they somehow found their way into the collection of someone who thinks that ARE very special????

Did I mention that Hank just setup an auction site on the HTBB? Go up one level and look at the bottom of the forum list.

:freak:

:lol: You know, I'd be willing to part with the Vette body as I never run/ran it and it just sits in the ol' pit kit. It's never really meant anything to me.

The Daytona however makes for a very good handling body on the M/T chassis. It saw action back in the day and was my primary runner. I suppose if for nothing other than sentimental reasons, I wouldn't give that one up.

Those pics I popped up there aren't of the actual cars I own but the Vette body is in great shape.

2 versions of the red daytona,one for g-plus,one with posts in the front to hold up a mag chassis.
DRAGjet

the black AP vette is one of my all time favs... I love the red daytona too, but I haven't landed one yet.

The Black & Yellow Vette is a #3

The Ferrari Daytona red Coupe (#16) is a #3

Key:

5 - Very Common
4 - Common
3 - Desirable
2 - Very Desirable
1 - Rare
0 - Very Rare

personally, the AFX bodies have always been a first love.:thumbsup:

Pickeringtondad

Cool info!

I think if Bob updated hi book... both cars would be rated 2's.

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The Daytona is generally seen in yellow and the red version is much more rare, particularly examples with the stickers and mirrors intact. Plus, it's a Ferrari for crying out loud -- It SHOULD be red!

The black with yellow Vette is also much less common as you will always see the yellow version with the black stripe.

And yeah, the blue A-Production Vette brings good money. Wish I had a few. :rolleyes:

I have the common versions fo both and like them just fine. I might pick up a beater Daytona and shoot it red just because. :thumbsup:

Call me stupid...I can handle it...but why are the AFX red Ferrari Daytona and the black with yellow Corvette bodies so sought after (so it seems)?

I only ask because I've got one of each and NEVER thought they were anything special. I'm assuming they were produced in limited quantities. Guess I'm just looking for more info. Thanks!

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Hey people, Long time no post.
The reason those cars are highly sought after and bring a good price is simple. Aurora didn't make many of those versions. Look at all of the Ferrari 512Ms and Porsche 917s that are out there. Common Cars. What you have Ligier Runner are Uncommon Cars.
I know most of us know this but I had to throw my thought in the mix. Randy.

I think if Bob updated hi book... both cars would be rated 2's.

Well Jimmy,that's not going to happen.Bob put this book together as a one time reference guide.Bob was the t-jet and vibe section.I was the AFX and O gauge.There had to be a time when we couldn't wait for anymore cars to come into our collections.Not every car ever made was put into the book but 99% were.It took Bob a lot of hard work and time to do this.I only supplied the cars.Packing about 1,000 cars and making sure they are clean for the photographer was not fun.I actually got the G-plus T-Bird a week after the pictures were done.The red Ferrari would be more difficult to find today but I couldn;t guess on a price.Whatever makes each party happy.It was produced in smaller amounts than some other cars and the mirrors always broke.Although the car is beautiful the damage put a hex on sales..The A/P Corvettes are another story.It's a good one.I have to leave for awhile but I'll be back. Thanks Tom Stumpf

'Scuse me fer buttin' in...but...

Anyway to digitize the Beers Bible?....wink wink....VJ

Couldnt gold mine finds or supplementel info then be Qued up without quite as much aggrevation like trying to upgrade the actual book? Another advantage would be the ability to dual screen when searching auctions or chatting with yer buds about our lil treasures.

Call me stupid...I can handle it...but why are the AFX red Ferrari Daytona and the black with yellow Corvette bodies so sought after (so it seems)?

I only ask because I've got one of each and NEVER thought they were anything special. I'm assuming they were produced in limited quantities. Guess I'm just looking for more info. Thanks!

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You wanna sell the vette?
DRAGjet

I have no qualms about selling the vette. I was thinking about putting it on HT here in the auction section.

What about the Daytona?

Cheers,
Xence

Sorry. I can't let go of the Ferrari. Call me sentimental.

If it makes anyone feel any better, it's missing one mirror and all three 16 stickers. I would say it's in very good shape other than those things (which I could easily fix by visiting a couple net sites).

How much for the vette?

Hey Ligier Runner I will take the Vette if Dragula doesn't ! Name your price buddy!
zekestransam@yahoo.com

Ligier,please call me at 859-356-1566
Christian

Come on Ligier,how much dude?
DRAGjet

Ligier runner my number is 814 316 6718 give me a price on that vette !
email zekestransam@yahoo.com

Alright Scott..this means war!!!lol!
DRAGjet

Sorry Dragula I don't know if it is rare or collectible. I just think it is a neat lookin ride, LOL ! Have fun and lets race !!

Hey,give me a call if your still up.
DRAGjet
859-356-1566

I would but I have no voice right now. I am raising my two little girls by myself and the youngest just got done being sick amd in the hospital with a really bad case of the crooup and now I have a really bad chest cold . My throat feels like steel wool. My email address is zekestransam @yahoo.com if you would like to I/M ?

Ligier,Scott gets the car.God bless him for being a single father.
DRAGjet

Hey wait a minute ! where's your spirit of competition ? Seriously if you want to I/M for awhile you got my email address go ahead. My throat is keeping me up so I will be up for awhile

im up to,freezing my nuts off painting Joez Daytona!brrrr!
DRAGjet

you DESERVE it for raising 2 kids<let alone the illness>alone,my spirit of competition is outweighed by my spirit of compassion and admiration.
DRAGjet

I did IM you here through hobbytalk.
DRAGjet

LOL Aw cmon. only told you that so you wouldn't think I was being rude for not calling. I sound like Linda Blair in the exorcist right now. Fair is fair , if he wants to part with it you should get first shot ! Seriously. I have been dealing with sevaral people I have met on here and everyone has been great

How do you I/M on here?

Scott,I have 6 of those color vettes,and around 200 more vettes of varios colors.You should get it man,it would make you happy,right??
Christian

private message link up on the right of the page

Wow you must have a lot of slot stuff HUH? I'd like to have it sure but hey! He may not want to part with it ! LOL! I wasn't trying to cut in on you I just thought if you ended up passing on it then I wanted him to know I was interested. But if you are sure you don't want to go for it I would like to for sure.

Hell,if he dont sell you 1 ..I might!
DRAGjet

Cool ! Thanks That one of the reasons I like this site. Slot people are just plain COOL !

I just replied to a pm from Scott and informed him that due to the interest shown, I was really leaning toward putting it here in the auction area. One thing I didn't mention in the pm is that I honestly don't know what it's worth so I wouldn't know what price to set. I was kinda hoping the auction process would sort that out.

Now, having said all that and seeing reactions from other HT members, I have no problem with selling it outright to Scott but I'm still back to the price to ask. I recently saw one WITH CHASSIS go for $62 on the bay. I'm just selling the body.