4 Toy cars that cost more than their bigger brothers
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Most people refer to cars meant for spirited driving as toys for big boys. Small cars are toys for younger boys. However, there are also toy cars for those who are young at heart. Such toys cost way more than the real vehicles. These toy cars are rare, but they are known to reach high prices in auctions. The design and amount of detail that artists put on these car toys are breathtaking, thus achieving the high costs. People who buy such car toys use them to understand automobiles. Most of them are authentic replicas of the vehicle on the road. Here are four toy cars that cost more than their bigger brothers.
Ferrari 250 GTO
You probably know that Ferrari is among the most expensive cars in the market. Although the real Ferrari 250 GTO was built in the 1960s, the 1:8 scale is phenomenal. The craftsmanship behind this model produced a beautiful product, which is perfect for any car lover. Amalgam made this mini Ferrari with their CAD data, which scanned the real vehicle in every detail. Ferrari then scrutinized the model to ensure that it was the perfect replica. This Ferrari 1:8 scale will cost you around $11995.0.
Tomica Nissan Z432
When it comes to the production of automobiles, you can credit Japan for their creativity. In honour of their 40th anniversary, Tomica used platinum to build a replica of the 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432. The real Z432 was the only Japan model that used the S20 inline-6 that was also used in the C10 Skyline GT-R. The toy includes exquisite details of the original car, and it is estimated at around $80000. Platinum is unlike everything that Tomica would sell in public.
Lamborghini Aventador
Lamborghini is one of the most desired cars. The company ensures that it produces cars that will attract the attention of even the most avid car collector. Lamborghini made a 1:8 scale of the V12 Aventador, and it is a replica of the real car. You can also choose between automatic and manual modes using the shift paddles. The model is made of carbon fibre. All the buttons in the interior are similar to the real thing. This toy will cost you around US$400000.
1974 Rodger Dodger
Hot Wheels designed this toy based on the 1974 Dodge Charger SE. The Roger Dodger comes with a triple opera window option. The 1974 model had a metal base and capped redlines on the rear. The car also had enamel paint with flame tampons. The Roger Dodger used the same base from the Dodger Charger. Hot Wheels made only seven Blue Rodger Dodgers, which were all sod in the UK. However, someone traded with Roger Dodgers, and they ended up with US collectors.
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